Hyundai Nexo FE
First generation · 2019–present · 8 model years · 3 trims
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Photo: Hyundai Nexo Premium FE Copper Metallic (3) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2020 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell (52919854048) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Hyundai Nexo Premium FE Copper Metallic (4) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Hyundai Nexo, rear NYIAS 2023 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Hyundai Nexo Cockpit Genf 2018 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Hyundai Nexo Premium FE Copper Metallic (3) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell (52919854048) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai Nexo Premium FE Copper Metallic (4) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai Nexo, rear NYIAS 2023 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai Nexo Cockpit Genf 2018 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | |||||||
| Base · SUV | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV); fuel cell stack 110 kW gross / 94 kW net; 2.64 kWh high-voltage battery (80 kW); total system power 190 kW | 150 | 350 lb-ft | Single-speed reduction gear | FWD | 63/58 (60) | — |
| Blue · SUV | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV); fuel cell stack 110 kW gross / 94 kW net; 2.64 kWh high-voltage battery (80 kW); total system power 190 kW | 150 | 350 lb-ft | Single-speed reduction gear | FWD | 71/64 (68) | — |
| 2025 | |||||||
| Blue · SUV | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV); Polymer Electrolyte Membrane fuel cell stack; 440 cells; 95 kW stack power (3.1 kW/liter @ 0.6 V); 60.0% system efficiency; cold start to -30 C (-22 F); 1.56 kWh lithium-ion buffer battery (240 V, 40 kW); total system power 135 kW (95 kW stack + 40 kW battery) | 120 | 291 lb-ft | Single-speed reduction gear; ratio 7.981:1; Shift-by-Wire; drive modes Normal / Eco / Eco+ | FWD | 65/58 (61) | — |
| Limited · SUV | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV); Polymer Electrolyte Membrane fuel cell stack; 440 cells; 95 kW stack power (3.1 kW/liter @ 0.6 V); 60.0% system efficiency; cold start to -30 C (-22 F); 1.56 kWh lithium-ion buffer battery (240 V, 40 kW); total system power 135 kW (95 kW stack + 40 kW battery) | 120 | 291 lb-ft | Single-speed reduction gear; ratio 7.981:1; Shift-by-Wire; drive modes Normal / Eco / Eco+ | FWD | 59/54 (57) | — |
| 2024 | |||||||
| Blue · SUV | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV); Polymer Electrolyte Membrane fuel cell stack; 440 cells; 95 kW stack power (3.1 kW/liter @ 0.6 V); 60.0% system efficiency; cold start to -30 C (-22 F); 1.56 kWh lithium-ion buffer battery (240 V, 40 kW); total system power 135 kW (95 kW stack + 40 kW battery) | 120 | 291 lb-ft | Single-speed reduction gear; ratio 7.981:1; Shift-by-Wire; drive modes Comfort / Eco / Eco+ | FWD | 65/58 (61) | — |
| Limited · SUV | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV); Polymer Electrolyte Membrane fuel cell stack; 440 cells; 95 kW stack power (3.1 kW/liter @ 0.6 V); 60.0% system efficiency; cold start to -30 C (-22 F); 1.56 kWh lithium-ion buffer battery (240 V, 40 kW); total system power 135 kW (95 kW stack + 40 kW battery) | 120 | 291 lb-ft | Single-speed reduction gear; ratio 7.981:1; Shift-by-Wire; drive modes Comfort / Eco / Eco+ | FWD | 59/54 (57) | — |
| 2023 | |||||||
| Blue · SUV | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV); Polymer Electrolyte Membrane fuel cell stack; 440 cells; 95 kW stack power (3.1 kW/liter @ 0.6 V); 60.0% system efficiency; cold start to -30°C (-22°F); 1.56 kWh lithium-ion polymer buffer battery (240V, 40 kW); total system power: 135 kW (95 kW stack + 40 kW battery) | 120 | 291 lb-ft | Single-speed reduction gear; ratio 7.981:1; Shift-by-Wire; drive modes: Comfort / Eco / Eco+ | FWD | 65/58 (61) | $60,135 |
| Limited · SUV | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV); Polymer Electrolyte Membrane fuel cell stack; 440 cells; 95 kW stack power (3.1 kW/liter @ 0.6 V); 60.0% system efficiency; cold start to -30°C (-22°F); 1.56 kWh lithium-ion polymer buffer battery (240V, 40 kW); total system power: 135 kW (95 kW stack + 40 kW battery) | 120 | 291 lb-ft | Single-speed reduction gear; ratio 7.981:1; Shift-by-Wire; drive modes: Comfort / Eco / Eco+ | FWD | 59/54 (57) | $63,585 |
| 2022 | |||||||
| Blue · SUV | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric (Permanent Magnet Motor) | 161 | 291 lb-ft | Single-speed Reduction Gear | FWD | 65/58 (61) | $59,435 |
| Limited · SUV | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric (Permanent Magnet Motor) | 161 | 291 lb-ft | Single-speed Reduction Gear | FWD | 59/54 (57) | $62,885 |
| 2021 | |||||||
| Blue · SUV | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric (Permanent Magnet Motor) | 161 | 291 lb-ft | Single-speed Reduction Gear | FWD | 65/58 (61) | $58,935 |
| Limited · SUV | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric (Permanent Magnet Motor) | 161 | 291 lb-ft | Single-speed Reduction Gear | FWD | 59/54 (57) | $62,385 |
| 2020 | |||||||
| Blue · SUV | Hydrogen Fuel Cell (95 kW stack) + Lithium-ion polymer buffer battery (40 kW / 1.56 kWh); Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 161 | 291 lb-ft | Single-speed reduction gear | FWD | 65/58 (61) | $58,735 |
| Limited · SUV | Hydrogen Fuel Cell (95 kW stack) + Lithium-ion polymer buffer battery (40 kW / 1.56 kWh); Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 161 | 291 lb-ft | Single-speed reduction gear | FWD | 59/54 (57) | $62,185 |
| 2019 | |||||||
| Blue · SUV | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric (Permanent Magnet Motor) | 161 | 291 lb-ft | Single-speed Reduction Gear | FWD | 65/58 (61) | $58,300 |
| Limited · SUV | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric (Permanent Magnet Motor) | 161 | 291 lb-ft | Single-speed Reduction Gear | FWD | 59/54 (57) | $61,800 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Not rated |
| 2024 | 1 | Not rated |
| 2023 | 1 | Not rated |
| 2022 | 1 | Not rated |
| 2021 | 2 | Not rated |
| 2020 | 4 | Not rated |
| 2019 | 4 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.