Hyundai eyes next hydrogen car for Australian market
The Nexo won Australian Design Rule certification in September 2025. It was set to launch in 2026.
Hyundai Australia is thinking about launching a new hydrogen car locally. The Nexo won Australian Design Rule certification in September 2025.
It was set to launch in 2026. It is not available in Australia yet.
Scott Nargar is Hyundai's Senior Manager of Future Mobility & Government Relations. He says finding customers is the biggest challenge.
Hyundai and Toyota have invested heavily in hydrogen. They have built refuelling stations in Melbourne and Sydney.
Both companies offer the Mirai and Nexo to fleet customers, including Queensland Police. Hydrogen costs more than electric cars.
It offers zero emissions as infrastructure grows.
- September 2025
- Certification date
- 2026
- Launch planned
- Melbourne and Sydney
- Refuel stations
- Queensland Police
- Fleet customer
Why it mattersHydrogen cars give Australia another low-emission transport choice. They work if the market and fuel infrastructure grow.
AustraliaAustralians could get an alternative to electric cars for zero-emission driving, though hydrogen refuelling stations remain scarce outside major cities.
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