Seoul:Hyundai Motor Co. has announced that its cumulative sales of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in South Korea have surpassed the 50,000-unit mark.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Hyundai Motor reported selling 50,262 FCEVs in the domestic market by the end of September. A significant portion of these sales is attributed to the Nexo hydrogen-powered sport utility vehicle (SUV), which was launched in 2018.
Hyundai Motor first entered the hydrogen vehicle market in 2013 with the introduction of the Tucson ix FCEV. The company further expanded its hydrogen vehicle lineup with the Xcient fuel cell truck launched in 2020. Last year, Hyundai rolled out the all-new Nexo, offering an enhanced driving range of up to 720 kilometers on a single hydrogen refill.