A fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) is a type of vehicle that uses hydrogen fuel cells to produce electricity through an electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, generating only water vapor as emission. These vehicles are primarily used by individual consumers, commercial fleet operators and public transport agencies that seek environmentally friendly alternatives to internal combustion engine vehicles. Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are commonly used when there is a need for zero-emission transportation with faster refuelling times and longer driving ranges compared to battery electric vehicles. They serve as a complementary solution to battery electric vehicles and are substitutes for gasoline, diesel and hybrid vehicles.
The global fuel cell electric vehicle market reached a value of nearly $2,264.98 million in 2024, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.88% since 2019. The market is expected to grow from $2,264.98 million in 2024 to $9,613.84 million in 2029 at a rate of 33.53%. The market is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.80% from 2029 and reach $24,732.16 million in 2034.
Integration Of Large-Scale Renewables
The integration of large-scale renewables supported the growth of the fuel cell electric vehicle market in the historic period. The expansion of solar, wind and hydro power generation enabled the production of green hydrogen through electrolysis, providing a sustainable fuel alternative with minimal carbon emissions. This alignment between renewable energy and hydrogen production strengthened the environmental appeal of fuel cell electric vehicles and enhanced their role in clean mobility initiatives. Moreover, increased investments in renewable infrastructure and government-backed decarbonization policies created favorable conditions for the development and deployment of hydrogen-powered vehicles. For example, in October 2025, Hyundai Motor Company, a South Korea-based automaker, reported a sharp rise in fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) demand, with its Q3 2025 sales reaching 3,828 units, a 161% increase compared with Q3 2024. Therefore, the integration of large-scale renewables drove the growth of the fuel cell electric vehicle market.
Hydrogen-Powered Heavy-Duty Innovation Accelerates Carbon-Neutral Transportation Goals
Major companies operating in the fuel cell electric vehicle market are focusing on developing next-generation hydrogen-powered vehicles, expanding partnerships for fuel cell technology integration and enhancing vehicle range, performance and refuelling efficiency to accelerate the transition toward carbon-neutral transportation. For instance, in October 2025, Hino Motors Ltd., a Japan-based commercial vehicle manufacturing company, has introduced Japan's first mass-produced fuel cell heavy-duty truck, the Hino Profia Z FCV, developed in collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation, a Japan-based automotive company. Based on the Hino Profia (700 Series), the truck features two Toyota MIRAI fuel cell stacks adapted for heavy-duty use, offering a driving range of around 650 km and a refuelling time of 15-30 minutes. Hino aims to advance carbon neutrality through diverse powertrain solutions, with fuel cell technology positioned as an ideal option for long-haul transport due to its range, efficiency and quick refuelling capability.
The global fuel cell electric vehicle market is concentrated, with large players operating in the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up to 45.96% of the total market in 2024.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider fuel cell electric vehicle market; and compares it with other markets.
The report covers the following chapters
- Introduction And Market Characteristics- Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segment by type, by range and by vehicle type.
- Key Trends- Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future developments in the market.
- Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework- Analysis on PESTEL, end use industries, market growth rate, global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods, forecast growth contributors and total addressable market (TAM).
- Global Market Size And Growth- Global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods.
- Regional And Country Analysis- Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country.
- Market Segmentation- Contains the market values (2019-2024) (2024-2029, 2034F) and analysis for each segment by type, by range and by vehicle type in the market. Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029) and (2029-2034) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market.
- Regional Market Size And Growth- Regional market size (2024), historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region.
- Competitive Landscape- Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players.
- Other Major And Innovative Companies- Details on the company profiles of other major and innovative companies in the market.
- Competitive Benchmarking- Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market.
- Competitive Dashboard- Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players.
- Key Mergers And Acquisitions- Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions, which have shaped the market in recent years.
- Recent Developments- Information on recent developments in the market covered in the report.
- Market Opportunities And Strategies- Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets.
- Conclusions And Recommendations- This section includes recommendations for fuel cell electric vehicle providers in terms of product/service offerings geographic expansion, marketing strategies and target groups this report.
- Appendix- This section includes details on the NAICS codes covered, abbreviations and currencies codes used in this report.
Markets Covered:
- 1) By Type: Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell; Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell; Other Types
- 2) By Range: Short Range; Long Range
- 3) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Vehicles; Light Commercial Vehicles; Heavy Commercial Vehicles
- Companies Mentioned: Hyundai Motor Group; Toyota Motor Corporation; Honda Motor Co., Ltd; Mercedes-Benz Group AG; Wrightbus
- Countries: Australia; China; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; USA; Canada; Brazil; France; Germany; UK; Italy; Spain; Russia
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time-series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets; GDP proportions; expenditure per capita; fuel cell electric vehicle indicators comparison.
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data; market share of competitors; market segments.
- Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.