EV expert reveals how much it really costs to fully refill a hydrogen-powered car
- Here’s a breakdown of how much it costs to refuel a hydrogen car
- The price to refuel is very different to an EV or a gas-powered car
- One man is giving an analysis of what it’s like to own a hydrogen-powered car
Published on Jan 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Nalin Rawat
Last updated on Jan 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
An EV expert has revealed the true cost of refilling a hydrogen car and how it compares to gas-powered and EV cars.
Even those who love hydrogen cars will rarely tell you the true cost of refueling their car, and there’s a reason for that.
Did you know, that Toyota will also give you a $15,000 fuel card when you buy a hydrogen car?
This might be to alleviate the shock people get when they first rock up to a hydrogen refueling station and discover the true cost of refilling their vehicle.
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Costs of refilling a hydrogen car
Sam Evans from The Electric Viking YouTube channel gave an in-depth analysis of what it’s like to own a hydrogen car.
Although there are several eco-friendly reasons to buy a hydrogen-powered car, it comes at the cost of fuel economy.
There are currently a few different hydrogen car models available worldwide like the Hyundai Nexo, Toyota Mirai, and Honda CR-V e:FCEV.
According to Evans, the Hyundai Nexo costs $227 to refill the tank, which is undeniably expensive.
“Obviously that’s a lot more than an EV costs to charge or an internal combustion engine vehicle costs to refill as well,” he said.
However, you do get a range of 380 miles.
Comparing hydrogen-powered cars to EV and gas-powered cars
Even the Toyota Mirai has been discounted by $40,000 in the US to attract buyers, on top of the $15,000 fuel card.
“The fuel is so expensive in comparison to charging your EV car at home,” Evans said.
“It’s actually about 50 times more expensive on average versus charging at home. Especially if you have solar panels.”
One Toyota Mirai owner also revealed that the hidden monthly costs add up to more than the car payment.
One of the reasons why it’s so expensive is that the fuel also requires a very demanding storage system.
And very precise controls to stop the hydrogen from leaking.
These cars can’t be bought outside of California either, as there are no hydrogen refueling stations outside the Golden State.
So that’s the reality of living with a hydrogen car in the US.
Worth it? We’ll let you decide.
Nalin started his career by working with various national newspapers in India. He has also worked as a writer/editor for many popular websites, while still pursuing his journalism and mass communication degree. Working as a digital nomad has allowed him to inform and educate through his work. When he is not writing, you can find him playing video games or travelling the mountains on his bike.
