Fuel cell vehicle market is anticipated to grow at an exponential CAGR of 52.2% during the forecast period (2023-2030). Fuel cell vehicles (FCVs), also known as fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), are a type of electric vehicle that uses a fuel cell to generate electricity on board, rather than relying on a battery. This means they offer some potential advantages over traditional battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) which include longer driving range, faster refueling, zero emissions and high efficiency.

In November 2023, AVL, has partnered with Spark EV Technology, a zero-emission energy and range management specialist to accelerate the development of Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) technology .Supported and funded through the AVL Creators Expedition programme, which facilitates AVL partnerships with emerging technology innovators, the significant partnership will see Spark EV Technology’s energy prediction software, paired with AVL’s patented FCEV control algorithms to create the launch of a new product targeted initially at the commercial vehicle OEM market. Such partnerships are anticipated to create huge scope for the growth of the global fuel cell vehicle market.

Segmental Outlook 

The global fuel cell vehicle market is segmented on the vehicle type, and component. Based on the vehicle type, the market is sub-segmented into passenger cars, LCVs, and HCVs. Based on the component, the market is sub-segmented into air compressors, fuel processors, fuel stacks, humidifiers, and power conditioners. Among the vehicle type, the HCVs sub-segment is anticipated to exhibit considerable market growth owing to rising government deployment of the fuel cell buses in some countries. 

The Passenger Cars Sub-Segment is Anticipated to Hold a Considerable Share of the Global Fuel Cell Vehicle Market

Among the vehicle type, the passenger cars sub-segment is expected to hold a considerable share of the global fuel cell vehicles market. The segmental growth is attributed to rising demand for personal vehicles with increasing disposable income, environmental concerns, government support, technological advancements, and infrastructure development makes passenger cars a key driver in the fuel cell vehicle market. Additionally, cars are the most prominent vehicle type used for personal mobility, leading to a naturally higher demand compared to other segments like buses or trucks. Hence the market players are focusing on the product launch. For instance, in March 2022, Toyota launched a green hydrogen-based advanced (FCEV) fuel cell electric vehicle, Toyota Mirai. Powered by a hydrogen fuel cell battery, this vehicle offers a range of up to 650 KM on a single charge.

Regional Outlook

The global fuel cell vehicle market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Rest of Asia), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Among these, Asia-pacific is anticipated to hold a prominent share of the market across the globe, owing to increasing demand for customized vehicles and per capita income in the region lead to increase in disposable income. Owing to which major businesses of the automotive industry are focusing on investing in effective fuel cell vehicle manufacturing units for their organizations.

Global Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Growth, by Region 2023-2030

Europe is Expected to Grow at a Significant CAGR in the Global Fuel Cell Vehicle Market

Among all regions, Europe is anticipated to grow at a considerable CAGR over the forecast period. Regional growth is attributed to increasing demand and consumption of for EV vehicles in countries like, Germany and UK and developing automotive technology. Further, European countries are continuously pushing to integrate fuel cell systems and fuel cells in commercial and passenger vehicles. For instance, in May 2022, the European Daimler group announced plans to include electric and hydrogen fuel vehicles in their portfolio by 2030. 

Market Players Outlook

The major companies serving the Fuel Cell Vehicle market includes, Audi AG, Mercedes-Benz AG, Volvo Car Group, Robert Bosch GmbH, Hyundai Motor Company, and others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in November 2023, Ford signs a letter of intent (LOI) for an agreement with Quantron AG to provide hydrogen fuel-cell stacks for its F-Max commercial truck lineup. The agreement states that the two companies are exploring the partnership, but that it is not yet a done deal that the Ford trucks will definitely emerge with Quantron’s system. Quantron provides e-axles, high-power batteries, fuel-cell stacks and energy management for trucks and other commercial vehicles, thus enabling emission-free operation. Ford and other truck makers are preparing to meet mandates from the state of California, the US Department of Energy and European Union to displace diesel fuel and engines with zero-emission propulsion systems such as batteries and fuel-cells. Additionally, Ford has stated that Ford Trucks is committed to achieving zero emissions in heavy commercial vehicle production by 2040 to mitigate the effects of climate change.

The Report Covers

• Market value data analysis of 2022 and forecast to 2030.
• Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
• Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
• Key companies operating in the global fuel cell vehicle market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.
• Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
• Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
• Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.