The first plug-in hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle in American production, the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV, has been introduced by Honda. With a 270-mile EPA driving range rating and a revolutionary fuel cell system made in the United States that can be charged plug-in, this small CUV can go up to 29 miles on electric power alone for short excursions and quickly recharge with hydrogen for traveling longer distances.
American Honda Motor Co.’s senior vice president of Auto Sales, Mamadou Diallo, stressed the importance of Honda’s fuel cell technology in order to fulfill their goal of reaching 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2040, which includes the launch of vehicles such as the CR-V e:FCEV, and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Later this year, customers in California will be able to lease this vehicle.
HondaLink, which offers data about charging stations, power supplies, and hydrogen stations, is one of the basic features of the CR-V e:FCEV. The CR-V e:FCEV is a clean power source for small home appliances, portable air conditioners, power tools, camping equipment, and more thanks to the included Honda Power Supply Connector, which provides a 110-volt power outlet with a maximum power output of 1,500 watts.
The Honda FCX, the first fuel cell electric car in the world to be licensed for daily use by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), launched Honda’s foray into the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle market in December 2002. The only fuel cell electric passenger vehicle is the Honda CR-V e:FCEV, which is produced at Honda’s Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio.
The second-generation Honda Fuel Cell Module, made at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC (FCSM) in Michigan, is installed in this five-passenger crossover SUV. In comparison to Honda’s previous-generation fuel cell system, this module delivers increased refinement, increased durability, increased efficiency, and decreased cost. The next-generation module, created in partnership with General Motors (GM), lowers expenses by two-thirds when compared to the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell system. This is made possible by the use of corrosion-resistant materials, novel materials, improved productivity, streamlined equipment, and advances in cell sealing structure. Furthermore, the system is now twice as durable and performs far better at low temperatures.
