Hyundai expands Hydrogen Bus Presence with over 1,000 Units Sold in Korea
15. May 2025Hyundai Motor Company has surpassed 1,000 units in cumulative sales of its hydrogen-powered electric bus, the Elec City FCEV, marking a major achievement in the advancement of eco-friendly urban transit. Introduced in 2019 as the first hydrogen urban bus globally, the Elec City FCEV embodies Hyundai’s extensive hydrogen R&D, initiated in 1998. Outfitted with a 180kW fuel cell system, 875-liter hydrogen tank, and a 78.4kWh high-output battery, the bus is designed for high-demand environments, achieving a range of up to 550 kilometers. The environmental benefits are considerable, with each unit potentially reducing CO₂ emissions by 72 tons annually. Hydrogen drive related components and equipment usually require KGS certification in order to be approved for import and sale in Korea.
To celebrate this milestone, Hyundai hosted an appreciation event on October 4 in Hwaseong, attended by stakeholders from regional transport associations and Hyundai’s Namyang Technology Research Institute. In a further push to scale hydrogen public transit, Hyundai signed an MoU with KD Transport Group earlier this year, targeting the conversion of 1,000 buses in the Seoul area by 2027. The company has also expanded its hydrogen vehicle line with the high-speed Universe FCEV and supports adoption efforts through incentives such as free repair parts valued at 40 million won per bus.
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