2019 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric

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Rating8.4

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Compact SUV
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$58,300 - $61,800
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on July 20, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Spacious cabin

Limited availability of hydrogen makes it impractical

Brand new model in the Hyundai's Lineup

Quiet and nimble ride

Excellent range

Plenty of features

Specs & Features

$58,300

price

161 hp

horsepower

291 lb.-ft.

torque

1-Speed Dual Clutch

transmission

electric FWD 1A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have not been popular in the market. Their adoption was not mainstream, and operating them on a daily basis brings its own anxiety. However, they are not without benefits. These benefits are why cars such as the 2019 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell are still being sold. Operating in the compact SUV, the Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell competes with the Toyota Mirai and the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. With a base price of MSRP $58,300, the Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell offers 2 trims. Its hydrogen-powered electric engine produces 161 horsepower and has a torque output of 291 lb-ft from a Single-speed Direct Drive transmission sending power to the Front wheels. This setup gets you an EPA rating of 61 combined and provides 354 miles of range. 

Buying Advice

We highly recommend the Blue trim. Its impressive list of features and a greater range than the Limited make it our recommendation.

Trims

    Blue
    $58,300 onwards
    • Engine: electric FWD 1A
    • Horsepower: 161 hp hp
    • Torque: 291 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 8.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 120 mpg
    Limited
    $61,800 onwards
    • Engine: electric FWD 1A
    • Horsepower: 161 hp hp
    • Torque: 291 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 8.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 120 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$58,300- $61,800

Engine

electric

Rating

8.44

Horsepower

161 hp

Torque

291 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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$52,800- $59,550

hybrid

8.02

321 hp @ 6300 rpm

289 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

7

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$30,895- $48,395

Gasoline

7.27

235 hp @ 4500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

7

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$37,520- $49,180

hybrid

7.15

306 hp @ 5800 rpm

215 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

8

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2019 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.4 sec--
    6.5 sec14.9 sec112 mph
    7 sec15.4 sec112 mph
    7.1 sec15.2 sec122 mph

    2019 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      132 mpg108 mpg120 mpg41.4 gal.-
      29 mpg28 mpg29 mpg17.2 gal.576/537.6 mi.
      26 mpg27 mpg27 mpg19.4 gal.504.4/523.8 mi.
      20 mpg26 mpg22 mpg18.6 gal.372/483.6 mi.

      2019 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        183.9 in.73.2 in.64.2 in.6.4 in.109.8 in.
        198.3 in.78.3 in.70 in.8 in.117.3 in.
        196.2 in.77.7 in.67.4 in.5.6 in.111 in.
        192.5 in.75.8 in.68.1 in.8 in.109.8 in.

        2019 Kia Niro EV Electric

        Ranked #5

        172.2 in.71.1 in.61.4 in.6.1 in.106.3 in.

        2019 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          29.6 cu.ft.101.3 cu.ft.56.5 cu.ft.
          20.6 cu.ft.153.7 cu.ft.96.8 cu.ft.
          13.8 cu.ft.144.9 cu.ft.83.7 cu.ft.
          15 cu.ft.131.4 cu.ft.68.4 cu.ft.

          2019 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            56.5 cu.ft.29.6 cu.ft.56.5 cu.ft.
            83.7 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.83.7 cu.ft.
            8.8 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.68.4 cu.ft.
            96.8 cu.ft.20.6 cu.ft.96.8 cu.ft.

            2019 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3999 lbs.1169 lbs.3990 lbs.
              5000 lbs.1206 lbs.4471 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1340 lbs.4398 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1213 lbs.4222 lbs.

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