Stellantis expands hydrogen fuel cell vehicle production in Europe

Stellantis, a frontrunner in the automotive industry, has significantly expanded its production capabilities for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. This development, focusing on both mid-size and large commercial vans, is taking place in the company’s facilities in Hordain, France, and Gliwice, Poland. This move is a major step forward in Stellantis’ commitment to zero-emission offerings and solidifies its position as a leader in zero-emission propulsion for commercial vehicles in Europe.

In October 2023, Stellantis unveiled a comprehensive revamp of its van lineup, marking a pivotal moment in the Pro One strategic offensive for its Commercial Vehicles Business. The company is leveraging advanced electrified propulsion, safety, ADAS, and connectivity technologies to enhance the driving experience and provide reliable solutions for commercial owners. The powerful manufacturing footprint of Stellantis Pro One, spread across several European locations, supports the company’s leadership in the commercial vehicle sector.

Jean-Michel Billig, Stellantis Chief Technology Officer, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Development, underscored the significance of this expansion. “The action to bring hydrogen fuel cell mid-size vans and add fuel cell large vans to our production lines is a proof point of our commitment to maintain the lead in cutting-edge hydrogen technology and make it available to our most demanding customers,” he said. This initiative is integral to achieving the goals of the Dare Forward 2030 strategy and maintaining a lead in the zero-emission commercial vehicle segment.

Stellantis’ fuel cell commercial vans, aimed at intensive customer use, are built on the technology of the zero-emission BEV variants of the vehicles. These vans offer the advantages of short refueling times and no compromise on payload capability. The mid-size vans boast a range of up to 400 km and a refueling time of less than four minutes, while the large vans offer a range of up to 500 km with a five-minute refueling time.

The lineup includes eight in-house produced hydrogen fuel cell versions of mid-size and large vans: Citroën ë-Jumpy and ë-Jumper, Fiat Professional E-Scudo and E-Ducato, Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro and Movano, and Peugeot E-Expert and E-Boxer.

Stellantis’ commitment to hydrogen fuel cell technology is a key component of its zero-emission propulsion roadmap. Since launching the world’s first such vehicle in 2021, Stellantis has been at the forefront of this technology.

The company’s involvement as a one-third shareholder in Symbio, a leading hydrogen technology firm, further cements its dedication to sustainable automotive solutions.

Stellantis’ expansion in hydrogen fuel cell vehicle production signifies a major leap in sustainable automotive technology. By enhancing in-house production capabilities, Stellantis is not only addressing the growing demand for zero-emission commercial vehicles but also reinforcing its leadership in the transition towards cleaner and more efficient transportation solutions.