Busan: Hyundai Motor Co. announced on Sunday that the sales of its revamped Nexo hydrogen-powered sport utility vehicle (SUV) have reached approximately 7,000 units since its launch in June. This figure significantly surpasses the sales of its predecessor, highlighting a growing interest in hydrogen-powered vehicles.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the sales of the updated hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) model totaled 6,767 units from June through August. This number far exceeds the 1,500 units sold by the first-generation model during the initial three months following its 2018 release. The new Nexo model offers an impressive driving range of up to 720 kilometers on a single charge, paired with a high-efficiency powertrain that delivers a maximum motor output of 150 kilowatts.

In an effort to promote hydrogen vehicles, Hyundai Motor recently supplied 32 Nexo SUVs as protocol vehicles for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Energy Ministerial Meeting, which took place in the southern port city of Busan last week.

“The rising sales of the Nexo, along with its use at international events, indicate hydrogen mobility is gradually becoming part of everyday life,” a company official stated.