SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. said Monday its cumulative sales of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in South Korea have surpassed 50,000 units.
The automaker sold 50,262 FCEVs in the domestic market as of the end of September, largely driven by its Nexo hydrogen-powered sport utility vehicle (SUV) launched in 2018.
Hyundai Motor entered the hydrogen vehicle market in 2013 with the Tucson ix FCEV and introduced the Xcient fuel cell truck in 2020.
The company rolled out the all-new Nexo last year, offering an improved driving range of up to 720 kilometers on a single hydrogen refill.
Hyundai Motor Co. unveils the 2027 model of its Nexo hydrogen-powered sport utility vehicle (SUV) on July 14, 2026, in this file photo provided by the automaker. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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