The 2025 Honda CR-V FCEV will feature new technology jointly developed with General Motors.
The CR-V FCEV will be produced in the U.S. and exported to other countries.
The 2025 CR-V FCEV will go on sale later this year.
Honda has been researching fuel cell hybrid technology and firmly believes that hydrogen power will be the key to mobility in the future. Building on this, Honda teased the 2025 CR-V fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) ahead of its upcoming world debut. The upcoming model will indirectly replace the Honda Clarity, which was discontinued in 2021. Honda has been working with General Motors on a next-generation fuel cell system that will power the upcoming CR-V.
Honda has released a teaser showing off the new CR-V FCEV that combines a fuel cell with a battery pack. The teaser** showcases the benefits of an SUV powered by backup power. This includes vehicle-to-load charging or bi-directional charging, enabling the SUV to power other devices. **Shows 2025 CR-V charging a coffee maker in a remote location. Note that bidirectional charging is not new, with bidirectional charging available on all models, from the BYD Atto 3 to the Tata Nexon EV.
The trailer also shows the hydrogen tank at the rear of the new CR-V FCEV as it drives into the refueling station. The Honda SUV will also come with a battery pack to curb range anxiety and should provide decent range for the model. In addition, the body style of the SUV will be more practical and easy to use than the previous Clarity.
Honda hasn't revealed the specifications for the 2025 CR-V FCEV, but the model has been confirmed for manufacturing at the automaker's Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Ohio, USA. The plant previously produced the Acura NSX hybrid sports car until production was discontinued in 2022. The CR-V FCEV will be produced at the plant for all parts of the world, including the brand's home market, Japan.
Visually, the 2025 Honda CR-V FCEV has clear taillights and a charging port on the driver's side front fender, which will be a big difference for the model in addition to the technology itself.
The 2025 CR-V FCEV will hit the market later this year, with Honda promising fuel cell systems that will be two-thirds cheaper to manufacture and twice as durable. When it hits the market in the U.S., it will be the only locally manufactured fuel cell passenger vehicle. However, the chances of CR-V FCEV making it to India are very slim.
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