Hyundai XCIENT Hydrogen Truck Launches in Australia: Price, Range, and Mileage Revealed

Hyundai XCIENT Hydrogen Truck: If you follow electric trucks, get ready for a game-changer. Hyundai’s XCIENT hydrogen truck has officially launched in Australia, offering a new option for fleets wanting clean transport with no tailpipe emissions and impressive power.  

What Is Hyundai XCIENT Hydrogen Truck?  

Hyundai XCIENT is the world’s first mass-produced heavy-duty truck powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology. Already proven in Europe and New Zealand, it’s now set to run daily Aussie routes, reducing carbon pollution and saving fuel costs for big road journeys.  

Hyundai XCIENT Launch in Australia  

The XCIENT wowed crowds at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show and has now moved to active fleets. Coregas, an industrial gas company, will operate the first trucks, marking an important shift in Australia’s freight industry. Trucks can be refueled in under 20 minutes, so drivers stay on the road with minimum delay.  

.@Hyundai unveils the XCIENT Fuel Cell Truck at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show, demonstrating hydrogen's potential for decarbonizing the transport sector and contributing to Australia's #cleanenergy future.#HydrogenNow #Fuelcells #Decarbonise #ZeroEmisson… pic.twitter.com/sxFiCXb9uq

— Fuel Cells Works (@fuelcellsworks) May 15, 2025

Hyundai XCIENT Hydrogen Truck Price  

• Hyundai Hydrogen Truck official pricing for the Australian market is not public yet. In the U.S., estimates start around $240,000 for the class-8 model and vary with configuration and subsidies.  
• Prices may change based on import duties, truck specs, and volume orders. Fleets are expected to negotiate directly with Hyundai and local dealers.

Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell Truck Specifications

The specifications of the Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks are centered around environmentally friendly long distance heavy duty transport. Hyundai constructed XCIENT with an innovative 180 kW hydrogen fuel cell system consisting of 2 90 kW stacks which can provide reliable energy at the most critical times. The 350 kW e-motor allows the 72 kWh battery pack to produce the 2,237 Nm of torque the e-motor spends to obtain the maximum torque. This quite enough torque to perform the road tasks required of the XCIENT. The 10 hydrogen tanks are able to hold an approximate 68 kgs of fuel which means the truck can travel long distances with the gross combination weight of 82,000 lbs. The e-motor inline 1 speed transmission provides effortless execution of driving tasks to the truck. The e-motor system provides industry leading innovative fuel cell trucks with terrific performance that no other system could provide.

Drivers enjoy the spacious cabin that includes the 12.3'' advanced digital instrument panel along with the infotainment system which is designed with touch and tactile controls for safe driving. The XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks contain multiple systems that ensure the safety of the drivers which include systems of advanced driver assistance systems construing the primary ADAS which include collision avoidance, emergency braking, compatible speed control, assisted driving lane control and emergency safety system for braking.

Hyundai XCIENT Transmission

XCIENT has a single-speed automatic e-motor that makes driving powerful, seamless, and energy efficient for urban and highway transport.

Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell Technology

The core of the XCIENT is its hydrogen fuel cell system consisting of two arrays for dependable, clean power. While driving, the only emission is water vapor. With over 13 million kilometres of real world usage around the globe, Hyundai’s system is a proven fuel cell equipped for real world fleets.

Hyundai XCIENT Range and Mileage

• Driving range: Up to 400 - 450 km (approx. 250 miles) on a full tank, based on European market tests.

• Refueling: Takes 8–20 minutes at a 350-bar hydrogen station.

• Real-world operation: More than 13 million kilometres driven globally; over 100,000 km in trials across New Zealand.

🫧 The new XCIENT Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Truck with up to 450-mile range pic.twitter.com/Nm76XVXaLq

— Hyundai USA (@Hyundai) April 29, 2025

Why is Hyundai XCIENT Important for Australia?

• Helps big trucks go green without losing power or range.

• Provides quick refueling — no long charging times.

• Reduces greenhouse emissions from freight moving across the country.

• Paves the way for cleaner, smarter transport with high safety standards.

Engaging Features for Fleet Owners and Drivers

• Driving Range: Up to 400 km (approximately 250 miles) on a full tank, based on tests on the European market.
• Refueling: 8–20 minutes at a 350 bar hydrogen fuelling station.
• Real world: Over 13 million kilometres driven globally; over 100,000 kilometres in operational trials across New Zealand.

What makes XCIENT significant for Australia?

• It makes it possible to ‘go green’ for heavy duty trucks without compromising on power and driving range.
• Provides hydrogen fuelling in minutes with no lengthy charging waiting periods.
• Provides a significant reduction to greenhouse emissions for freight transport across the Australian continent.
• Introduces clean and safe transport of the future.

How hydrogen Truck Features Engage Fleet Owners and Drivers?

• SmartSense safety suite (collision avoidance with emergency braking, adaptive cruise, lane shift alert).
• Modern tech dashboard in combination with the comfortable sleeper cab.
• Decreased operating expenditure with the reduction of diesel fuel costs.
• Possibility of government incentives for early adopters.