Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell
Change your power. Change the future.
The Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell brings hydrogen power to the Class 8 segment, with up to 450 miles of range and zero tailpipe emissions.
Proven in the Alps. Now working on American roads.
The XCIENT Fuel Cell is the world’s first commercialized hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck. It’s already proven itself in the real world, logging millions of miles in demanding conditions across Europe and beyond.
Now Hyundai is bringing XCIENT to U.S. fleets to help move freight with zero tailpipe emissions. And Hendrickson is here to help make the transition practical, from evaluating routes and planning for hydrogen fueling to keeping trucks running with local service and support.
Up to 450 mi
Range with a full load
Class 8
6x4 day cab tractor
180 kW
Fuel cell (2 × 90 kW)
1,650 lb-ft
350 kW electric motor
Specifications
Built for heavy-duty, zero-emission freight.
Powertrain
Hydrogen fuel cell electric drive.
180 kW fuel cell stack (2 × 90 kW)
72 kWh battery (3 × 24 kWh)
350 kW motor / 1,650 lb-ft torque
5-speed automatic transmission
Hydrogen & range
Fast refueling, long range.
Up to 450 miles with a full load
700 bar filling (high-flow 350 bar compatible)
68.5 kg H₂ at 700 bar (39.3 kg at 350 bar)
Refuels in about 30 minutes
Cab & dimensions
A driver-focused Class 8 day cab.
Day cab, 6x4 configuration
223″ wheelbase / 345″ overall length
161″ height / 102″ width
Cabin designed to minimize distraction
Specifications are manufacturer figures for the XCIENT Fuel Cell tractor. Range depends on load, route and conditions. Contact us for a full spec sheet.
Applications
Where hydrogen makes sense
XCIENT delivers diesel-like range and refueling times for heavy loads — without the emissions.
Regional freight
Up to 450 miles between fills covers most regional and distribution routes in a single shift.
Drayage & port operations
Heavy, repetitive short-haul moves near ports and rail yards where zero-emission rules are tightening.
Cold-weather routes
A fuel cell system engineered and tested for severe weather, so performance holds up in Northeast winters.
Built for the real world
Designed for real-world demands
Confident range
About 450 miles per fill, with the potential for more depending on load and driving conditions.
Flexible refueling
Works with both 700 bar and high-flow 350 bar stations, so you spend less time fueling.
Weather resilient
Fuel cell system engineered and tested for severe weather to keep performance consistent.
Driver-focused cab
An interior designed to reduce distraction, so drivers keep their eyes on the road.
Why Hendrickson
Talk to a hydrogen truck specialist
We help you evaluate your routes, plan hydrogen fueling, and keep your XCIENT trucks running after delivery.
01
Route planning
We match XCIENT to the routes and loads where it pays off.
02
Upfit & delivery
One partner from chassis order to finished truck.
03
Fueling guidance
Help locating and planning around hydrogen stations.
04
Local service
EV-trained techs across three New York locations.