The fuel cell vehicle market in Europe is expected to grow from US$ 43.23 million in 2021 to US$ 415.73 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 38.2% from 2021 to 2028.
The green hydrogen is produced through the electrolysis of water with the byproducts of hydrogen and oxygen. According to statistics from the European Commission, green hydrogen produced through renewable sources costs from US$ 2 to US$ 6 per kg. It is estimated that price of hydrogen will decline to below USD 1 per Kg by 2030. Major factors driving the demand for green hydrogen are the development of electrolytes, increasing presence of market players, economies of scale, and rising industrial applications. Due to numerous emerging players in the hydrogen industry, the supply chain of the industry has broadened considerably in the recent times, which is driving down the prices for the hydrogen electrolysis technology. Industry level scaling of green hydrogen producers and technology developers have intensified the competition among players in the industry driving down the prices of green hydrogen. Further, industry level scaling has also enabled manufacturers to adopt continuous manufacturing and automation processes, which is further effected the declining prices of green hydrogen. Such factors are expected to influence the growth of the fuel cell vehicles market during the forecast period.
With new features and technologies, vendors can attract new customers and expand their footprints in emerging markets. This factor is likely to drive the Europe fuel cell vehicle market at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.
Europe Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Europe Fuel Cell Vehicle Market Segmentation
The Europe fuel cell vehicle market is segmented on the basis of electrolyte, power output, vehicle type, and country. Based on electrolyte, the market is birfurcated into PEMFC and PAFC. In 2021, the PEMFC segment held a larger share of the market. However, the PAFC segment is expected to register a higher CAGR during the forecast period. Based on power output, the North America fuel cell vehicle market is segmented into less than 100 kW, 100–200 kW, and more than 200 kW. The less than 100 kW segment held the largest market share in 2021 and is expected to register the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period. Based on vehicle type, the market is segmented into passenger cars, buses, trucks, and light commercial vehicles. In 2021, the light commercial vehicles segment held the largest market share. However, the trucks segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Based on country, the Europe fuel cell vehicle market is segmented into Germany, the UK, France, Italy, and Rest of Europe. In 2021, Germany held a larger market share; and on the other side, Italy is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.
Hyundai Motor Company; Toyota Motor Corporation; Cummins Inc.; General Motors; AB Volvo; Honda Motor Co., Ltd.; Daimler AG; RIVERSIMPLE; Hyzon Motors; and Ballard Power Systems are among the leading companies in the Europe fuel cell vehicle market.