Owner Of Hydrogen-Powered Hyundai Tucson Faced With $113,500 Repair Bill

In response toAuto Bild, Hyundai said repairing the vehicle "no longer makes economic sense." Last offered in 2018, the ix35 FCEV was the world's first mass-produced hydrogen-powered vehicle. It came at quite a price, with an MSRP of around $60,000 when new.

Hyundai is looking at "whether there is an accommodating alternative" to Westberg's problem but hasn't elaborated on what that may be. Fixing the ix35 FCEV wouldn't make sense, so the avid hydrogen fan may find himself behind the wheel of a complimentaryNexo.

This is the approach Professor Birgit Scheppat believes Hyundai should take. Scheppat, a fuel cell expert at Rhein-Main University, said it's tough for customers who find themselves in this position. She believes manufacturers should buy these damaged vehicles back. Scheppat refers to Toyota as an example, noting they "wrap their customers in cotton wool."

This does make us wonder what lies in store for scores of motorists who own hydrogen and electric vehicles. We've already seen what it costs toreplace the battery packin a Chevrolet Volt, and it's a similar storywhen it comes to fully electric vehicles.

There are many benefits to vehicles of this ilk. They're emissions-free, offer excellent performance, lower running costs, and superior refinement. But how environmentally friendly can any car be if it has a ten-year lifespan? Of course, as technology progresses, EVs and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will become more durable and last longer, making them true eco-friendly options.

Of course, not all EVs and hydrogen carswill fail经过十年或100000英里。许多可以涵盖great distances before requiring maintenance, as evidenced bythe million-mile Tesla Model S- but even that has needed battery and motor replacements to keep going.