I’m sure many people are wondering what fuel-cell cars are like to drive. The folks from Consumer Reports have the answer to this question, as they recently drove a Hyundai Tucson FCV.
Gabriel Shenhar drove the Tucson FCV and likened it to an electric car (which it is, except batteries are replaced by a hydrogen fuel tank). The car has instant torque and its very quiet inside. Also like an EV, it’s heavy: the Tucson FCV tips the scales at 4,200 lbs (1,905 kg), and the driver can feel those extra pounds during overtaking maneuvers or when trying to emerge on the highway.
For the moment, the car is only available for lease, for about $500 a month. It has to be said that the monthly lease also includes unlimited hydrogen fill ups. But here comes the tricky part: outside states like California, the refueling infrastructure is seriously underdeveloped, which means it may take some time before fuel-cell cars become a common sight on our roads.
However, with the involvement of automakers like Toyota and Honda, things may change rather quickly.