Stellantis Abandons Hydrogen Strategy, Citing Lack of Market Readiness

Stellantis has officially halted its hydrogen fuel cell technology program, citing slow infrastructure development, high costs, and insufficient mid-term viability. The decision ends planned production of hydrogen-powered Pro One vans in France and Poland and redirects hydrogen-related R&D efforts to other areas. The automaker emphasized its focus on meeting emissions targets through electric and hybrid vehicle strategies instead.

Pro One hydrogen van production comes to a halt

The company had scheduled the start of serial manufacturing of its Pro One vans this summer at its Hordain plant in France and Gliwice facility in Poland. The move effectively ends the short-term rollout of hydrogen-based vans, which had been part of Stellantis’ broader emissions-reduction strategy, according to a press release.

The company stated that this decision will not affect jobs at its manufacturing sites. Engineers and researchers working on hydrogen fuel cell technology will now be reassigned to other electrification projects. Stellantis reaffirmed its commitment to serving customers with a stronger focus on electric and hybrid passenger and light commercial vehicles.

What Stellantis’ Europe COO said

Jean-Philippe Imparato, Chief Operating Officer for Enlarged Europe, shared his thoughts on the update. 

“In a context where the Company is mobilizing to respond to demanding CO2 regulations in Europe, Stellantis has decided to discontinue its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program.

“The hydrogen market remains a niche segment, with no prospects of mid-term economic sustainability. We must make clear and responsible choices to ensure our competitiveness and meet the expectations of our customers with our electric and hybrid passenger and light commercial vehicles offensive,” he said.

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