The 2026 Hyundai Nexo is one step closer to an Australian launch, with the second-generation hydrogen-powered electric SUV receiving regulatory compliance from the federal government’s Department of Infrastructure.

While details remain thin at this stage, Australian Design Rule certification documents discovered by CarExpert confirm the model will employ a hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain – as with the first Nexo, of which there are currently 35 being used on roads across Australia.

Being a fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV), the Nexo is essentially an electric car – but rather than having to be recharged via an electrical outlet, it uses a fuel cell to convert compressed hydrogen gas into electricity, with pure water being the only byproduct.

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