Automotive Fuel Cell Market Size, Share, and Trends 2024 to 2034

The global automotive fuel cell market size is calculated at USD 10.08 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to reach around USD 234.04 billion by 2034, accelerating at a CAGR of 41.82% from 2025 to 2034. The Asia Pacific market size surpassed USD 5.26 billion in 2024 and is expanding at a CAGR of 41.92% during the forecast period. The market sizing and forecasts are revenue-based (USD Million/Billion), with 2024 as the base year.

  • Last Updated : February 2025
  • Report Code : 5591
  • Category : Automotive

Automotive Fuel Cell Market

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Scope of the Study

1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology (Premium Insights)

2.1. Research Approach

2.2. Data Sources

2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope 

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Market Classification and Scope

4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis 

4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis

4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Automotive Fuel Cell Market 

5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: Automotive Fuel Cell Industry Impact

5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry

5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy

5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape

6.1. Market Dynamics

6.1.1. Market Drivers

6.1.2. Market Restraints

6.1.3. Market Opportunities

6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers

6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers

6.2.3. Threat of substitute

6.2.4. Threat of new entrants

6.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players

7.1.3. Vendor Landscape

7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers

7.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 8. Global Automotive Fuel Cell Market, By Type

8.1. Automotive Fuel Cell Market, by Type

8.1.1 PEMFC

8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.2. PAFC

8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.3. Others

8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 9. Global Automotive Fuel Cell Market, By Power Rating

9.1. Automotive Fuel Cell Market, by Power Rating

9.1.1. Below 100 kW

9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.2. 100 – 200 kW

9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.3. Above 200 kW

9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 10. Global Automotive Fuel Cell Market, By Vehicles

10.1. Automotive Fuel Cell Market, by Vehicles

10.1.1. Passenger Vehicles

10.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

10.1.2. Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs)

10.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

10.1.3. Bus

10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

10.1.4. Trucks

10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 11. Global Automotive Fuel Cell Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

11.1. North America

11.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.1.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

11.1.4. U.S.

11.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.1.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.1.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

11.1.5. Rest of North America

11.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.1.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.1.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

11.2. Europe

11.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.2.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

11.2.4. UK

11.2.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.2.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.2.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

11.2.5. Germany

11.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.2.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

11.2.6. France

11.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.2.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

11.2.7. Rest of Europe

11.2.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.2.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.2.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

11.3. APAC

11.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.3.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

11.3.4. India

11.3.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.3.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.3.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

11.3.5. China

11.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.3.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

11.3.6. Japan

11.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.3.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

11.3.7. Rest of APAC

11.3.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.3.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.3.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

11.4. MEA

11.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

11.4.4. GCC

11.4.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.4.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.4.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

11.4.5. North Africa

11.4.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.4.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.4.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

11.4.6. South Africa

11.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.4.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

11.4.7. Rest of MEA

11.4.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.4.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.4.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

11.5. Latin America

11.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

11.5.4. Brazil

11.5.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.5.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.5.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

11.5.5. Rest of LATAM

11.5.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Type

11.5.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Power Rating

11.5.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Vehicles

Chapter 12. Company Profiles

12.1. Ballard Power Systems

12.1.1. Company Overview

12.1.2. Product Offerings

12.1.3. Financial Performance

12.1.4. Recent Initiatives

12.2. Plug Power

12.2.1. Company Overview

12.2.2. Product Offerings

12.2.3. Financial Performance

12.2.4. Recent Initiatives

12.3. Hydrogenics

12.3.1. Company Overview

12.3.2. Product Offerings

12.3.3. Financial Performance

12.3.4. Recent Initiatives

12.4. Hyundai Motor Company

12.4.1. Company Overview

12.4.2. Product Offerings

12.4.3. Financial Performance

12.4.4. Recent Initiatives

12.5. Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC

12.5.1. Company Overview

12.5.2. Product Offerings

12.5.3. Financial Performance

12.5.4. Recent Initiatives

12.6. PowerCell Sweden AB

12.6.1. Company Overview

12.6.2. Product Offerings

12.6.3. Financial Performance

12.6.4. Recent Initiatives

12.7. Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies

12.7.1. Company Overview

12.7.2. Product Offerings

12.7.3. Financial Performance

12.7.4. Recent Initiatives

12.8. Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology

12.8.1. Company Overview

12.8.2. Product Offerings

12.8.3. Financial Performance

12.8.4. Recent Initiatives

12.9. AVL

12.9.1. Company Overview

12.9.2. Product Offerings

12.9.3. Financial Performance

12.9.4. Recent Initiatives

12.10. ElringKlinger

12.10.1. Company Overview

12.10.2. Product Offerings

12.10.3. Financial Performance

12.10.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 13. Research Methodology

13.1. Primary Research

13.2. Secondary Research

13.3. Assumptions

Chapter 14. Appendix

14.1. About Us

14.2. Glossary of Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global automotive fuel cell market size is expected to grow from USD 7.11 billion in 2024 to USD 234.04 billion by 2034.

The automotive fuel cell market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 41.82% between 2025 and 2034.

The major players operating in the automotive fuel cell market are Ballard Power Systems, Plug Power, Hydrogenics, Hyundai Motor Company, Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC, PowerCell Sweden AB, Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies, Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology, AVL, ElringKlinger, Intelligent Energy, Pragma Industries, Umicore, Valmet Automotive, Air Liquide, and Others

The driving factors of the automotive fuel cell market are the increasing advancement in fuel cell technology and the government support over the zero carbon emission policies drives the growth of the market. 

North America region will lead the global automotive fuel cell market during the forecast period 2025 to 2034

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