Global Automotive Fuel Cell Market Size - Statistics and Facs 2024 - 2033
According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Global Automotive Fuel Cell Market Size is Expected to Grow from USD 0.19 Billion in 2023 to USD 9.55 Billion by 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 47.95% during the forecast period 2023-2033.
Browse 210 market data Tables and 45 Figures spread through 190 Pages and in-depth TOC on "the Global Automotive Fuel Cell Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (PEMFC, PAFC & AFC), By Power (< 100 kW, 100 - 200 kW, > 200 kW), By Application (Buses, Trucks, LCVs, Passenger Cars), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2023 - 2033".
The market for the automotive fuel cell refers to an electrochemical gadget that generates electricity through the chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. A fuel cell works on a mechanism where hydrogen feeds onto the anode, while the oxygen from the air comes to the cathode. This electricity powers utilized for electric vehicles (EVs), including cars, trucks, and buses. The market dimensions growing due to the rising problem of greenhouse emissions with high levels and degradation of the fossil fuel resources. Moreover, the phenomenal change with drastic automation in the automobile sector boosts the market expansion by introducing EVs and hybrids that assist the automotive sector with showcasing an alternative means of transportation. In addition, the tightening of emissions laws to meet sustainability standards has increased the number of fuel-cell electric vehicles that propel the fuel-cell market worldwide. However, market acquisition can be challenged by their high manufacturing costs, lack of skilled personnel to upkeep, and stringent rules for optimization.
The PEMFC segment held the largest share of the global automotive fuel cell market in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR over the forecast period.
On the basis of the type, the global automotive fuel cell market is divided into PEMFC, PAFC & AFC. Among these, the PEMFC segment held the largest share of the global automotive fuel cell market in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR over the forecast period. This segment expansion contributed to the market growth due to the benefits of high efficiency, low emissions, and reduced refueling times will be there. Moreover, government subsidies and incentives, are provided to boost product adoption. further strong coordination among infrastructure developers will enhance segment growth.
The > 200 kW segment accounted for the substantial revenue share of the global automotive fuel cell market in 2023 and is projected to grow at a swift pace over the forecast period.
On the basis of the power, the global automotive fuel cell market is segmented into< 100 kW, 100 – 200 kW, > 200 kW. Among these, the > 200 kW segment accounted for the substantial revenue share of the global automotive fuel cell market in 2023 and is projected to grow at a swift pace over the forecast period. This is due to fuel cell systems that are being used in commercial vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, buses, and industrial applications. Moreover, the push for carbon emission reduction from the transport sector will possess an uplifting influence on the automotive fuel cell market growth.
The passenger cars segment dominated the global automotive fuel cell market in 2023 and is estimated to grow at remarkable growth over the forecast period.
On the basis of the application, the global automotive fuel cell market is categorized into buses, trucks, LCVs, and passenger cars. Among these, the passenger cars segment dominated the global automotive fuel cell market in 2023 and is estimated to grow at a remarkable growth over the forecast period. Changing consumer attitudes will motivate industry-wide changes toward sustainable freight, including passenger transport, and deploying more hydrogen vehicles for zero-emission mobility options propels segmental growth.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the global automotive fuel cell market over the forecast period
Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest revenue share of the global automotive fuel cell market over the forecast period. Australia, South Korea, China, Japan, and India are leading marketplaces that push to develop hydrogen cell infrastructure due to their swift change in the automobile sector. Leading OEMs like Hyundai, Honda, and Toyota are essential to hastening the regional uptake of fuel-cell vehicles.
Europe is estimated to grow at the fastest CAGR growth of the global automotive fuel cell market over the forecast period. The adoption of FCEVs is accompanied by aggressive goals and stringent carbon reduction requirements. Europe significantly cut its carbon emissions at different points in time which boosted the native market expansion. The United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, and Sweden are the main nations in the region.
Competitive Analysis
Major vendors in the global automotive fuel cell market are Acumentrics, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Bloom Energy, Convion Ltd, Hyster-Yale Group, Inc., Advent Technologies, Altergy, Ballard Power Systems, FuelCell Energy, Inc, Hyzon, Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation, Plug Power Inc., Cummins Inc., BorgWarner Inc., and others.
Key Target Audience
- Market Players
- Investors
- End-users
- Government Authorities
- Consulting And Research Firm
- Venture capitalists
- Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
Recent Development
- In September 2024, the partnership between BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation introduced Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) options for passenger cars is a significant development in the automotive industry. Both companies are pooling their innovative strengths and technological capabilities to bring a new generation of fuel cell powertrain technology to the roads.
- In May 2024, Honda decided to launch the Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Concept at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2024. This concept truck is part of a new demonstration project aimed at the future production of fuel cell-powered products for the North American market.
Market Segment
This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2023 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the global automotive fuel cell market based on the below-mentioned segments:
Global Automotive Fuel Cell Market, By Type
Global Automotive Fuel Cell Market, By Power
- < 100 kW
- 100 – 200 kW
- 200 kW
Global Automotive Fuel Cell Market, By Application
- Buses
- Trucks
- LCVs
- Passenger Cars
Global Automotive Fuel Cell Market, By Regional
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa