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Fuel Cell Vehicle Range Calculator

Calculate driving range, fuel economy, and CO₂ savings for a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle based on tank capacity, efficiency, and driving conditions.

Inputs

Results

Range

707.3 km

≈ 17 marathons

Range439.5 miles
Energy Consumption0.16 kWh/km
Fuel Economy0.79 kg/100km
CO₂ Avoided vs Gasoline130.14 kg
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Tank Capacity (kg H₂), Fuel Cell Efficiency (%), and Vehicle Weight (kg).
  2. Set Average Driving Speed (km/h) and Terrain.
  3. Review the Range (km) result.
  4. Use Range (miles) and Energy Consumption (kWh/km) to inform your decision.
  5. Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.

How the result changes with Vehicle Weight (kg)

Vehicle Weight (kg)Range
1,450926.8 km
3,825351.3 km
6,675201.3 km
9,050148.5 km

What each input means

Tank Capacity (kg H₂)
Hydrogen tank capacity in kg. Toyota Mirai: 5.6 kg, Hyundai Nexo: 6.3 kg.
Fuel Cell Efficiency (%)
Fuel cell system efficiency. Typical automotive PEM: 50-65%.
Vehicle Weight (kg)
Total vehicle curb weight including fuel cell, battery, and tank.
Average Driving Speed (km/h)
Average driving speed. Highway driving uses more energy.
Terrain
1 = flat, 2 = hilly, 3 = mountainous. Hilly terrain increases consumption ~25%.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Tank Capacity (kg H₂) = 5.6, Fuel Cell Efficiency (%) = 60, Vehicle Weight (kg) = 1900, Average Driving Speed (km/h) = 80 = 5 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Range
    Range
    707.3 = 707.3
  3. Calculate Range
    Range
    439.5 = 439.5
  4. Calculate Energy Consumption
    Energy Consumption
    0.158 = 0.158

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