In 2024, Germany leads Europe with 2.84 thousand hydrogen and fuel cell passenger cars, far surpassing other countries. France follows with 0.603 thousand, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 37.43%. Switzerland, with 0.258 thousand, experienced robust growth of 51.81% compared to the previous year. Despite being further down the list, Spain showed a remarkable increase of 175.25%, with 0.158 thousand cars. Conversely, Poland saw a decline of 18.98%, standing at 0.08 thousand. Other countries like the Netherlands and Austria also saw moderate growth, while Hungary, Luxembourg, and Croatia had no change in their numbers.
Future trends to watch include continued aggressive growth in Spain, driven by substantial year-on-year increases. France and Switzerland are also expected to maintain their upward momentum. Emerging markets like Finland and Denmark may see incremental increases as new policies and infrastructure developments unfold. Germany's position as the market leader is likely to remain stable, encouraging regional advancements in hydrogen and fuel cell technology adoption.
Top countries in Number of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Passenger Cars by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,840 | 2023 | +36.94% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 France | 603 | 2023 | +8.26% | +37.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Switzerland | 258 | 2023 | +27.72% | +51.81% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 239 | 2023 | +12.21% | +10.82% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 215 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 169 | 2023 | +14.97% | +15.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 158 | 2023 | +79.55% | +175.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 80 | 2023 | -3.57% | -18.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 69 | 2023 | +11.29% | +23.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 45 | 2023 | +7.14% | +1.88% | View data |
