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Correct it is the Nexo. I knew pistonheads would deliver 
Only done 30 miles in it so far, so not yet been near a hydrogen refueling station.
Initial impressions are good, seems to have some clever bits of tech beyond the fuel cell technology. I’ll report back once I have few more miles on the clock.
Only done 30 miles in it so far, so not yet been near a hydrogen refueling station.
Initial impressions are good, seems to have some clever bits of tech beyond the fuel cell technology. I’ll report back once I have few more miles on the clock.
It’s not a test drive!
We have got it as a pool car for the next three years, think it is the first corporate lease.
Yes I’m sure fuelling maybe an issue, but heyho. Reckon we might encourage some more hydrogen fuelling stations to be built.
Teslas certainly have there place, but this a different take on the future. Someone needs to try it and there is a strange feeling actually purifying the air as you drive!
We have got it as a pool car for the next three years, think it is the first corporate lease.
Yes I’m sure fuelling maybe an issue, but heyho. Reckon we might encourage some more hydrogen fuelling stations to be built.
Teslas certainly have there place, but this a different take on the future. Someone needs to try it and there is a strange feeling actually purifying the air as you drive!
So I refuelled today for the first time, car alerted me on the way that the range was down to 45 miles and have me directions to the fuelling station.
Turned up put fuel card in machine, entered PIN, locked the fuelling nozzle on to the fuel tank connector, pressed the start button, bit of whirring as pressure built up behind the machine, a loud bang as the valve opened.
2 minutes later full of hydrogen, released nozzle, card back in machine, receipt printed. Range circa 330 miles.
Easier than a petrol pay at the pump machine, didn’t have to hold the nozzle while fuelling or pour it over my shoes...
Turned up put fuel card in machine, entered PIN, locked the fuelling nozzle on to the fuel tank connector, pressed the start button, bit of whirring as pressure built up behind the machine, a loud bang as the valve opened.
2 minutes later full of hydrogen, released nozzle, card back in machine, receipt printed. Range circa 330 miles.
Easier than a petrol pay at the pump machine, didn’t have to hold the nozzle while fuelling or pour it over my shoes...
Well we’ve clocked up the first 2000 miles in the Nexo...
Absolutely faultless.
Except for the time I forgot to turn it off, walked away from expecting it to auto lock. Was surprised to see the retractable door handle still stuck out on the drivers door when I returned. Ah yes still ‘running’
It cost about £60 of hydrogen to do 300 miles.
If only they had installed a higher capacity battery into it, which could have been charged at a usual EV charging point. That would have been a fantastic solution and removed the range anxiety element until there are more fuelling stations.
Certainly attracts alot of attention.
Absolutely faultless.
Except for the time I forgot to turn it off, walked away from expecting it to auto lock. Was surprised to see the retractable door handle still stuck out on the drivers door when I returned. Ah yes still ‘running’
It cost about £60 of hydrogen to do 300 miles.
If only they had installed a higher capacity battery into it, which could have been charged at a usual EV charging point. That would have been a fantastic solution and removed the range anxiety element until there are more fuelling stations.
Certainly attracts alot of attention.
Edited by jimbouk on Monday 13th January 19:33
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