Specification and pricing for announced for Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen

Craig Cheetham, contributor
Mon, 16 Dec 2024

Vauxhall has announced full pricing and specification for the Movano Hydrogen, with zero exhaust emissions and a range of up to 311 miles (WLTP). Available in the upper levels Prime specification only, prices will start from £66,450 OTR with the order books opening in Spring 2025.

The Movano Hydrogen completes a range of zero-emission vans from Vauxhall, alongside the Vauxhall Combo Electric, Vauxhall Vivaro Electric and Vauxhall Movano Electric, with electric vans being a mainstay of the brand’s range since 2021.

Equipped with an electric motor producing maximum power of 110kW (150PS) and 410Nm (302 lb ft) of torque, the Movano Hydrogen uses a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell, rated at 45kW maximum power, paired with 4 high-pressure cylindrical hydrogen tanks capable of storing 7kg of hydrogen at 700 bar operating pressure. Refuelling is quick, taking less than five minutes to achieve a full charge.

An 11kWh lithium-ion battery provides support when starting or accelerating. The system enables regenerative braking energy to be stored and fed into the battery as electricity via the electric motor working as a generator. The battery can also be re-charged in approximately 90 minutes using an 11kW AC charger.

The Movano Hydrogen is available exclusively in Prime specification, equipped with an upgraded multimedia navigation system featuring a 10-inch touchscreen with integrated TomTom satellite navigation system, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, AM/FM/DAB digital radio, Bluetooth connectivity, and two USB connections, A and C. A seven-inch digital instrument cluster provides clear and essential driving information.

Interior features include rear parking sensors, automatic air conditioning, an electric parking brake and twin-lens door mirrors with electrically adjustable and heated mirrors.

This year, Vauxhall began UK customer trials of the smaller Vauxhall Vivaro Hydrogen, already sold in left-hand drive (LHD) markets by Vauxhall’s sister brand, Opel, making it the first commercially available production hydrogen van.

Prices for the Movano Hydrogen L3 H2 Panel Van start at £66,450 OTR (exc. VAT, after Plug-in Van Grant), while the L4 H3 Panel Van is available from £68,070 OTR (exc. VAT, after PiVG). Orders are set to open in spring 2025.

Pricing – Movano Hydrogen models

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