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25-06-06 “It’s a proper race car!” Extreme H Completes Final Test
Extreme H has completed its final testing on its new hydrogen-powered race car, the Pioneer 25, in Fontjoncouse, the south of France.

The session focused on fine-tuning performance, testing technical components, and evaluating the vehicle’s latest tyre developments, all critical enhancements designed to handle the series’ unique and demanding race environments.

Former Extreme E Champion, and E.ON Next Veloce Racing driver, Molly Taylor, became the latest driver to get behind the wheel of the Pioneer 25. Offering her insights on the vehicle’s evolution, Taylor said: “It was really cool! The car’s got a lot more potential to be pushed further. It’s instantly very confidence inspiring.

“The suspension has a lot more scope, especially in the tough conditions, as where we are testing the car it is really rough. You feel like you can lean on it a lot more in those areas and the car will take a lot more [than the Extreme E car]. It’s also a very different experience the first time you jump in. I was amazed how quickly that sitting in the middle of the car felt at home.”

On the noticeable difference of driving a hydrogen car, Molly says: “It was really interesting when they started the hydrogen up and you see all this steam coming out of the exhaust. Normally if my car at home has steam coming out, things are going really bad, but it was really cool in a way, makes you realise you are driving something that’s very different. It’s been nice to be able to show what we can do with technology and what we can do with motorsport and to be part of that future development.”

Asked for thoughts on the new Extreme H championship, Molly added: “I feel quite impatient, we just want it to happen now. It’s been so cool to see all the development and all the work that’s gone into making this project happen. It’s a pretty ambitious thing to put together and it’s been really exciting to finally be able to test the car that I’ve seen so much of and really see its potential.”

The Pioneer 25 represents the pinnacle of hydrogen-powered racing innovation. Equipped with cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cells, powered by green hydrogen gas, the cars emit only water vapour, which can either be consumed or used elsewhere on site for crucial aspects such as car washing.

The vehicle’s peak 400kw (550hp) output is capable of firing the 2200 kilogram, 2.4 metre-wide race car from 0-100kph in 4.5 seconds and scale gradients of up to 130 per cent to help it tackle the toughest terrains with precision and speed.

Swedish driver Kevin Hansen, Molly’s team mate at E.ON Next Veloce Racing in Extreme E, returned to Fontjoncouse to get his second test of the car, saying: “It’s really nice to be back, just remembering everything from a couple of months ago, The Pioneer 25 a really good development from the Extreme E car. It’s more robust, it’s a proper race car.”

On the testing process, Kevin says: “We are making progress, trialling different things and trying to make the car the best it can be. It feels much better than the previous car. It’s in a strong shape and once we get to racing, when we get to optimise for top performance, it will be really interesting to see what more we can squeeze out of the final product.”

Summing up, Kevin says: “It feels great to be in the final stages of getting back on track. I’m looking forward to seeing all the cars lining up together and I hope that myself and whoever joins me as my team mate will be up there on top of the first podium!”

Leading the testing programme was Extreme H ‘s Technical Director, Mark Grain, who summarised the test, saying: “All opportunities to test a new vehicle are valuable and this latest test has proved especially so.

“The tyres we have been testing here this week are a big step forward in performance from our last test, and have received great driver feedback. We’ve also been performing some endurance tests with a lot of the components and fine tuning of the hydrogen fuel cell so that we are ready to go racing later this year. Now that we understand a lot more about the types of racing that we want to achieve at the World Cup, we’ve also been able to simulate a lot of those conditions and finetune the car around those formats.

On the value of driver feedback, Mark adds: “It's been fantastic having Molly and Kevin join us. With such a wealth of experience from Extreme E and the last car, along with the different types of racing they’ve been involved in, it all pulls together nicely. For them to come and experience the Extreme H car and advance that development path for us again has been really appreciated.”

The Pioneer 25 hydrogen race car is designed and manufactured by Spark Racing Technology and has undergone an intensive testing programme equivalent to more than three seasons of Extreme E racing in readiness for its debut campaign.

Each car comprises of a common package of standardised parts, the open areas for teams are the hydrogen fuel cell, which gives a crucial opportunity to test out this technology, plus the ability to style bodywork elements in order to replicate the look of everyday car models.

The Pioneer 25, the world’s first hydrogen-powered off-road race car built for the FIA Extreme H World Cup will make its competitive debut later this year, with news coming very soon on host location and dates.

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25-05-22 Extreme H Tests Pioneering New Hydrogen Event Power Solution
Extreme H, the world’s first hydrogen racing championship, marked its latest major technical milestone today, with the successful first test of its groundbreaking new hydrogen power solution which has five times the power capability of the previously used Extreme E system.

The test, which took place at Siemens Energy’s UK facility in Newcastle, centred around the next-generation Hydrogen Power Unit (HPU2), developed by GeoPura, and included system integration with the series’ long-term sustainable power supplier, Power Logistics.

Andy Welch, Extreme H’s Global Hydrogen Development Manager, said: “Extreme H will be famous for its hydrogen fuel cell racing cars, but they are only half of the story as we are also trialling hydrogen technologies across the whole event site in an effort to become the first sport to run entirely on zero emission hydrogen.

“We are immensely proud to be working alongside clean power pioneers GeoPura and Power Logistics as we continue to scale our capabilities and showcase hydrogen’s potential.

“Witnessing the successful test of GeoPura’s HPU2 hydrogen fuel cell prototype today marks a major step forward, not just for our series, but for the broader live events industry. Extreme H is an important global test bed for real-world hydrogen solutions, proving what’s possible and accelerating the transition toward cleaner, more sustainable events worldwide.”

With a more compact footprint than its HPU1 predecessor, reduced weight, and significantly higher power density, the HPU2 delivers scalable, quiet, zero-emission power - up to 50 MW when deployed at scale. Each unit generates 500 kW of clean electricity, five times the prime output of HPU1. Operated continuously over 24 hours, a single HPU2 could provide enough energy to power the equivalent of 1,200 average UK homes for a day.

With these advancements reducing deployment costs, zero-emission energy systems are becoming increasingly accessible not only across motorsport but also for other energy-intensive and time-sensitive applications such as music festivals, remote broadcast centres, and construction sites.

A defining feature of the HPU2 system’s environmental performance is its exclusive use of green hydrogen, which will be supplied by the championship’s Green Hydrogen Partner, ENOWA. Green hydrogen is produced using exclusively renewable energy sources, ensuring zero emissions not only during use, but also throughout the production process. This enables Extreme H’s ambition to set a new benchmark by powering their races, with power needs including live broadcast, race control and operations, team garages, catering and more, with fully emission-free power, whilst supporting ENOWA’s mission to accelerate hydrogen’s role in the global energy transition.

By utilising the system in a live event environment, Extreme H is not only preparing for the future of zero-emission racing but also laying the groundwork for the broader industrial adoption of green hydrogen technologies.

The collaboration between GeoPura and Power Logistics, strengthened through this initiative, highlights the importance of technical partnerships in delivering real-world energy transitions that are set to transform wider industries, including live sporting and music events, remote broadcast, construction and many more. The only emission from the HPU2 system is water.

Compared to its predecessor, the HPU1, which had an integrated battery system, the HPU2 introduces a modular configuration with an external battery.

This new setup enables greater flexibility, allowing the system to operate either as a standalone generator or in a hybrid format with supplementary battery support. The battery and distribution technology is key to this adaptability, ensuring that the system can meet diverse energy demands across complex environments.

Theo Elmer, GeoPura’s Chief Technical Officer, said: “HPU2 represents a major leap forward in clean, scalable power. It’s lighter, more powerful, and more flexible than anything we’ve built before - designed specifically to deliver in high-demand, high-performance environments like Extreme H. We’re proud to be working closely with Power Logistics and Extreme H to show what’s possible with hydrogen technology. Together, we’re proving that zero-emission power can meet the demands of live motorsport and beyond and helping accelerate the wider transition away from fossil fuels.”

Extreme H will provide a valuable proving ground for both GeoPura and Power Logistics, providing performance and operational insights that will guide deployments across industries seeking to reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-based generators, without compromising on reliability or output.

The upgraded battery, created by Greener Power Solutions, fits Power Logistics’ specification and design recommendation and provides significantly upgraded features to further enable the use of the GeoPura fuel cell system. This includes dealing with increased fluctuating and sustained higher loads, multi-battery synchronisation and the ability to work with larger sources of renewable energy generation. This is crucial given the power plan which also involves greater quantities of solar deployment.

Craig Hardeman, Power Logistics’ Innovation and Sustainability Development Manager, said: “We’re incredibly proud of our constantly evolving relationship with Extreme H, having been involved with Extreme E from the outset.

“We’ve come a long way from the initial design and implementation of a bespoke Energy Management Solution that incorporated an electrical package built specifically to its power requirements whilst achieving its sustainability goals. By effectively gathering and analysing data and incorporating new technologies such as solar and hydrogen power we’ve been able to make energy and carbon emission savings race on race. We’re excited to be involved in the next chapter.”

Extreme H is proud to be a test bed for innovation and validate a new standard in event power for solutions that extend far beyond the racetrack, driving progress for global decarbonisation efforts through innovation, integration and action. This collaboration stands to highlight how motorsport can drive meaningful progress in sustainable energy innovation.

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25-01-09 Extreme H Race Cars Ready for Action
The FIA Extreme H World Cup, the world’s first hydrogen-powered off-road motorsport, marked a major milestone today as Spark Racing Technology completed production of its fleet of ten Pioneer25 race cars.

The Pioneer 25, built to meet the FIA’s rigorous safety and performance standards, represents the pinnacle of hydrogen-powered racing innovation. Equipped with cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cells, the cars emit only water vapour, highlighting the series’ unwavering commitment to sustainability. The vehicles feature a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, delivering up to 400kW (550hp) of power, and are capable of tackling the toughest terrains with precision and speed.

Alejandro Agag, CEO of Extreme H, visited Spark Racing Technology HQ on the outskirts of Paris, France, to witness the production firsthand. He commented: “The production of our ten car race fleet marks a major milestone as we move closer to the launch of the FIA Extreme H World Cup. These cars are not just groundbreaking in terms of technology; they represent the future of sustainable motorsport, and we are ready to go.”

Nicolas Wertans, Chairman of Spark Racing Technology, added: “Spark Racing Technology is incredibly honoured to deliver the Pioneer 25 race cars for the FIA Extreme H World Cup. This project has pushed the boundaries of hydrogen technology in motorsport, combining advanced engineering with sustainable innovation. We believe these vehicles will set a new standard for hydrogen-powered competition and inspire the future of clean energy solutions.”

The car is designed and manufactured by Spark Racing Technology and equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell from Symbio, and has undergone an intensive testing program equivalent to three seasons of racing in readiness for its debut campaign.

Symbio has provided a 75kW hydrogen fuel cell replacing the battery as the principal energy source. The hydrogen fuel cell powers the battery pack that is produced and supported trackside by Fortescue ZERO. Hydrogen fuel cells represent a technological revolution that is now becoming a widespread reality, with this technology already being used behind the scenes in Extreme E, where it provides the energy source to the vehicle’s batteries.

The Pioneer 25’s peak 400kw (550hp) output is capable of firing the 2200 kilogram, 2.4 metre-wide race car from 0-100kph in 4.5 seconds and scale gradients of up to 130 per cent.

Each Pioneer 25 raced in Extreme H comprises a common package of standardised parts from Spark Racing Technology. The open areas for teams is the hydrogen fuel cell, which gives a crucial opportunity to test out this technology, plus the ability to style bodywork elements in order to replicate the look of everyday car models.

Extreme H builds on the foundation of Extreme E, the electric off-road championship that has pushed boundaries in performance, equality, and environmental awareness. Extreme H, which will get started later in 2025, will continue this legacy by demonstrating the viability of hydrogen as a clean energy solution while delivering thrilling racing action.

With production now complete, the countdown to the FIA Extreme H World Cup is officially underway fans around the world can anticipate a groundbreaking series that combines cutting-edge technology, sustainable innovation, and high-adrenaline competition. Further details on the competition will be announced over coming months.