The new generation of the Irizar i6S Efficient H2 FCEV operating in real-world conditions with passengers
- The vehicle is operating by Alsa in Madrid during June and July.
- This new generation of hydrogen-powered coach features a 190 kW Bosch fuel cell.
- After successfully completing type approval tests, this new vehicle was presented in May of this year during the general assembly of SHYNE, the Spanish Hydrogen Network.
The second generation of this hydrogen-powered vehicle—Europe’s first zero-emission H2 coach—has been operating under real-world driving conditions since last June, serving various routes operated by the Madrid transport consortium. The vehicle, which has a seating capacity of 69 passengers and can accommodate up to 18 standing passengers, has been tested on both demanding intercity and long-distance routes, reaffirming itself as a sustainable, efficient, and reliable solution for all types of applications.
The new model features substantial improvements over the previous version, including increased luggage and passenger capacity, greater range, and reduced weight.
The coach incorporates a 190-kW Bosch hydrogen fuel cell and an electric propulsion system designed for medium- and long-distance operations, enabling refueling times of around 10–15 minutes and a range exceeding 1,000 km. It maintains performance and commercial attributes equivalent to those of diesel vehicles.
It will be available for production in the first half of 2027.
The first generation of this vehicle, presented at Busworld in late 2023, successfully completed a 2,500-kilometer journey from Ormaiztegi (Irizar’s headquarters) to Briançon in the French Alps, setting the record for the longest distance traveled by a hydrogen-powered coach in Europe to date. This marks a historic achievement in today’s sustainable mobility.
This new vehicle reflects Irizar’s firm commitment to multi-energy solutions on the path toward the decarbonization of passenger transport, as well as its conviction to move toward sustainable and efficient mobility.
