The new generation of the Irizar i6S Efficient H2 FCEV is here

Irizar presents the second generation of its hydrogen-powered vehicle, Europe’s first zero-emission H2 coach. The launch of this new version took place during the general assembly of SHYNE, the Spanish Hydrogen Network. 

The vehicle has now successfully passed type-approval tests and will soon be operating in real-world conditions with Alsa in Madrid during the summer months.

This new model features substantial improvements over the previous version, including increased luggage and passenger capacity, greater range and reduced weight.

The coach incorporates a hydrogen fuel cell and electric propulsion system designed for medium- and long-distance operations, allowing for refuelling times of around 10 minutes, a range of over 1,000 km, and maintaining performance and commercial attributes equivalent to those of conventional diesel vehicles. 

The first generation of this vehicle, unveiled at Busworld in late 2023, successfully completed a 2,500 km journey between Ormaiztegi (Irizar’s headquarters) and Briançon in the French Alps, setting the milestone of becoming the hydrogen coach to have covered the longest distance to date in Europe. A historic achievement in today’s sustainable mobility.

This new vehicle reflects Irizar’s firm commitment to multi-energy solutions on the path towards decarbonising passenger transport, as well as its determination to move towards sustainable and efficient mobility.