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Verdict
SUV à pile à combustible (hydrogène) de 163 ch, 5 places, coffre de 461 litres. Euro NCAP lui a donné 5 étoiles en 2018. Aucune panne ni aucun retour d'utilisateurs n'a été trouvé dans nos sources : les retours publiés manquent, et le réseau de stations hydrogène reste le vrai sujet avant tout achat.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Indicative prices
- €19,600 – €42,200
- Euro NCAP
- 5/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: Hydrogène 163.
Hydrogène 163
✓ RecommendedElectric · Automatic · 163 hp · Crit'Air green
Moteur électrique synchrone de 163 ch (120 kW) et 395 Nm alimenté par une pile à combustible à hydrogène, boîte automatique, traction (fiche L'argus).
Market prices
€19,600 – €42,200
Indicative range: 2019 à 2022, médianes par année de 11 annonces en ligne relevées par iAutos (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 28 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €19,600 – €42,200 (2019 to 2022) | €42,200 | — | — |
| Germany | €11,995 – €19,900 (2019 to 2022) | €15,970 | -62 % | 45 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Hyundai Nexo”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Recalls published in France (RappelConso)
- 9 October 2026 — Une soupape de sécurité thermique défectueuse dans le réservoir d'hydrogène peut provoquer une fuite d'hydrogène. L'hydrogène qui fuit peut s'enflammer et augmenter le risque d'incendie. Official notice
Battery, range and charging
Battery warranty : Battery warranty not collected yet for this model: ask the seller or the manufacturer.
A 2018 Hyundai Nexo (8 years old) keeps about 82% of its original capacity on average: an average loss of 2.3% a year measured on more than 22,700 EVs, higher with a lot of rapid charging. Only a battery test gives a car's real figure. Geotab (new tab)
Inspection checklist
Hyundai Nexo I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Vérifier l'accès à une station hydrogène près de chez vous avant d'acheter.
- Demander l'historique d'entretien complet chez un concessionnaire Hyundai habilité à l'hydrogène.
- Faire contrôler l'état du réservoir d'hydrogène et de la pile à combustible, y compris leurs échéances de contrôle.
- Vérifier les rappels effectués avec le numéro de série auprès de Hyundai.
- Essayer la voiture : démarrage, accélération, bruits de la pompe à air, témoins au tableau de bord.
Questions to ask the seller
- Où faisiez-vous le plein d'hydrogène et à quelle fréquence ?
- Quels contrôles ont été faits sur la pile à combustible et le réservoir, et avec quelles factures ?
- Les rappels éventuels ont-ils été effectués chez Hyundai ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Hyundai Kona
I · 2017–2023
- Price
- €11,895 – €17,990
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric
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Hyundai Ioniq
I · 2016–2022
- Price
- €13,000 – €18,200
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Hybrid, Electric
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Hyundai Tucson
IV · since 2020
- Price
- €21,000 – €33,500
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Kia Niro
II (SG2) · since 2022
- Price
- €26,240 – €34,475
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Hybrid, Electric
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Hyundai Nexo I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Le Hyundai Nexo est-il sûr ?
Euro NCAP lui a attribué la note maximale de 5 étoiles en octobre 2018 ; c'était le premier véhicule à pile à combustible testé par l'organisme.
Quel est le volume du coffre du Hyundai Nexo ?
461 litres selon la fiche technique L'argus.
Le Hyundai Nexo est-il fiable ?
Nous n'avons trouvé aucune panne documentée publiquement : la fiabilité n'est pas notée faute de retours publiés.
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