Hyundai and Shell partner to develop EV and hydrogen future

Hyundai and Shell are embarking on a new collaboration to explore ways to offer lower carbon emissions products and services and to reduce emissions across their operations.

The new agreement builds on the existing collaboration between the two companies and will draw on the companies’ expertise in electric vehicle (EV) charging, hydrogen, low carbon energy solutions and digital technology as potential opportunities for both companies to reduce carbon emissions.

The partnership will mean Shell Recharge Solutions will become the Charge Point Operator (CPO) and Mobility Service Provider (MSP) for Hyundai's premium brand, Genesis.

Genesis drivers will be able to charge on-the-go, at home and at destinations with Shell. Initially focusing on the UK, Germany and Switzerland, the ambition is to grow the partnership throughout Europe.

The partnership will also see Hyundai Motor provide fuel cell trucks and Shell offer hydrogen infrastructure for targeted fleet customers.

The collaboration will also explore opportunities for Shell to supply renewable energy at Hyundai’s business facilities and global plants to help Hyundai meet its RE100 targets for renewable electricity.