What is an FCEV (fuel-cell electric vehicle)?

FCEV stands for fuel cell electric vehicle – these are not currently sold in the UK. This setup is quite different to those already discussed here because it features an on-board fuel cell that generates power by oxidising a fuel source – almost always hydrogen. This is distinct from a BEV’s battery pack, which simply stores power that’s generated elsewhere. The power from the fuel cell can directly drive an electric motor, or can be stored in an on-board battery pack for later use.