Honda CR-V e:FCEV to challenge Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Honda has announced that its 2025 CR-V e:FCEV will be the first hydrogen-powered vehicle to compete at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, also known as "The Race to the Clouds".

The 2025 CR‑V e:FCEV is hand-built at the Honda Performance Manufacturing Centre (PMC) in Ohio, U.S.A, and is the only fuel cell electric passenger vehicle made in the country and also the first to pair hydrogen fuel cell with plug-in hybrid technology.

Honda engineers have optimized the 2025 CR‑V e:FCEV's structure and suspension to deliver the same sporty driving experience and class-leading refinement as other CR‑V models

The production 2025 CR-V e:FCEV, offering an output of 128kW (172bhp) and 311Nm of torque, will compete in the "exhibition class" without modifications to its zero-emissions powertrain, which includes a second-generation Honda fuel cell system featuring a front-mounted  electric motor, a 17.7kWh battery pack, and two high-pressure hydrogen tanks.

For competition, the only modifications from stock are a lowered suspension, racing brake pads, light weight 18-inch wheels and the fitment of 265/45R18 Yokohama Advan A052 tyres. The Honda of America Racing Team (HART) also equipped the 2025 CR‑V e:FCEV with a racing seat and safety cage, custom-fabricated into the vehicle by Honda engineers from the HART and PMC.

Prepped for competition by engineers at HART, Honda R&D Japan, and Honda Racing Corporation U.S.A, the 2025 Honda CR‑V e:FCEV will take on the challenging 156-turn, 20km-long mountain course on 22 June 2025.