Cologne, 18 November 2025 | From 1 January 2026, hylane customers will be able to refuel at selected H2 MOBILITY hydrogen refuelling stations for around 8 euros (net) per kilogram. This is made possible by contractually secured offtake volumes, high-capacity stations and green hydrogen in combination with the greenhouse gas quota trading system. The new price marks a significant step towards the commercial viability of hydrogen trucks. The offer is available exclusively via the hylane fuel card and applies in Düsseldorf and the Rhine-Neckar region.
The reduced price is offered at large, high-performance H2 MOBILITY hydrogen refuelling stations in the two regions. These sites are located along major transport corridors and ensure cost-efficient and reliable refuelling for hydrogen trucks in daily operations. At roughly 8 euros per kilogram, the price is well below current market levels and brings the operation of fuel-cell trucks much closer to cost parity with diesel vehicles for the first time. Together with the extended toll exemption for zero-emission trucks until 2031, this represents a crucial step towards economically viable, low-carbon heavy-duty fleets.
Lower costs through guaranteed offtake volumes and consolidation
The new price level is the result of a strategic partnership: hylane pools the hydrogen demand of its fleet customers – including leading logistics and retail companies – and guarantees H2 MOBILITY consistently high offtake volumes. This planning security enables better utilisation of the stations and allows H2 MOBILITY to procure hydrogen strategically and cost-efficiently. The result is stable, reduced prices that support the economic operation of hydrogen trucks in everyday use.
Green hydrogen from regional production
At the participating stations in Düsseldorf and Rhine-Neckar, customers refuel exclusively with green hydrogen. It is produced locally via electrolysis using renewable energy and delivered to nearby stations by swap-body trailers. Short transport distances between production sites and hydrogen refuelling stations reduce costs and improve the CO2 balance across the value chain. Policy instruments such as greenhouse gas quota trading and RFNBO certification (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) under the European Renewable Energy Directive RED III create further incentives for the use of renewable fuels, actively promoting the expansion of green hydrogen infrastructure. As early as 2024, around one-third of the hydrogen refuelling stations used by hylane were already supplying green hydrogen – with the trend rising.
CO2 reporting included
hylane’s fuel-cell trucks operate with zero emissions in use (“tank-to-wheel”). Emissions arise only in upstream processes such as production, transport and provision of hydrogen (“well-to-tank”). By using 100 % green hydrogen, CO2 emissions can be reduced by up to 90 % compared with diesel trucks – from fuel production through to road operation (“well-to-wheel”). hylane customers receive CO2 reports verified by DEKRA. These reports are recognised by auditors and can be used in sustainability reporting in line with the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This makes the climate impact of the deployed vehicles transparent, traceable and verifiable.
A strong signal for the industry
The cooperation between hylane, one of Europe’s leading providers of zero-emission trucks, and H2 MOBILITY, the continent’s largest operator of public hydrogen refuelling stations, sends a clear message about the viability of hydrogen mobility. The reduced price supports companies in decarbonising their fleets sustainably and economically—a decisive contribution to scaling up climate-friendly heavy-duty transport.
Dr Sara Schiffer, Managing Director, hylane: “Setting the price at around 8 euros per kilogram marks an important milestone. It demonstrates that hydrogen trucks are not only environmentally sound but also economically viable. This is a crucial step towards decarbonising heavy road freight and accelerating the growth of the hydrogen economy—well beyond the transport sector.”
Martin Jüngel, Managing Director and CFO, H2 MOBILITY: “Through close cooperation along the hydrogen value chain, we are proving that the economic operation of hydrogen trucks is already feasible in practice today. We repeatedly highlight the importance of long-term political frameworks for the commercial use of green hydrogen. We are delighted to demonstrate this in practice for the first time. Only then can infrastructure operators, vehicle providers and customers gain the necessary confidence to switch to sustainable transport and mobility solutions.”
About hylane
hylane is among Europe’s leading providers of zero-emission trucks. Founded in Cologne in 2021 as Germany’s first zero-emission commercial vehicle rental company, its mission is to support businesses in decarbonising their truck fleets. hylane supplies battery-electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles from various manufacturers through a comprehensive usage-based rental model; customers pay only for the kilometres driven. hylane manages vehicle procurement and registration, maintenance and repairs, insurance, access to energy supply and regulatory compliance, including CO₂ certification. hylane makes the transition to climate-friendly trucks not only efficient and cost-effective, but also significantly easier. Leading fleet operators from logistics, retail and industry already rely on hylane as a strategic partner for fleet decarbonisation.
About H2 MOBILITY
H2 MOBILITY is a pioneer in the development of public hydrogen refuelling infrastructure and Europe’s largest operator of hydrogen refuelling stations. Its business areas include technical development, financing, planning, construction, marketing and operation of hydrogen stations. The company is also increasingly active in the services sector, offering consulting, station construction and operations, calibration, and quality assurance. Founded in 2015 as a project company to promote hydrogen as an emission-free fuel for road transport, H2 MOBILITY transitioned in 2022 into a long-term, commercially oriented enterprise. Its mission is to contribute to the energy transition in transport through high-performance hydrogen refuelling solutions. H2 MOBILITY aims to transition fully to renewable hydrogen by 2028.
Contact:
hylane: Weena Ghosh, presse@hylane.de
H2 MOBILITY: Daniela Dietz, presse@h2-mobility.de
Image: Copyright (c) H2 MOBILITY; from left to right:
- Martin Jüngel, Managing Director, H2 MOBILITY,
- Dr Sara Schiffer, Managing Director, hylane
- Frank Fronzke, Managing Director, H2 MOBILITY, during the contract signing