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What's New for 2025?
The CR-V Fuel Cell debuts this year with a novel "plug-in hydrogen" powertrain, by which we mean there's a plug-in battery pack that can provide the energy on its own, and then there are twin hydrogen tanks that back the battery up, just like the gas tank backs up the battery in a plug-in hybrid. Intrigued? Don't get your hopes up unless you live in California and don't mind leasing.
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MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. There's only one standalone version of the 2025 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell, and here it is, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
Well, here's something unusual. You probably need not apply unless you're an early-adopter type living in Southern California, but the CR-V Fuel Cell does offer a useful 29-mile range on battery power alone, which will help minimize the likely inconvenient trips to your nearest hydrogen station.
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