What Hyliko does

Hyliko SAS is a French hydrogen mobility company founded in 2021 by Kouros and headquartered in Paris that develops, retrofits, and operates hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks for road freight transport. The company converts diesel Renault Trucks (T and C series, over 5 years old) into zero-emission hydrogen vehicles and also offers new-build hydrogen trucks, serving road freight carriers, construction and public works operators, and industrial shippers across France and selected European geographies.

The core technology combines a hydrogen fuel cell with lithium-ion batteries in a hybrid architecture, integrating best-in-class components from a curated partner ecosystem: Toyota fuel cells, OPmobility high-pressure hydrogen storage, Wattalps immersion-cooled lithium-ion batteries (the first system globally approved under UN R100 Revision 5 by the German KBA), Dana TM4 transmissions, Green GT powertrains, and Eaton power management. The product range includes the Hy T44 (First and Second Edition in C and T configurations), Hy R26 rigid truck, and Hy R32 Excavator 8×4 — Europe's first hydrogen-powered vacuum excavator. Specifications include 15–20 minute refuelling, 500–700 km range at 350-bar pressure (rising to 1,000 km with 700-bar distribution from 2027), Crit'Air 0 eligibility, and demonstrated operational availability above 95%.

Hyliko operates a 'Hydrogen & Trucks as-a-Service' commercial model that bundles vehicle provision (purchase or lease of new or retrofitted trucks), green hydrogen energy from Hyliko-operated and partner refuelling stations, and operational services (Hyliko Connect fleet monitoring, Hyliko Driver app, Hyliko Service Center maintenance, 24/7 support) into a single pay-as-you-go payment. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales, regional government-backed pilot programmes (Occitanie, Île-de-France), and channel partnerships with hydrogen station operators including Qair, TEAL Mobility, HYmpulsion, HYSETCO, and Brétéché. Operations span the Villabé Paris Sud Center of Excellence, the Saint-Priest Innovation Center, and the European H2Accelerate TRUCKS consortium, which targets 125 hydrogen trucks across six EU member states by 2028.

Name

Hyliko

Legal name

Hyliko SAS

Website

https://hyliko.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hyliko SAS is a French hydrogen mobility company that retrofits and builds hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks, offering an integrated 'Hydrogen & Trucks as-a-Service' bundling vehicles, green hydrogen energy, and fleet services for enterprise freight, logistics, and construction operators across France and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hydrogen Truck Sales and Leasing: Hyliko offers hydrogen trucks for purchase or lease, including both retrofitted (from diesel Renault Trucks models) and new-build vehicles. The company provides the full hydrogen vehicle as part of its integrated Hydrogen & Trucks as-a-Service offering.
2. Hydrogen Energy (H2 Fuel): Hyliko operates and provides access to a network of hydrogen refuelling stations delivering green and low-carbon hydrogen. Refuelling takes 15-20 minutes with 350-bar distribution (current) and 700-bar coming from 2027. Station network open 7 days a week.
3. Decarbonisation Services and Fleet Management: Hyliko offers audit, tailor-made decarbonisation solutions, and digital fleet management tools (Hyliko Connect, Hyliko Driver, Hyliko Service Center) bundled into a single all-in billing model. Services include 24/7 technical assistance, maintenance, and operational support.
4. As-a-Service (Truck-as-a-Service): Hyliko's flagship 'Hydrogen & Trucks as-a-Service' bundles the hydrogen truck, energy, and all associated services into a single pay-as-you-go payment. This removes upfront capital expenditure for fleet operators and shippers seeking decarbonisation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hyliko provides an integrated "Hydrogen & Trucks as a Service" solution for heavy-duty road freight decarbonization. The offering bundles zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell trucks (either newly built or retrofitted from existing Renault Trucks diesel models) with green and low-carbon hydrogen energy supply from its refueling network and a suite of digital and operational services (fleet monitoring, maintenance, 24/7 support) under a single pay-as-you-go billing model. Customers are primarily enterprise transport operators, shippers, and construction firms seeking diesel-equivalent range and payload without upfront capital outlay.

Product overview

Hyliko is a French company offering an integrated 'Hydrogen & Trucks as a Service' solution for heavy-duty road freight decarbonization. The portfolio includes both proprietary retrofitted hydrogen trucks (Hy T44 First and Second Edition in C and T ranges, Hy R26, and Hy R32 Excavator) and resold OEM vehicles (Iveco TRE FCEV, Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell), complemented by a hydrogen refueling network infrastructure at 350 and 700 bar, digital fleet management tools (Hyliko Connect, Hyliko Driver, Hyliko Service Center), and hydrogen retrofit technology services. The offering follows a pay-as-you-go model with zero-emission commitments, combining vehicle provision with energy supply and operational services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hyliko Extended: An ecosystem of hydrogen refueling stations operated by Hyliko and partner stations, providing green and low-carbon hydrogen distribution for trucks across France.

Products and services

• Hy T44 Second Edition - Gamme C 44-ton hydrogen tractor truck retrofitted from Renault Trucks, optimized for construction and public works (BTP) applications with a robust chassis for construction site operations.
• Hy T44 Second Edition - Gamme T 44-ton hydrogen tractor truck retrofitted from Renault Trucks, designed for long-distance interregional transport with 7 kg H2 per 100 km consumption.
• Hy T44 First Edition First hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck homologated in France: a 44-ton tractor unit with 40.8 kg hydrogen capacity and 400-500 km range.
• Hy R26 First Edition Hydrogen-powered rigid truck for specific and urban logistics missions, ideal for urban distribution operations.
• Hy R32 Excavator 8x4 Europe's first hydrogen-powered vacuum excavator heavy truck: a 32-ton 8x4 rigid vehicle with 360 kW (490 hp) powertrain and an RSP-developed excavator offering 42,000 m³/h suction capacity for construction site operations.
• Iveco TRE FCEV Iveco fuel cell electric truck with 73 kg hydrogen tank at 700 bar, offering 650-800 km range, 480 kW rated power, and 44 t GVW, distributed by Hyliko as a resale product.
• Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell Hyundai hydrogen heavy-duty truck with 31 kg hydrogen capacity, 350-450 km range, 350 kW power, for 19-26 t applications, distributed by Hyliko as a resale product.
• Hyliko Hydrogen Refueling Network Network of hydrogen refueling stations at 350 bar and 700 bar (from 2027), providing green and low-carbon hydrogen for heavy-duty trucks with 15-20 minute refueling times and 7-day-a-week access.
• Hydrogen & Trucks as a Service Integrated hydrogen mobility offering combining truck provision (new or retrofit), hydrogen energy supply, and digital fleet management services in a pay-as-you-go pricing model with zero compromises on emissions.
• Hyliko Connect Fleet monitoring platform enabling real-time tracking of hydrogen trucks, monitoring of emissions avoided, and tracking of decarbonization targets.
• Hyliko Driver Mobile application providing GPS navigation, real-time hydrogen station availability, and eco-driving/e-learning support for hydrogen truck operators.
• Hyliko Service Center Technical maintenance and repair service for hydrogen trucks delivered through Hyliko's network and approved partners to maximize fleet uptime.
• Hydrogen Retrofit Technology Service Conversion service transforming existing diesel Renault Trucks T and C series (over 5 years old) into zero-emission hydrogen vehicles through Hyliko's complete refurbishment process, giving diesel trucks a second life as hydrogen trucks.
• Hyliko Paris Sud Center of Excellence First French center dedicated to hydrogen-powered heavy goods vehicles, located in Villabé (Essonne), combining a hydrogen refueling station, technical maintenance center, and operational services near the A6 motorway.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 95%+ operational availability demonstrated in commercial deployments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, supporting, flagship, historical and strategic.

• HYmpulsion (HYGUANE Project)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026As part of the HYGUANE project initiated by the European Space Agency (ESA) in 2023, HYmpulsion and Hyliko are combining expertise to deploy hydrogen mobility in French Guiana. Hyliko is providing a retrofitted Hy T44 4×2 FCEV tractor unit to MT Aerospace for logistics at the Guiana Space Centre. A refuelling operation was conducted at the Lyon-Saint-Exupéry hydrogen station.
• WattalpscoreTechnology or Integration · 28 May 2026Wattalps is an Isère-based battery manufacturer pioneering immersion-cooled lithium-ion batteries for heavy-duty industrial vehicles. Their batteries are a key component of Hyliko's second-generation hydrogen retrofit trucks. Wattalps' system is the first globally approved by the German KBA under UN R100 Revision 5, the most demanding global standard for vehicle battery safety.
• RSP (Excavator Equipment)supportingTechnology or Integration · 30 March 2026RSP develops excavator equipment for the hydrogen vacuum excavator truck. Hyliko's Hy R32 Excavator 8×4 (32-ton) vehicle features an RSP-developed excavator with 42,000 m³/h suction capacity, retrofitted in France.
• LhyfecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026Lhyfe is a pioneering producer of green and renewable hydrogen. A new multi-year contract renews and extends a 2024 collaboration, covering more than 200 tonnes of RFNBO (Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin) hydrogen. This supply agreement powers Hyliko's Villabé station (in operation since mid-2024) and the upcoming Tremblay-en-France station (opening 2027).
• Occitanie RegionmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026The Occitanie Region partnered with Hyliko and Qair in the European Corridor H₂ project to offer transport operators and shippers free trials of the HyT44 hydrogen truck from March to May 2026. Trials took place at DH'Occ hydrogen stations in Béziers and Narbonne. The region is positioning itself as a pioneer in hydrogen mobility along the A9, A61, A20, and A68 corridors.
• H2Accelerate TRUCKS ConsortiumflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026Europe's largest EU-funded project for zero-emission hydrogen heavy-duty transport. Hyliko joined alongside Volvo Group, Scania Pilot Partner, and Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility Germany. Funded with €30 million from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership. The project targets 125 hydrogen fuel cell trucks across 6 EU member states by 2028, first vehicles in 2026. TEAL Mobility (TotalEnergies/Air Liquide JV) strengthens the hydrogen refuelling network.
• Dana TM4coreTechnology or Integration · 20 January 2026Dana TM4 supplies and integrates transmission systems into Hyliko hydrogen trucks for robust power transmission to wheels under demanding operating conditions. Systems are designed for long-distance transport, energy-intensive equipment (tippers, cranes), and repeated starts on construction sites. This partnership ensures long-term mechanical durability, performance stability, and reduced downtime from premature wear.
• SAFRAhistoricalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2023SAFRA and Hyliko partnered in 2023 for series retrofitting of hydrogen-powered heavy goods vehicles in France. This was one of Hyliko's earliest hydrogen retrofit partnerships.
• ToyotacoreTechnology or IntegrationToyota is a pioneer and leader in environmental technologies with 30 years of fuel cell development. After three decades of advancement, Toyota offers zero-emission fuel cell solutions derived from the latest hydrogen mobility advances. Toyota's fuel cells equip Hyliko hydrogen trucks, converting hydrogen to electricity with water as the only byproduct.
• OPmobilitycoreTechnology or IntegrationOPmobility designs and produces complex, interactive body systems, emission reduction systems, and energy storage systems. As a hydrogen storage specialist, OPmobility equips Hyliko trucks with high-pressure hydrogen storage systems.
• Green GTcoreTechnology or IntegrationGreen GT is a specialist in high-power hybrid electric-hydrogen systems. They manufacture the powertrains (groupes moto-propulseurs) for Hyliko hydrogen trucks.
• EatonsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEaton is a specialist in power management, helping customers manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical energy more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. They support Hyliko trucks' power management systems.
• Capgemini InventstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapgemini Invent has been supporting Hyliko since its inception in structuring the business model and supporting operational and commercial launch. This is a strategic consulting relationship shaping Hyliko's market approach.
• TEAL MobilitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTEAL Mobility is a joint venture between TotalEnergies and Air Liquide developing hydrogen stations compatible with heavy goods vehicles throughout France and Europe, present in the Netherlands and Germany. They operate hydrogen stations with capacities exceeding 1,000 kg per day. TEAL is a key refuelling infrastructure partner for Hyliko's European expansion.
• QairmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQair is developing green hydrogen stations in the Occitanie region, with hydrogen produced locally at Port-La-Nouvelle. Qair operates DH'Occ hydrogen stations in Béziers and Narbonne serving up to 600 kg of renewable hydrogen per day, supplying light vehicles, buses, trucks, and coaches.
• HYSETCOsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHYSETCO is a hydrogen mobility startup offering an integrated rental solution for light and commercial hydrogen vehicles, including all associated services. HYSETCO is developing its stations in the Île-de-France region.
• HYmpulsionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHYmpulsion's objective is to initiate the green hydrogen mobility market in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes through the construction and operation of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure dedicated to light and heavy mobility (ZEV project). HYmpulsion operates the Lyon-Saint-Exupéry hydrogen station used for the HYGUANE project refuelling demonstration.
• Brétéché HydrogènesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrétéché hydrogen stations in Vendée are operated under the AVIA Hydrogen brand, combining local expertise with national visibility. SYDEV (Vendée Departmental Energy and Equipment Syndicate) is also a partner, guaranteeing public service of energy distribution in Vendée.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Quantron AG: German-based commercial vehicle developer specializing in hydrogen and battery-electric trucks and buses; mirrors Hyliko's zero-emission heavy-truck retrofit/integration approach in a neighboring market.
• Clean Logistics: European developer converting diesel trucks (including heavy-duty) into hydrogen fuel cell vehicles — directly competes with Hyliko's retrofit methodology and target customer segments.
• Hyzon Motors: US-listed developer of hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks, directly comparable to Hyliko in FCEV trucking for logistics and commercial fleets.
• Gaussin: French-listed clean mobility company developing hydrogen and electric heavy vehicles, including tractor units; operates in Hyliko's home market and competes on similar use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Volvo Trucks: Consortium partner in H2Accelerate TRUCKS; sells FCEV (GenH2) and BEV heavy trucks across Europe and competes with Hyliko for hydrogen-fleet orders while sharing EU scaling benefits.
• Iveco Group: Supplies the Iveco TRE FCEV that Hyliko resells; Iveco's own zero-emission heavy-truck lineup targets the same transporteur and BTP customer base.
• Daimler Truck: Mercedes-Benz GenH2 and battery-electric Actros offer direct FCEV heavy-duty competition across European logistics; significant scale and dealer/service advantage over Hyliko.
• Renault Trucks: OEM whose diesel T and C series form the physical base of Hyliko's retrofits; also sells its own BEV/FCEV trucks (e.g., E-Tech T), making Renault Trucks both supplier and direct incumbent competitor.
• Hyundai Motor: Consortium partner in H2Accelerate and a reseller source for Hyliko (XCIENT Fuel Cell); operates the most-deployed FCEV heavy truck fleet globally and competes at scale with Hyliko.

Others

• Ballard Power Systems: PEM fuel cell stack supplier whose components underpin commercial FCEV trucks (including Volvo, Daimler, others); an upstream enabling partner relative to Hyliko's stack sourcing from Toyota.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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