The vehicle has been prepared for the competition by the Honda of America Race Team (HART), Honda RD Japan, and Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US). On June 22, the CR-V e:FCEV will tackle a challenging 20 km mountain course with 156 turns. Behind the wheel is the class winner of Pikes Peak, two-time Formula Drift champion, and HRC US driver Dai Yoshihara.
The production CR-V e:FCEV of 2025 will compete in the "exhibition class" without any changes to the zero-emission powertrain. This vehicle is equipped with Honda’s second-generation fuel cell system, an electric motor, a 17.7 kWh battery, and two hydrogen tanks. Race modifications include a suspension lowered by 2.5 cm, racing brake pads, lightweight 18-inch wheels, and Yokohama Advan A052 tires. Additionally, a racing seat and safety cage have replaced the standard driver’s seat.
Honda CR-V e:FCEV
The CR-V e:FCEV is hand-built at the Honda Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio. It is the only hydrogen passenger vehicle produced in America. Additionally, it is the first vehicle to combine hydrogen fuel cells with plug-in hybrid technology.
The Pikes Peak Hill Climb is called the "Race to the Clouds" due to its summit at 4,301 meters in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. It is one of the oldest motorsport events in America, established in 1916. Drivers from around the world compete for the best time on a grueling mountain course that starts at an elevation of 2,862 meters above sea level.
The 2025 CR-V e:FCEV has a range of 435 km and can travel up to 47 km in full electric mode. Currently, the model is available for leasing in California.
Source: Honda
