Honda has announced that the CR-V e:FCEV will compete in the 2025 Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 22. This marks the first time a hydrogen-powered vehicle will participate in the event. The vehicle will compete in the exhibition class and will be driven by Dai Yoshihara, a previous Pikes Peak class winner and current driver with Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US).
The CR-V e:FCEV will compete with its production zero-emissions powertrain, which consists of a second-generation Honda fuel cell system manufactured in Michigan, a front-mounted electric motor, a 17.7 kWh battery, and two high-pressure hydrogen tanks. The only modifications for competition include a slightly lowered suspension, racing brake pads, lightweight 18-inch wheels with Yokohama Advan A052 tires, a racing seat, and a safety cage. These changes were made by Honda of America Race Team (HART) and engineers at the Honda Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio, where the vehicle is built.
Hydrogen refueling for the race will be handled by Zero Emission Industries (ZEI), using the company’s portable FTcase refueling solution. The FTcase enables hydrogen refueling using a compact system designed for use without specialized hydrogen handling expertise.
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is an annual motorsports event in Colorado, known for its elevation gain from 9,390 to 14,115 feet over a 12.42-mile course with 156 turns. It has been held since 1916 and includes various motorsport disciplines.
Honda has previously entered zero-emissions vehicles in the Pikes Peak event. These include electric vehicles that won the EV Class in 1994, 1999, and 2014, as well as concept vehicles that competed in the Exhibition Class in 2015 and 2016.
Dai Yoshihara has competed at Pikes Peak five times, with a win in the Unlimited Class in 2020 and a second-place finish in the Exhibition Class in 2022. He has raced for Honda since 2023 in multiple touring and endurance championships.
The 2025 CR-V e:FCEV is currently available for lease in California. It is the first production vehicle to combine a hydrogen fuel cell system with plug-in hybrid functionality, offering a 270-mile total EPA range and an estimated 29 miles of all-electric range. The system has improved durability and efficiency over Honda’s previous generation fuel cell models. The vehicle produces 174 horsepower and 229 lb.-ft. of torque.
Honda has over three decades of experience in hydrogen and fuel cell vehicle development. The company’s history includes introducing the first EPA- and CARB-certified fuel cell vehicle for daily use, the Honda FCX, in 2002.
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