Just last year the company announced that the Stellantis Pro One commercial vehicle lineup was expanding its European production capabilities of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with in-house production.

Stellantis has officially ended its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program, citing persistent infrastructure limitations, high capital costs, and insufficient market incentives.

For North America’s automotive aftermarket and technician community, this move signals a clear pivot toward battery-electric and hybrid technologies and a narrowing of hydrogen’s role in light commercial vehicle (LCV) service and support.

Stellantis had planned to launch hydrogen-powered Pro One vans in Europe, with future expansion into North America via platforms like the Ram 5500 fuel cell truck. However, the company now sees no viable path to widespread adoption before 2030 and has redirected its R&D efforts to more scalable technologies.

Technology Outlook: Why Hydrogen Lost Momentum

Hydrogen fuel cells promised fast refueling and zero-emission operation, but the reality proved more complex. Stellantis noted that hydrogen refueling infrastructure remains sparse across in both Europe and the U.S.–there are only a handful of publicly accessible stations in Canada—and the economic viability of hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles (LCVs) is unlikely before 2030.

The company had planned to begin serial production of its Pro One hydrogen vans for Europe this summer in Hordain, France and Gliwice, Poland, but those launches have now been shelved.

Jean-Philippe Imparato, COO for Enlarged Europe, emphasized that the segment remains a “niche market with no prospects of mid-term economic sustainability”, and that Stellantis must prioritize scalable technologies to meet regulations and customer expectations.

For technicians and service managers, this shift has practical implications:

• No new hydrogen-powered Stellantis vehicles will enter the North American market in the near term, reducing the need for hydrogen-specific diagnostic tools, training, and infrastructure.
• EV and hybrid platforms will dominate future service bays, especially in commercial fleets and light-duty trucks.

The Road Ahead: Electric and Hybrid Dominate

For technicians, this shift underscores the importance of upskilling in EV diagnostics, battery systems, and hybrid drivetrains. Stellantis is doubling down on its electric and hybrid offensive, which means more vehicles entering service bays with high-voltage systems, regenerative braking, and advanced thermal management now and into the aftermarket future for these vehicles.