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Bavaria bets big on hydrogen despite skepticism over passenger cars

With just 43 hydrogen cars on Bavarian roads, critics call the state’s refueling stations a boondoggle. Yet BMW and SFC Energy see a future worth billions.

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In the picture we can see a car engine with pipes, battery in it.
In the picture we can see a car engine with pipes, battery in it.

Bavaria bets big on hydrogen despite skepticism over passenger cars

Bavaria's Economics Minister Hubert Aiwander is championing hydrogen technology, maintaining ties with BMW, while SFC Energy, a struggling company, welcomes expanded hydrogen infrastructure. However, the future of hydrogen in passenger cars and the efficiency of refueling stations remain contentious issues.

Aiwander has long been interested in BMW's hydrogen developments, believing it could revolutionize passenger car traffic. He maintains support despite criticism that Bavaria's 17 hydrogen refueling stations are a waste of taxpayers' money. As of mid-2025, only 43 hydrogen passenger cars were registered in Bavaria, a stark contrast to the 1.65 million electric cars nationwide.

SFC Energy, a provider of clean hydrogen fuel cell power solutions, benefits from Bavaria's hydrogen-based infrastructure. The company's solutions support modern deployments and critical infrastructure. However, experts agree that hydrogen is less suitable for used cars, with only 263 hydrogen trucks in Germany. The Bavarian SPD accuses the state government of wasting money on refueling stations. BMW, planning to start hydrogen car series production in 2028, is unconcerned about unused stations in Bavaria. Views on promoting hydrogen differ widely in Bavarian politics, with the Bavarian Ministry of Economics defending the funding due to hydrogen's less developed state.

Despite the debate surrounding hydrogen's suitability for passenger cars and the efficiency of refueling stations, Bavaria's Economics Minister continues to support hydrogen technology. With BMW's plans for hydrogen car production and SFC Energy's benefits from the infrastructure, the future of hydrogen in Bavaria remains a topic of discussion among politicians and experts alike.

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