Toyota's Hydrogen Car Hopes Aren't Over, Tacoma H2 Overlander To Appear at SEMA 2025
JAKARTA - Amid the growing trend of pure electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), Toyota remains confident that hydrogen technology still has a bright future. This confidence was demonstrated directly by the presence of the Toyota Tacoma H2 Overlander Concept at the 2025 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, United States.
Quoting from the Autoindustiya website, Friday, November 7, at the event, Toyota revealed a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), the Toyota Tacoma H2 Overlander Concept.
Toyota USA Vice President Mike Tripp said that at SEMA, the company demonstrated that hydrogen is not only feasible, but is a core consideration in Toyota's vision for what's next.
"This concept proves that clean energy and real-world capabilities can go hand in hand," said Tripp.
The Japanese brand claims the vehicle can travel great distances in the great outdoors and leave no trace thanks to its powertrain. By combining FCEV and EV technologies, Toyota says the Tacoma H2 Overland Concept emits only water through its tailpipe, resulting in cleaner emissions.
At the heart of this FCEV pickup truck is a fuel cell stack and three hydrogen tanks housed within its frame rails, sourced from the second-generation Toyota Mirai, saving costs and allowing Toyota to use proven technology.
The result is a 6 kg capacity, which allows the fuel cell system to combine hydrogen and oxygen, creating a chemical reaction that produces electricity and water vapor.
The powertrain is then augmented by a 24.9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that powers a front electric motor producing 225 kW and a rear electric motor producing 188 kW. The result is a combined system output of 554 hp. The electric motors also feature regenerative braking to keep the batteries charged while on the move.
In addition, the electrified pickup truck features various chassis and suspension upgrades, including a TRD billet long-travel kit, high-performance Fox 2.5 Performance Elite Series shocks, larger front disc brakes, and special 17-inch wheels wrapped in 35-inch off-road tires.
Other key enhancements in the Tacoma H2 Overlander Concept include a TRD cooling system to ensure thermal stability for both the hydrogen and electric systems, and a 15 kW power boost capable of running multiple appliances or charging an EV via dual NEMA 14-50 outlets.
The Tacoma H2 Overlander Concept embodies Toyota's multi-pathway approach to carbon neutrality, demonstrating that there is more than one path to a cleaner future.