H24EVO Hydrogen Prototype Set to Star at 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans
The H24EVO hydrogen prototype, developed by the MissionH24 initiative, will take center stage at the inaugural ACO H2 Village during the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans. Opening to the public on June 11, the H2 Village will showcase advancements in hydrogen mobility and motorsport technologies.
First revealed in 2023, the H24EVO represents MissionH24’s shift to liquid hydrogen storage, aligning with the FIA’s recent guidelines for future motorsport applications. The prototype features a 300-kilowatt Symbio multi-stack fuel cell and a 650 kW electric motor, targeting a total weight of 1,300 kg. MissionH24 anticipates the H24EVO will compete at a pace comparable to current LMGT3 vehicles.
Bench testing for the H24EVO is slated to begin in October 2025, with track testing set for April 2026. These efforts align with the planned introduction of a new FIA World Endurance Championship hydrogen category, scheduled for 2028. The prototype will be prominently displayed within a transparent dome alongside additional hydrogen vehicles, including the Ligier JS2 RH2 and Alpine Alpenglow HY6.
On-track demonstrations will take place on June 12, prior to the 24 Hours of Le Mans race starting on June 14. Ligier Automotive’s COO, Richard Tur, remarked, "We’re proud to see the Ligier JS2 RH2 running alongside Alpenglow during these demonstration laps. It highlights our ability to work on innovative projects with partners."
The JS2 RH2, developed in collaboration with Bosch Engineering, has completed over 5,000 kilometers of testing since its introduction at the 2023 event. Ligier also contributed to the design of critical components for the Alpenglow HY6, which is based on a Ligier LMP3 chassis.
As the motorsport industry pivots towards hydrogen, the H24EVO and its contemporaries represent a significant step forward in sustainable racing technology.
