Verified Performance Tests i Results are sourced from independently published instrumented tests. Manufacturer estimates are excluded. Read our methodology. Updated Jul 2026 · 1 production run

Hyundai Nexo 0–60 Times

The Hyundai Nexo 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 verified production test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and more.

The fastest tested production Hyundai Nexo is the 2019 Hyundai Nexo Limited Fuel Cell, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.80 seconds at 79.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested production Hyundai Nexo is the 2019 Hyundai Nexo Limited Fuel Cell, which took 8.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.80 seconds at 79.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Across the 1 verified production test of the Hyundai Nexo, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.40 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.80 seconds at 79.00 mph.

Fastest 0–60 8.40sec 2019 Limited Fuel Cell · stock
Average 0–60 8.40sec Across 1 production run
Avg ¼ Mile 16.80sec @ 79.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.40sec 2019 Limited Fuel
2019 Hyundai Nexo

Across 1 verified production run, the Hyundai Nexo ranges from 8.40 to 8.40 seconds 0–60, with a 8.40-second average.

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Hyundai Nexo 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

1 production test · 1 year
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2019 Hyundai Nexo

1 production run
Avg 0–60 8.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.80 sec
Production Tests 1
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2019 Hyundai Nexo Limited Fuel Cell
8.40sec 0–60
16.80s ¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
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0–60 mph
8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.80 sec
Trap Speed
79.0 mph
Engine
Hydrogen Electric 1.6-kWh
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
1A
Horsepower
161 hp
Torque
291 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,144 lbs
Power-to-Weight
25.7 lbs/hp
MPGe EPA
59 C / 54 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Hydrogen fuel cell
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 1 production runs
2019 Hyundai Nexo Limited Fuel Cell

How we verify Hyundai Nexo performance data

Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Hyundai Nexo trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Hyundai Nexo performance FAQs

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The quickest production Hyundai Nexo on record is the 2019 Hyundai Nexo Limited Fuel Cell, which runs 0–60 mph in 8.40 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.80 seconds at 79.0 mph.
The slowest recorded production Hyundai Nexo is the 2019 Hyundai Nexo Limited Fuel Cell, which takes 8.40 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 1 verified production run, a Hyundai Nexo reaches 60 mph in 8.40 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.80 seconds at roughly 79.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year, covering 1 production run. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Hyundai Nexo can do, not a single marketing claim.

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