The next-generation race car from the ACO and H24 Project is revealed at the Hydrogen Village. It is on display in the form of a 1:1 scale model.

The car was first presented in sketch form last October in Boulogne Billancourt, on the premises of the Amaury group (L’Equipe). Then, at Spa, a small scale model was exhibited in the circuit’s Hydrogen Village (it can also be seen at Le Mans). This time, the H24EVO has been presented on the MissionH24 stand at Le Mans. It’s only a scale model, but it gives a good idea of what the replacement for the H24 will look like.

The tarpaulin, which was still covering the car this morning, was removed by Pierre Fillon (President of the ACO), Jean-Michel Bouresche (President of H24 Project), drivers Stéphane Richelmi and Adrien Tambay, and Technical Director Bassel Aslan (H24 Project).

The livery also reveals the names of the partners. These include Symbio and OPmobility (who are exhibiting a fuel cell and fuel tanks, respectively, on the stand), as well as Michelin, TotalEnergies (whose mobile station is on display outside), Dietsmann and Richard Mille.

To rival the best GT3s

The H24EVO features a 300 kW Symbio fuel cell with a new-generation multi-stack, increasing power density by 50%. It also features 2 tanks storing gaseous hydrogen at 700 bar (7.8 kg of H2), as well as an 872 hp electric motor and a 400 kW lithium battery. It has been designed around an Adess LMP chassis (1300 kg).

ACO president Pierre Fillon stated: “The H24EVO marks a new stage for MissionH24: fielding a hydrogen-electric prototype capable of competing alongside conventional combustion-powered cars. Hydrogen won’t be on the track, it’ll be competing on it.” Jean-Michel Bouresche, CEO of H24Project added: “Our aim is to make the H24EVO the 1st FIA homologated electric-hydrogen prototype, with a level of performance equivalent to the best GT3s.”

Click here to check out the video and here to read the press release.

Article written by Laurent Meillaud and translated by Mariem Ben Tili