Lhyfe has signed a multi-year contract with BMW Group to supply green hydrogen to the German manufacturer’s site in Steyr, Austria. The facility is responsible for the series development and industrialisation of BMW Group’s hydrogen fuel cell system.
Under the agreement, Lhyfe will begin delivering green hydrogen to the Steyr site using its hydrogen transport fleet, described as one of the most comprehensive in Europe. These will be the company’s first deliveries in Austria.
Support for BMW Group’s hydrogen fuel cell development
The Steyr site is preparing for the mass production of fuel cell systems for the new BMW X5 model. BMW Group’s third-generation hydrogen propulsion system is scheduled for production at the site from 2028.
Previous development phases and prototype generations of this system were carried out in Munich. The latest iteration is designed to be more compact, more powerful and more efficient, improving vehicle range and performance while reducing energy consumption.
The green hydrogen supplied by Lhyfe will be used for series development, industrialisation, testing and validation activities at the Austrian facility.
BMW Group highlights hydrogen as a complementary solution to battery-electric mobility, particularly for intensive-use applications requiring long range and fast refuelling, such as SUVs, taxis, vans, forklift trucks and lorries, as well as in regions where electricity grids may face constraints in supporting large-scale electrification.
Lhyfe’s production and logistics capacity
Lhyfe, active as a producer and supplier of green hydrogen in Europe since 2021, was selected by BMW Group for its combined production and logistics capabilities.
The company operates one of the largest bulk hydrogen transport fleets in the European Union and completed more than 850 deliveries across Europe in 2025. It currently operates four production sites in France and Germany, with a combined production capacity of up to 8.5 tonnes of green hydrogen per day. Two additional production sites in France are planned to be commissioned by the end of the year.
All of Lhyfe’s operating sites are RFNBO-certified, ensuring compliance with European renewable energy requirements. The company states that its infrastructure allows it to supply green hydrogen across Europe.
Strategic partnership for industrial scaling
According to Lhyfe, the collaboration strengthens its role in supplying industrial-scale renewable hydrogen to major manufacturers and marks a new step in its European expansion strategy.
Matthieu Guesné, founder and CEO of Lhyfe, said: “BMW Group is one of the world’s leading mobility companies, whom we commend for its concrete commitment to the energy transition in a sector set to undergo profound transformation. For Lhyfe, being chosen to support the industrial development of its fuel cell technology is strong recognition not only of our expertise, but also of our ability to guarantee a reliable supply that meets the standards of major manufacturers.”
