Diesel Parity Is Within Reach

With the right route, subsidy, toll, and hydrogen price conditions, fuel cell trucks can make economic sense today.

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What Drives the Business Case

The economic viability of hydrogen trucks is driven by a combination of policy support, operational savings, and long-term cost stability.

Subsidies

Reduce upfront investment and improve payback windows.

Toll Advantages

Improve cost per kilometre through reduced or waived road tolls.

Fuel Cost Visibility

Support planning through long-term hydrogen supply and pricing models.

CO2 Cost Avoidance

Reduce exposure to rising diesel and emissions-related costs.

Germany Business Case Example

A route-based TCO analysis shows how fuel cell trucks can approach diesel parity when vehicle subsidies, toll advantages, hydrogen pricing, and CO₂-related costs are considered together.

Where Hydrogen Makes Business Sense

In the right operating conditions, fuel cell trucks can support both cost competitiveness and strategic fleet value.

• Access to green logistics contracts

• Access to zero-emission zones

• Support for ESG and Scope 3 targets

• Future-proof operations

Explore your savings potential based on your fleet profile.

Financial Service

Every fleet has different financial and operational needs. RYGG offers flexible models to match your strategy—whether you prioritize ownership, cash flow, or full-service simplicity.

Ownership

Direct purchase with full asset control.

• Full asset ownership

• Maximum long-term ROI

• Full flexibility in operations

Financial Leasing

Structured financing with predictable payments.

• Lower upfront cost

• Fixed payment plan

• End-of-term option

Operational Leasing

Asset-light access with flexible contracts.

• Lower asset exposure

• Predictable costs

• Flexible terms

Pay-per-use

Usage-based access for trials and ramp-up.

• Pay by usage

• Lower commitment

• Easy pilot entry

Hydrogen Availability and Price Visibility

Hydrogen supply is a critical part of fleet operation. RYGG works with refuelling infrastructure partners to support route planning, station access, and deployment readiness in selected markets.

Long-term supply and pricing models can help improve cost transparency and reduce exposure to market fluctuations. Where available, RYGG can support bundled fuel pricing and route planning aligned with the hydrogen station network.