Given the rapid development of electric vehicles and their associated infrastructure, a comparison between this type of propulsion and hydrogen propulsion is suggested. Although specific modules are devoted to this issue, it is worth mentioning here at least some basic information.

In the passenger car sector, the main advantage of hydrogen propulsion is the filling time, which, depending on the type of vehicle and filling station, is usually in the order of minutes (5-10 min). Another advantage is that a fuel cell vehicle does not have to carry as many batteries, so it is lighter than a pure electric vehicle. The lower weight translates into a longer range, which is almost comparable to that of fossil-fuel vehicles (about 450-700 km). One of the advantages of electric vehicles is the possibility to recharge the batteries at home. However, this advantage is dependent on the installation of a recharging facility and the need for a private parking space. The biggest disadvantage of hydrogen-powered passenger cars compared to electric cars is the lack of a network of refuelling stations and the small range of hydrogen-powered passenger cars.

Other areas of transport where hydrogen can be used as a fuel are in particular road freight transport, public transport, work and handling machinery and rail transport. In these areas, the use of hydrogen as an energy source appears to be more efficient than pure electricity. The main advantages of hydrogen propulsion are the significantly lower weight of these vehicles, the speed of filling and the simpler construction of a filling station compared to a charging station with the required power.