Hyroad Secures 117 Nikola Trucks, Boosts Toyota’s 500‑Mile Hydrogen Fleet

Context In August 2025, Hyroad acquired a fleet of hydrogen fuel‑cell trucks, spare parts, software platforms and intellectual‑property assets from Nikola’s bankruptcy auction. The purchase gives Hyroad a ready‑made inventory of Class 8 trucks—heavy‑duty vehicles capable of long hauls on hydrogen.

Key Facts A Class 8 fuel‑cell truck stores up to 70 kg of hydrogen, roughly the capacity of 12 Toyota Mirai sedans, and can refuel in 15‑20 minutes. Each fill provides a driving range of about 500 miles, matching typical diesel routes while emitting only water vapor. Hyroad’s full‑service model bundles the trucks, maintenance, fleet‑management software and parts into a single commercial package, removing the operational friction that has slowed alternative‑fuel adoption.

Under the new agreement, Hyroad will supply the trucks, ongoing maintenance, data analytics and software to Toyota’s logistics arm. Toyota will provide hydrogen through its own refueling network, currently under construction in Ontario, California. The collaboration aligns vehicle hardware, fuel supply and digital services under one framework.

Jason Zahorik, general manager of Toyota Hydrogen Solutions, said the partnership will accelerate the hydrogen economy and advance heavy‑duty transport. Dmitry Serov, Hyroad’s founder and CEO, highlighted Toyota’s direct investment in the ecosystem as a decisive factor.

What It Means The deal creates the first integrated hydrogen trucking solution at scale in the United States. By coupling 117 ready‑to‑run trucks with a growing refueling footprint, Toyota can test commercial routes while demonstrating the viability of zero‑emission freight. Hyroad’s OEM‑agnostic approach—sourcing vehicles, fuel and software from multiple partners—offers a template for other fleets seeking to transition away from diesel.

The partnership also signals confidence in hydrogen as a long‑range freight fuel, positioning it against battery‑electric trucks that face weight and range constraints on heavy loads. As Toyota expands its hydrogen infrastructure, the combined fleet could serve as a proving ground for broader adoption across the logistics sector.

What to watch next: rollout timelines for the first Toyota‑Hyroad rigs, progress on the California refueling stations, and any additional fleet commitments from other major shippers.