Bolt launches first hydrogen cars in Tallinn
Published on: Sep 15, 2025
Ride-hailing company introduces zero-emission hydrogen fleet as Estonia expands green fuel infrastructure.
Tallinn residents can now book rides in hydrogen-powered cars through the Bolt app, marking the launch of the first full hydrogen value chain in the Baltics.
A fleet of 30 Toyota Mirai vehicles will be rolled out gradually across the city. The initiative is supported by a green hydrogen project that includes production and refueling infrastructure at Utilitas’ Väo energy complex, the purchase of the hydrogen cars from ELKE Auto, and a second refueling station set to open later this year at Alexela’s Peterburi Road site.
“Green hydrogen is currently the only alternative capable of replacing fossil fuels not only in transport but also across various industrial sectors,” said Aivo Lokk, Head of Business Analysis at Utilitas. “Volumes remain small and this is a pilot project, but the potential is significant.”
For Bolt, the addition of hydrogen vehicles expands its low-emission transport offering. The rollout aligns with the European Union directive requiring Estonia to establish a nationwide alternative fuels network, with hydrogen refueling stations available at transport hubs and every 200 kilometers along main highways by 2030.
“By building hydrogen refuelling stations, we are paving the way for a new environmentally friendly fuel type in Estonia,” said Artur Dianov, Head of Alternative Fuels Development at Alexela. “The first station is already operational in Väo for business clients, and later this year we will open Estonia’s first retail-accessible hydrogen station.”
The project, co-funded by the Environmental Investment Centre (KIK) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, received investment support from UG Investments, which purchased the vehicles.
