Extreme H is the world's first hydrogen-powered off-road motorsport series, launching October 9–11, 2025, in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia, 45 km southwest of Riyadh. It evolved from Extreme E, the battery-electric series founded by Alejandro Agag in 2021, which ran five seasons in remote, climate-impacted regions. With hydrogen now seen as a scalable clean energy solution, the series pivots to fuel cell technology—ushering in a new era of sustainable motorsport.

Hydrogen for Extreme H will be supplied by ENOWA, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project. ENOWA produces green hydrogen via electrolysis, using renewable electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. This method ensures zero direct emissions and aligns with Saudi Arabia’s broader push toward clean energy leadership.

The inaugural race takes place on a custom-built off-road course in Qiddiya City, a megaproject 45 km southwest of Riyadh.  Qiddiya is designed as “the world’s first city built entirely for play,” with ambitions to host Formula 1, Dakar Rally, and other global events. It aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2060, with 100% wastewater reuse, EV charging in 80% of parking spaces, and a national goal of planting 10 billion trees by 2030.

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