THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 2019
- Body style
- Coupé
- Engine
- Hydrogen fuel-cell electric
- Type
- Concept
- Seats
- 4
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Coachbuilding, design & conversions
PRICE & SALES RECORD
Vehicle value
- Original price
- Not documented
- Latest recorded sale
- Not documented
01 / THE STORY
History & context
The Grove Granite was unveiled in collaboration with the Shanghai branch of Pininfarina at the Shanghai Motor Show in 2019. This vehicle represents a significant advancement in automotive technology, integrating cutting-edge ideas in both its bodywork and powertrain. The Grove Granite utilizes fuel cell technology, which is rapidly gaining traction among various companies, including Grove’s parent company, IGE. Fuel cell technology allows the Grove Granite to harness the power of hydrogen, an energy carrier that is lighter than air (oxygen). By combining this with composite and carbon fiber technology, Grove maximizes the benefits of a lightweight vehicle. This results in improved efficiency and performance, aligning with the latest trends in sustainable and innovative automotive design. The incorporation of composite and carbon fiber materials not only enhances the vehicle’s strength and durability but also significantly reduces its weight. This is crucial for a fuel cell vehicle, as a lighter car can more effectively utilize the hydrogen fuel, providing better range and performance. The Grove Granite stands out not only for its technological advancements but also for its bold, sporty, and stylish design. The collaboration with Pininfarina, renowned for its exceptional automotive designs, ensures that the Granite is as visually appealing as it is technologically advanced. This partnership has resulted in a vehicle that serves as a stepping stone towards the future of automotive engineering, showcasing the potential of combining advanced materials and fuel cell technology.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Concept
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- Hydrogen fuel-cell electric
- Specification notes
- Pininfarina/Grove Shanghai 2019 documentation identifies Granite as a four-door, four-seat concept based on Grove's hydrogen fuel-cell platform. Project-specific power, tank and range figures were not published in the cited launch material, so none are inferred from other Grove models.
Dimensions & accommodation
- Seats
- 4
Design & manufacture
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Pininfarina
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Grove Hydrogen Automotive
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 2 photographs
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| ANSA — Shanghai 2019, Pininfarina and Grove Hydrogen www.ansa.it | Major news contemporary report |
| Autocar — Shanghai 2019: Grove Granite d2km96w3x5blkf.cloudfront.net | Major automotive press contemporary report |
| Electrive — Grove fuel-cell concepts at Auto Shanghai 2019 www.electrive.com | Independent industry press |











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