The powertrain of a new type of zero emission electric vehicle is researched, which powered primarily by air-breathing proton exchange membrane (PEM )fuel cells with gaseous hydrogen as fuel,and with Lead-acid battery as assistant power.The fuel cell system provides power for the vehicle while the vehicle travel at a cruising speed,and the exceed power will charge for battery.The fuel cell and the battery system will together provide power to the vehicle during periods of peak power demand such as vehicle acceleration or traveling at a high constant speed.At the same time, the powertrain parameter of this fuel cell vehicle are matched reasonably.At last, the dynamic of an electric vehicle is simulated, and the result shows that the dynamic performance perfectly meets the need of the design target.