Other operating expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2022 |
Dec. 31, 2021 |
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| Disclosure of attribution of expenses by nature to their function [line items] | ||
| Net impairment loss on trade receivables | $ 73 | $ 54 |
| Impairment loss allowance | 0 | 0 |
| Restructuring and related costs | 5,317 | 156 |
| Acquisition related costs | 2,857 | 2,115 |
| Other operating expense | 8,247 | 2,325 |
| Cost Reduction Initiatives and Additional Charges | ||
| Disclosure of attribution of expenses by nature to their function [line items] | ||
| Restructuring and related costs | 482 | 156 |
| Ballard Motive Solutions | ||
| Disclosure of attribution of expenses by nature to their function [line items] | ||
| Restructuring and related costs | 5,317 | |
| Ballard Motive Solutions | Contract Exit and Modification Costs, Grant Adjustments Charges, Legal and Advisory Costs | ||
| Disclosure of attribution of expenses by nature to their function [line items] | ||
| Restructuring and related costs | $ 4,835 | $ 0 |