The invention relates to a fuel
cell system and a low-temperature starting control method thereof. In the low-temperature starting process, the
voltage of a galvanic
pile is controlled in a staged mode through an
electronic load, the output current of the galvanic
pile is controlled in a staged mode, a
drying film can absorb generated water easily, the performance of the galvanic
pile is improved, and the heat yield of the galvanic pile is further increased by controlling the
voltage of the galvanic pile. The galvanic pile is heated, and pore spaces of the catalyst layer and the
diffusion layer are fully utilized; besides, the generated
electric energy is directly supplied to the PTC to heat the cooling liquid, and in order to prevent the PTC from being overheated and discontinuously starting a water pump, the opening degree of a
thermostat is controlled to enable the fuel
cell system to work in a small cycle, and the PTC directly heats the cooling liquid. Compared with the prior art,
quick start of the fuel
cell in a low-temperature environment is facilitated, the low-temperature starting success rate of the fuel cell is improved, and the service life of the fuel cell at a low temperature is prolonged.