It was developed by Indian EV manufacturer Ather Energy in collaboration with Swiss materials company Bcomp.
Redux is a concept electric scooter that replaces conventional plastics and carbon fiber with flax-based composite materials. It was developed by Indian EV manufacturer Ather Energy in collaboration with Swiss materials company Bcomp, which supplied its ampliTex flax-fibre composite for the scooter’s body panels.
The use of natural fiber composites is intended to reduce the environmental footprint of vehicle materials while maintaining structural performance. According to Bcomp, ampliTex can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 85 percent compared with traditional carbon fiber while still offering a lightweight, durable alternative for automotive applications.
The material has also been used in motorsport settings, including Formula E, demonstrating its viability in performance-oriented environments.
In addition to sustainability benefits, flax-fibre composites offer inherent vibration-damping properties. This characteristic can help improve ride comfort and potentially enhance component longevity by reducing the transmission of vibrations through the vehicle structure.
Although Redux remains a concept rather than a production model, it highlights a growing focus on material innovation within the electric mobility sector. The project suggests that future advances in electric vehicles may increasingly depend not only on battery and drivetrain improvements, but also on the adoption of lower-emission, high-performance materials.
