Met at CES 2026 after a first notable presentation at VivaTech 2025, the founder of Aemotion has a clear ambition: to invent a new category of electric vehicle, designed for the cities of tomorrow.
At a time when major cities are seeking credible alternatives to the private car, Aemotion forges a unique path. Neither motorcycle nor car, the vehicle developed by The French startup intends to combine the agility of a two-wheeler with the safety and protection of a microcar. A vision championed by its founder for several years, presented at VivaTech 2025 and then again at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, where international interest in the project was clearly confirmed.
A unique concept, designed from the outset for the city
The prototype presented by Aemotion immediately stands out for its extreme compactness: approximately 80 cm wide, the size of a motorcycle, while offering a closed and protective cell. The objective is clear: to allow for easy maneuvering in the city, easy parking and reduced urban impact, without exposing the driver to the usual risks of two-wheelers.
The vehicle is 100 % electric and offers several configurations depending on the intended use. A version with interchangeable batteries is designed for daily commutes with a range of approximately 80 km, while a long-range version can reach up to 200 km, expanding use cases beyond the strictly urban setting.
Security as a technological breakthrough
Where Aemotion truly stands out is in its safety. Unlike conventional scooters and motorcycles, The vehicle incorporates a true protective structure, designed to absorb side and frontal impacts. Secure steering column, seat belts, enclosed cell: The approach is closer to that of a car than a two-wheeler, while still maintaining a leaning driving dynamic.
This ability to lean into corners, a technological signature of Aemotion, allows for retain the feel and stability of a motorcycle, while providing an unprecedented level of protection in this vehicle category.
A French, responsible and modular industry
Nearly 80 % of the prototype is Made in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regionhighlighting a local industrial ecosystem. Aemotion has also done the choice of recycled and recyclable materialsThe lower part of the vehicle is made of expanded polypropylene, a lightweight, impact-resistant material widely used in protective equipment.
This modular design allows, in the event of an accident, for the rapid replacement of certain parts without immobilizing the vehicle for a long time, thus reducing repair costs for the user.
Industrial partners and a long-term vision
For the motor and batteries, Aemotion relies on a French partner specializing in high-end electric motorcycles, guaranteeing both performance and industrial credibilityApproval is an integral part of the strategy, with the stated ambition to move from prototype to a real range of vehicles.
At CES 2026, the founder's message is clear Aemotion is not positioning itself as a simple concept vehicle, but as a future a key player in urban electric mobility, capable of offering a serious alternative to the individual car and traditional two-wheelers.
A new category of mobility is emerging.
By combining compactness, safety, electrification and French industrial know-how, Aemotion illustrates a fundamental trend observed at major international trade shows: the birth of hybrid vehicles, designed specifically for real urban uses, and not as reduced versions of the car.
With Aemotion, the mobility of tomorrow may well no longer have to choose between freedom and security, but finally bring the two together.
