ÆMotion has unveiled a four-wheeled micro electric vehicle prototype designed to blend the agility of motorcycles with the protective features of compact cars. Presented during Vivatech 2025 in Paris, the vehicle introduces a tilting body system that enables side-to-side motion in corners—similar to motorcycles—while maintaining the structural stability of a four-wheeled frame.
The two-passenger prototype represents over a decade of development since the company’s initial research began in 2014. The core concept addresses a well-known vulnerability in motorcycle safety: the inability to stay upright during uncontrolled slips caused by wet surfaces, sharp turns, or poor road conditions. ÆMotion’s EV seeks to overcome this with a tilting chassis, akin to the mechanism used in Toyota’s 2013 i-ROAD concept, offering better stability during turns by keeping the center of gravity in balance.
Despite being lightweight at just 230 kilograms, the vehicle features a fully enclosed cabin with windshield wipers, crash protection zones, and seat belts—elements typically absent in two-wheeled alternatives. The compact design, measuring 235 x 79 x 171 cm, makes it well-suited for narrow urban environments. ÆMotion reports a driving range of up to 200 kilometers on a fixed battery, or 70 kilometers when using a swappable battery system.
Positioned between motorcycles and cars in both form and function, the prototype represents a growing segment of urban mobility solutions aimed at improving safety and efficiency without sacrificing maneuverability.