Liux has secured European homologation for its 'Big' microcar, an electric vehicle designed with a focus on sustainable materials and circular manufacturing.
Key facts
- •Liux expects to begin selling the Liux Big in the first half of 2027.
- •The company has secured €16 million in total funding to date.
- •Production capacity is projected to reach 20,000 vehicles per year by 2030.
- •The startup plans to offer the vehicle at a price point below €18,000.
- •Liux currently operates with 65 employees across three production facilities in Spain.
Spanish startup Liux is entering the competitive European microcar market with its new electric model, the Liux Big. The company has secured Europe-wide homologation for the vehicle and expects to begin sales in the first half of 2027. Liux, which currently employs 65 people, is preparing to ramp up production across three Spanish facilities, including a plant in Azuqueca de Henares.
By the numbers
Sustainability and Design
Liux emphasizes a circular approach to manufacturing, focusing on how components are built to ensure they can be recycled or repurposed. Co-founders Antonio Espinosa de los Monteros and David Sancho prioritize material integrity to facilitate a second life for vehicle parts. The company’s design philosophy aims to differentiate its products from Chinese-manufactured microcars currently dominating the European market. The Liux Big is categorized as an L7e vehicle. Despite the category not requiring crash tests, the company has conducted performance testing for braking and maneuvering. The vehicle will be available in 15 kWh and 20 kWh versions, with a cargo model also in development.
Production and Market Strategy
The company’s production strategy follows Toyota’s 'lean management' principles, with its Azuqueca factory handling the final stages of assembly. Liux projects a production capacity of 20,000 cars annually by 2030. To reach customers, the startup plans to leverage partnerships with car dealerships across Europe. While the final price has not been confirmed, Liux stated the vehicle will cost less than €18,000 (approximately $21,000) before government subsidies. The company has secured €16 million in funding, including European grants, to support its market entry.
Timeline
- 2017Co-founder David Sancho unveiled the Bóreas hybrid supercar at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- 2022Liux unveiled its first prototype, the Animal, before pivoting to a smaller microcar design.
- 2026Liux secured Europe-wide homologation for the Liux Big.
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