In terms of electrification, Spain is somewhat at the forefront of the energy transition from an industrial perspective in Europe, with several ambitious startups and a reliable strategy to encourage domestic production of batteries and extraction of raw materials.

Among the Spanish startups that are investing their pawns in the field of electric mobility is, in particular, Liux, which should present in the coming months an electric quad bike with interesting potential.

Ambitious range of products

Called the Geko, this model will be almost as big as the Smart Fortwo, measuring 2.7 meters long and 1.5 meters wide. Equipped with a 13 kWh battery combined with a 15 kW (approx. 20 hp) rear-mounted electric motor, it can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h and travel 150 km on a single charge.

According to Lux, it will also be possible to increase autonomy by adding additional modules to the battery, even after purchasing the vehicle. These same modules can be removed and charged at home or in the office, thus avoiding the need to search for a charging station.

When will this ambitious quad go into production and how much will it cost? At the moment, the company is not giving any guidance. However, in early 2024, the startup should begin deliveries of the Animal, a compact electric crossover with two batteries of 46 and 92 kWh, with a range of up to 600 km and a base price of 39,000 euros. Lux was then able to quickly follow his little electric quad bike.

Spain and its electric ambitions

Meanwhile, Spain continues to invest in electrification. The European Commission recently approved the financing plan presented by Madrid, which includes a fund of 837 million euros intended for companies that produce batteries and main components or participate in the extraction of raw materials.

This is the second part of the PERTE-VEC program, the first of which concerns Volkswagen. Last autumn, the German group received almost 400 million euros to support the electrification of the Seat factories in Martorell and Pamplona and the creation of a battery production plant in Valencia.