Ather Energy unveils the Redux concept with a revolutionary 3D-printed seat, previewing a future of customized electric two-wheeler performance.
At the Ather Community Day 2025, the Bangalore-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer unveiled its most radical project yet, the Ather Redux concept. Positioned as a futuristic blend of scooter practicality and motorcycle performance, the Redux signals the direction Ather Energy envisions for its upcoming innovations. Among its standout features is a first-of-its-kind 3D printed seat, designed and engineered by Nomoq 3D Tech LLP, which pushes the boundaries of comfort, performance, and customization in urban mobility.
The seat itself represents a major leap in design innovation. Created using flexible photopolymer resin and advanced computational techniques, the MESH Tech seat combines durability, lightweight construction, and rider comfort in a single solution. At its core lies a parametric lattice structure, specifically engineered for an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. This design approach allows the seat to shed unnecessary weight while ensuring long-lasting durability and a supportive riding experience.
The lattice geometry was computationally optimized to strike a balance between flexibility and rigidity, ensuring that areas requiring comfort could deform naturally while sections exposed to high stress remained stable. By introducing variable lattice thickness, the engineers controlled how different regions of the seat responded under pressure. This meant that while the seating surface offered adaptive compression for comfort, the mounting points and high-load areas maintained their integrity, delivering both stability and resilience.
Beyond comfort, this seat also hints at the future of personalized mobility solutions. With the potential for mass customization, the technology could eventually allow manufacturers to tune the lattice stiffness and deformation patterns based on individual rider pressure data. This would enable seats that adapt not only to riding posture but also to the unique body mechanics of each rider, paving the way for tailored ergonomics at scale.
But the Redux is not just about the seat. As a concept, it embodies Ather’s ambition to redefine what an electric scooter can be. Built on a lightweight aluminium frame, the Redux has been styled to merge the nimbleness of a scooter with the agility of a sportbike. Its radical bodywork incorporates aerodynamic wings and scoops, while the clip-on handlebars add a sportier stance that challenges conventional scooter design.
Futuristic features showcased in the Redux include adaptive ride dynamics, which enable the scooter to adjust its behavior according to terrain and speed, and a posture-based transformation system that transitions the riding style from casual scooter ergonomics to sportbike aggression. Adding to its list of innovations, Ather has developed Morph-UI, a dynamic interface that adapts in real time to the rider’s intent and riding conditions. The Redux even boasts a “Take Off” feature, which appears to function as an advanced launch control, providing riders with an exhilarating acceleration experience.
While many of these features seem far ahead of what is available in production scooters today, Ather Energy has a track record of pioneering technologies in the Indian EV space. The company has consistently stayed ahead of its competitors in terms of design, connected features, and performance benchmarks. For this reason, industry observers believe that although the Redux in its current form is purely a concept, a toned-down production model inspired by it may not be too distant a reality.
The Ather Redux is one of the boldest concepts ever introduced by an Indian EV manufacturer. Its combination of groundbreaking design elements, innovative engineering such as the 3D printed MESH Tech seat, and its vision for a future of personalized, performance-oriented electric mobility make it a defining statement for the years to come. With Ather’s track record of delivering advanced solutions ahead of rivals, enthusiasts and industry watchers alike can expect the Redux to influence the next generation of electric two-wheelers.
