Spanish startup Liux is preparing to launch a compact electric microcar, the Liux Big, aiming to compete against Chinese-built rivals that have come to dominate Europe's growing microcar market. The company, founded by Antonio Espinosa de los Monteros and David Sancho, is betting on sustainability and repairability rather than domestic sourcing alone, arguing that a fully European supply chain is unrealistic and instead prioritising longevity, recyclability and low emissions.

The Liux Big features a body made from a novel linen-based biocomposite designed to be separated and recycled at the end of its life, while its batteries, though not manufactured in Europe, can be recharged at home including via solar power. Liux has secured Europe-wide homologation for the car and expects sales to begin in the first half of 2027, having pivoted from an earlier five-seat SUV prototype called the Animal to improve its chances of certification. The company now employs 65 people and is scaling up production across three Spanish facilities, including a lean-manufacturing plant in Azuqueca de Henares near Madrid.