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Innovative concept cars for the future of mobility

Where visionary design, advanced materials, and next‑generation mobility concepts come together.​
Explore a curated selection of pioneering concept vehicles developed in collaboration with leading automotive innovators and BASF, each representing a unique perspective on the future of sustainable, smart, and experiential mobility.

Discover our latest concept cars

Kia EV3 Car Seat
KIA EV3 Study Car 2

Partnership: Hyundai-Kia x Alten Korea x BASF 
Key Idea: Automotive seating solution
Highlights:

  • Recycled or bio-based feedstock
  • Design-for-disassembly principles 
  • End-of-life considerations

Focus: Circularity, material innovation, automotive interior design

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Hyundai IONIQ “EARTH Concept” Car

Partnership: Hyundai x BASF
Key Idea: Elastollan® TPU Air Hug seat modules
Highlights:

  • Durability, weldability and reliable air-sealing
    performance for repeated inflation cycles
  • Comfort and functionality
  • Ergonomic performance and a distinctive ‘Air’ aesthetic

Focus: Sustainability, comfort, aesthetics

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Two futuristic four-legged robotic vehicles with wheel-equipped limbs displayed on an elevated platform overlooking a modern cityscape.
Suzuki MOQBA2

Partnership: Suzuki x BASF​
Key Idea: Using sustainable, lightweight materials for future mobility​
Highlights:​

  • Lightweight design​
  • Durable TPU and high-gloss PA​
  • Four variations of mobility needs​

Focus: Sustainability, lightweight design, future mobility

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KIA EV3 is driving on a sleek, illuminated test track with a modern architectural backdrop and a bright sky.
KIA EV3

Partnership: Hyundai-Kia x BASF​
Key Idea: Sustainable electric study​
Highlights:​

  • 8 sustainable materials​
  • New sustainability benchmark​
  • Lower CO2 emissions​

Focus: Sustainability, advanced materials, EV future

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Citroën oli with rugged, futuristic design displayed in a dimly lit studio with red accent lighting.
Citroën oli

Partnership: Citroën × BASF​
Key Idea: Fully electric car concept​
Highlights: ​

  • Radical leightweighting​
  • Simplified, recyclable construction​
  • Material-driven design​

Focus: Sustainability, circularity, advanced materials

MobiPower, a bright yellow autonomous delivery robot, operating inside a modern indoor workspace with tables, seating areas, and plants.
MobiPower

Partnership: ZMP, B&Plus x BASF​
Key Idea: Autonomous wireless charging plattform ​
Highlights:​

  • Mobile, robust outdoor-ready charging unit​
  • High-performance BASF materials​
  • Integrated 5G, IoT and AI sensor technology​

Focus: Safe wireless charging, durability, advanced materials​

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Hymer VisionVenture camper van parked beside a scenic lakeside landscape with open rear access and an elevated pop‑up roof.
HYMER VisionVenture

Partnership: HYMER x BASF​
Key Idea: Next-gen campervan mobility​
Highlights: ​

  • Smart interior material solutions​
  • More than 20 innovative BASF plastics​
  • Lightweight construction​

Focus: Adventure mobility, smart interiors​

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Three futuristic GAC electric concept cars in red, silver, and bronze displayed in a modern, geometric indoor showroom.
GAC electric concept car​

Partnership: GAC R&D Center x BASF​
Key Idea: Next‑gen electric mobility through innovative materials​
Highlights: ​

  • Enery efficient​
  • Improved interior air quality​
  • Innovative design​

Focus: Urban mobility, material innovation​
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Hyundai RN30 high‑performance concept car in light blue with upward‑opening doors, parked on an open road with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.
Hyundai RN30

Partnership: Hyundai N x BASF​
Key Idea: Performance & motorsport DNA​
Highlights: ​

  • Aerodynamic lightweight construction​
  • Track-inspired design​
  • High-performance engineering​

Focus: Aerodynamics, driving performance​

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FAQ ​

Q: What are BASF concept cars?
BASF concept cars are collaborative innovation projects developed with leading automotive manufacturers to showcase advanced materials, sustainable solutions, and future mobility concepts. They demonstrate how material innovations can improve vehicle performance, comfort, design, and sustainability.

Q: Why does BASF collaborate on automotive concept cars?
Concept cars allow BASF and automotive partners to explore emerging trends, validate new technologies, and demonstrate how advanced materials can address future mobility challenges, including electrification, lightweighting, and circularity.

Q: What role do engineering plastics play in future vehicle design?
Engineering plastics provide lightweight performance, durability, design freedom, and functionality. They enable innovative vehicle architectures, advanced interiors, and high-performance components for next-generation mobility.

Q: What is unique about the Hyundai IONIQ “EARTH Concept” Car?
The Hyundai IONIQ “EARTH Concept” features Elastollan® TPU Air Hug seat modules designed to deliver comfort, durability, reliable air-sealing performance, and a distinctive aesthetic while supporting sustainability goals.

Q: How are smart technologies integrated into future mobility concepts?
BASF concept vehicle projects showcase solutions that support connected, intelligent mobility, including materials for autonomous systems, wireless charging infrastructure, IoT integration, and advanced vehicle functionality.