STILRIDE 1 electric motorcycle in profile
CASE / 001
STOCKHOLM, SE

An electric motorcycle. A manufacturing revolution.

A ride less
ordinary.

How one Swedish motorcycle proved that a sheet of steel, thoughtfully folded, could reshape the future of manufacturing.

01 / THE RIDE

The proof
of concept
you can ride.

STILRIDE 1 began as an electric vehicle sketched on paper. It became a sculptural, lightweight motorcycle built around curved folds rather than conventional stamped and welded parts.

Its continuous surfaces make the structure visible. The frame is not hidden beneath the design — it is the design.

Explore features & specs

100 km/h

Top speed

~120 km

Vehicle range

5.1 kWh

Battery capacity

8 kW

Peak power
Front view of the STILRIDE 1 showing its integrated handlebar and frame
FORM / FUNCTIONThe master cylinder is integrated into the handlebar for a cleaner silhouette.

02 / THE TECHNOLOGY

Greener by every fold

From 2D sheet
to 3D strength.

STILFOLD applies curve folding and origami principles to reduce weight and waste. Proprietary software and hardware simplify manufacturing — cutting cost, conserving resources and enabling local production.

0140%

Reduction in weight

0270%

Fewer components

0320%

Lower material costs

0475%

Reduced CO₂ emissions

+80%
CO₂ / CLEAN GRID

More CO₂ for a conventional chassis on Sweden's fossil-free electricity mix. IVL's screening LCA measured the STILRIDE 1 against a market-leading scooter over 58,000 km — and the cleaner the grid, the wider the gap. Read the LCA case study

Close detail of a curved folded steel body panel
01

STILWARE

Intelligent software creates 3D shapes from 2D sheets, folding along curved lines optimized for strength, material use and sustainability.

02

STILTOOL

Hardware translates design data into instructions for automated folding and forming, enabling rapid prototyping and flexible fabrication.

03

STILWORKS

Modular production cells enable local manufacturing inside existing ecosystems, using mono-materials designed for end-of-life recycling.

03 / ORIGIN

It started with
a piece of paper.

2020

The STILFOLD team working together around a STILRIDE prototype

STILFOLD — formerly STILRIDE — was born from a research project backed by the Swedish Innovation Agency and led by founders Tue Beijer and Jonas Nyvang.

Beijer sketched an electric vehicle and, after years of research, arrived at a way to fold it in steel. Nyvang helped make it real. Insights from their first product became STILFOLD: a new process for making things.

“Industrial origami and the power of the curve can reshape the future of mobility.”
Vision

To pioneer a greener future through innovative design and manufacturing solutions.

Mission

To transform industrial manufacturing with sustainable solutions that reduce impact and improve efficiency.

Position

At the forefront of industry, challenging old structures, methods and inherited assumptions.

04 / INDUSTRIES

If it bends,
we can fold it.

The motorcycle is only the beginning. The same system can make lighter, stronger structures across industries.

01

Mobility & automotive

Lighter, durable vehicle components with less material and greater structural integrity.

02

Aerospace & defense

High-performance parts where precision, strength, weight and repairability are critical.

03

Construction

Sustainable structures and architecture without compromising strength or efficiency.

04

Heavy machinery

High-strength components that reduce material use and production energy.

05

Packaging & circularity

Collapsible structures that return to flat form, increasing recyclability and reducing waste.

06

Consumer products

A new language for high-quality objects made with less material and less waste.

RapidRide electric mobility development project

05 / RECOGNITION

From the
workshop.

05.02.25RapidRide: Accelerating the Success of Electric Mobility Startups0121.12.23STILRIDE 1 — German Design Award Winner 20240226.07.23STILRIDE awarded Red Dot Concept Design prize0312.05.23STILRIDE 1 Wins Gold: New York Product Design Awards04

Business Sweden
Catalyst Award
2023

Techarenan
Industrial Award
2022

International Stainless-Steel Forum
Best New Technology
2021