The Be.e Electric Scooter Is Made Out Of Hemp, flax And Bio-Resins

The Be.e electric scooter designed by Maarten Heijltjes and Simon Akkaya from Dutch firm Waarmakers has a monocoque body made from NPSP's natural fiber-reinforced composites as well as sustainable materials in which the glass has been replaced by Flax and then mixed with bio-resin.

The exterior of the scooter is a hull shape which is so strong that it also functions as the frame of the scooter. The exterior panels are so tough and strong that they will need a lot of manhandling before they could be damaged.

The Be.e electric scooter allows for up to two hours of driving at a 60-km range and is suited for cold and wet weather since it was developed and tested in the Netherlands, which is known for such type of weather. The windscreen is nano-coated that lets water and dirt slide easily to maintain good visibility, especially in certain weather conditions.

The exterior of the Be.e electric scooter is a hull shape that functions as the frame of the scooter, the exterior panels need a lot of manhandling before they could be damaged, the windscreen is nano-coated that lets water and dirt slide easily to maintain good visibility

The scooter is fitted with a 600 W charger that allows users to charge the scooter at a rate of 20km/h.

It operates on a 48V 40AH battery with the option of a second battery that is able to be installed and juiced by a 600W charger. The Be.e has a range of about 60km and can reach speeds of up to 55km/hr, 100 Nm of torque from its 4 kW electric motor and can climb hills with a 15% grade.

The 600 W charger that offers 20 Km of range for every hour spent charging

The Be.e has a top speed of 55 km/h

Waarmakers says that the design significantly reduces the total number of components needed when producing a steel-framed vehicle, while tipping the scales at a road-ready 95 kg (209 lb). The Be.e can take a combined rider and passenger weight of 180 kg (400 lb). It is available in two colors black and White.

The Be.e weighs just 95 kg, including the battery and available in two colors black and White

There's LED lighting front and back, USB charging ports to top up your smartphone while in the supplied holder, Jjuan hydraulic disc braking front and rear, electric controls from Domino

Unveiled on 27 June, the Be.e scooter was designed in collaboration with Inholland University of Applied Sciences, NPSP composites and Van.Eko.

Van.Eko offers a five-year warranty on all parts and also has a KM plan to help with repairs in case the rider gets stranded somewhere.

Van.Eko also intends to run a rental scheme with four range levels on offer, starting at €140 (about US$184) per month for 300 km (186 miles). If you don't use your monthly allowance, the surplus can be carried forward to the next. The company checks the distance traveled once every year, and if you've gone over your range limit, you'll be charged for the extra kilometers at the same rate as your chosen plan.

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The Be.e Electric Scooter Is Made Out Of Hemp, flax And Bio-Resins