The color-changing car has become a reality! BMW takes the global premiere, with E Ink integrated into production vehicles.
Global e-paper leader E Ink & nbsp; Yuan Tai Technology today (24) announced that equipped with E Ink Prism™ The technical BMW iX3 Flow Edition has been officially unveiled at the 2026 Beijing Motor Show. This milestone symbolizes an important breakthrough in innovative automotive surface technology, with the BMW iX3 Flow Edition becoming the world's first E Ink Prism™The move to a vehicle in the production stage also marks that the electronic and paper body technology has officially moved from a conceptual demonstration to a new stage of practical application.
Yuanta has always shared a vision of making electronic paper into all surfaces and giving them life and emotion. Today, we would like to thank the team for their years of persistence in passing the toughest tests of the automotive industry. This is not only a breakthrough for our outdoor applications, but also a symbol that electronic paper can conquer extreme surfaces such as car bodies - something traditional displays cannot do. We are challenging curves and multiple shapes precisely to meet the possibilities of various markets in the future. Yuantao chairman Li Zhenghao said.
"We are honored to have BMW & nbsp; Such companions accompany us in questioning the impossible boundaries. From this cooperation, we see BMW & nbsp; The team's fearless creativity, and their unreserved imagination for the future. And this spirit is what every one of our colleagues at the Yuanhua is seeking - the courage to explore the unknown, to meet challenges, and to use our hands to truly realize the possibilities that can change the world. "Li Zhenghao said.
E Ink's electrophoretic electronic paper technology has been widely used in electronic book readers and other products. The principle is that through millions of microcapsules containing charged particles, the arrangement state is changed under an electric field to give different visual effects to the surface. When applied to the surface of a car, the exterior of the car can be dynamically changed in a very low energy consumption mode and only consumes electricity during screen switching, demonstrating the unique advantages of electronic paper technology in energy saving and design performance.
BMW iX3 Flow Edition E Ink technology was introduced into the exterior of a car for the first time, and E Ink Prism electronic paper was embedded in the hood structure of a vehicle, which passed BMW's rigorous quality tests to meet automotive engineering and daily use requirements. Its core design consists of eight carefully crafted animations, which transition from subtle elegance to bold visual expressions, allowing the driver to customize the vehicle's appearance depending on mood, personality and driving situation, creating a new expression and personalized experience. Via BMW iX3 Flow Edition & nbsp; The debut also demonstrates the technological development of electronic paper applications on the surface of the vehicle, which has further advanced from custom prototypes to a major milestone in the future which can be introduced at scale.
Continuing years of collaboration, the BMW iX3 Flow Edition presents the latest chapter in the evolution of BMW and E Ink technology. From the breakthrough BMW iX Flow at CES 2022, to the full-color color-changing capabilities demonstrated by the BMW iVision Dee in 2023, to the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA The artistic design presented by the two partners continues to push the boundaries of the automotive imagination in terms of personalisation, digitalisation and design innovation.
The BMW iX3 Flow Edition continues the concept of transforming the vehicle into a dynamic vehicle for personal style and creative design. From the original black and white color electronic paper presented by BMW iX Flow, to the subsequent expansion of colorful and pattern presentation, E Ink electronic paper technology is continuing to open up more possibilities for highly personalized design of automotive appearance.