The official winners of the 2025 Japan IDPA Award (International Design Pioneer Award) have recently been announced. Among thousands of entries from over 70 countries and regions, the Airwheel SE3SL Smart Rideable Electric Suitcase stood out and won the Silver Award in Product Design.
As one of Airwheel’s flagship products, the SE3SL has already received multiple international design awards across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Continuous recognition from global design institutions highlights Airwheel’s growing influence in the smart mobility and electric luggage industry.
Established in Tokyo in 2018, the Japan IDPA Award is one of the most influential international design competitions, covering product design, architecture, interior design, and visual communication. Winning this award represents both design excellence and market value recognition on a global scale.
Most innovations improve existing products incrementally. The Airwheel SE3SL takes a different approach — it redefines what a suitcase is meant to be.
Instead of simply being something you pull, this rideable electric suitcase transforms into a smart mobility device that actively carries you. This fundamental shift is a key reason why it gained high recognition from international judges.
In airports, train stations, exhibitions, and urban environments, the real challenge is not distance — it’s carrying heavy luggage.
The Airwheel SE3SL smart suitcase features a high-performance motorized front wheel and a patented telescopic riding structure. Once extended, the wheelbase increases by 180mm, providing enhanced stability and balance.
Users can simply sit on the suitcase, hold the handle, and ride at speeds up to 9.9 km/h. Travel becomes faster, easier, and significantly less physically demanding.
Modern travel relies heavily on smartphones and smart devices. Navigation, payments, communication, and entertainment all require constant power.
The SE3SL includes a built-in USB charging port, allowing users to charge phones, tablets, earbuds, and other devices anytime during their journey.
True intelligence is about seamless interaction, not complexity.
The dedicated Airwheel smart app provides full control and real-time data, including speed, battery level, and mileage. Users can adjust speed continuously from 0.1 to 9.9 km/h depending on their travel needs.
Additional features include:
• 8 ambient light colors and 9 dynamic lighting effects
• Low battery alerts and Bluetooth disconnection reminders
• Remote control and programmable riding modes
• Motorized extension and retraction via smartphone
The SE3SL is built for real-world travel scenarios.
With dimensions of 530 × 360 × 236 mm, it meets international 20-inch carry-on standards, making it suitable for cabin use on most airlines.
It is equipped with a 73.26Wh modular lithium battery, compliant with airline regulations. The removable design allows quick security checks and convenient charging.
The suitcase body uses a high-strength ABS + PC composite material, offering both lightweight performance and durability against impact.
Inside, it features an Airwheel patented integrated aluminum frame, supporting up to 95 kg load capacity.
Additional thoughtful details include:
• Front-opening design for easy access
• TSA-approved lock for international travel security
• Lightweight structure (approx. 6.8 kg without battery)
From pioneering the concept of rideable luggage to winning global design awards, Airwheel has consistently focused on one mission: making travel more effortless and free.
With over 600 global patents and recognition from prestigious awards such as IDEA (USA), iF Design Award (Germany), MUSE Design Award, and more, Airwheel products are now present in 168 countries worldwide.
The 2025 Japan IDPA Award marks another milestone for the Airwheel SE3SL — but innovation never stops.
Airwheel will continue to push the boundaries of electric suitcase technology, delivering smarter, more efficient, and more enjoyable travel experiences for users around the world.
