When a suitcase stops being just a storage tool and becomes a new way to move through space, it naturally attracts global attention.
The Airwheel SE3SL+ Smart Rideable Suitcase has received the Silver Award at the 2025 Grand Prix Design Paris (GPDP Award).
The SE3SL+ is a smart electric suitcase designed to combine luggage storage with personal mobility, allowing travelers to ride their suitcase directly through large transportation spaces such as airports and train stations.
What Is the GPDP Award?
The Grand Prix Design Paris (GPDP Award) is an international design competition initiated by the French Institute of Design. It recognizes innovative achievements in architecture, product design, and lifestyle innovation.
The award evaluates products based on the international 5E Design Standard.
- Economie — Technical feasibility and economic value
- Ergonomie — Human-centered usability
- Ethique — Originality and cultural meaning
- Esthetique — Aesthetic quality
- Emotion — Emotional and lifestyle impact
Airwheel SE3SL+: Turning Luggage Into Smart Mobility
The Airwheel SE3SL+ introduces a new travel concept: transforming luggage into a personal mobility device.
Instead of simply dragging a suitcase through large airports, travelers can ride the suitcase to reach their gate faster and with less physical effort.
The suitcase combines three core travel functions:
- Storage for travel essentials
- Rideable electric transportation
- Smart digital connectivity
Key Features of the Airwheel SE3SL+
Rideable Electric Suitcase
The SE3SL+ integrates a brushless motor wheel and electric drive system, allowing users to ride the suitcase at speeds of up to around 10 km/h.
This design helps solve the “last-mile problem” often experienced in large airports and transit hubs.
Airline-Approved Battery
The suitcase features a removable lithium battery with a capacity of 73.26Wh, which complies with airline carry-on battery regulations.
Smart App Connectivity
Through the Airwheel mobile application, users can access real-time information such as:
- Battery status
- Travel distance
- Speed settings
- Lighting effects
- Bluetooth alerts
Apple Find My Integration
The suitcase supports Apple’s Find My network, allowing iPhone users to locate their luggage globally through Apple devices.
Durable Travel Construction
The suitcase shell combines ABS + PC composite materials with an aluminum alloy frame for durability and impact resistance.
Why the Airwheel SE3SL+ Matters for the Future of Travel
Traditional suitcases focus on one purpose: carrying belongings.
The Airwheel SE3SL+ introduces a new category known as rideable smart luggage.
By combining luggage, mobility technology, and smart connectivity, the product transforms how travelers move through large transportation environments.
Recognition from international design awards highlights the growing importance of smart travel technology and micro-mobility innovation.
Conclusion
With the SE3SL+ winning the 2025 GPDP Award, Airwheel demonstrates how product design can reshape everyday travel experiences.
For modern travelers, luggage is no longer just about storage — it is becoming an intelligent mobility companion.
