BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter
BMW plans to unveil their premium electric scooter in India on 24 July. The BMW CE 04 features a liquid-cooled permanent magnet synchronous motor that can accelerate from zero to 50kmph in just 2.6 seconds with an impressive top speed of 120 kmph.
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Are You Searching for an Eco-Friendly Two Wheeler? Look No Further: BMW CE 04 Is an Ideal Solution The BMW CE 04 electric scooter represents Germany’s inaugural foray into this niche market and boasts many features to meet your needs.BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter
The BMW CE 04 features an 8.9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack which is claimed to give its scooter a range of up to 130 km, as well as a 15 kW permanent magnet liquid-cooled synchronous electric motor which produces 41 horsepower of peak output – this allows it to accelerate from 0-50kmph in just 2.6 seconds and achieve top speeds of 120kmph.BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter
The scooter comes in two colors, Grey Metallic and Light White, both featuring futuristic looks that will certainly grab everyone’s attention on the road. Its large apron and flat body panels on either side further distinguish its unique character, while its bench-like seat with height adjustment of 780mm adds comfort.BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter
This scooter boasts several safety and performance features such as regenerative braking, reverse function that moves the bike backwards at walking speed, adaptive LED corner peering headlight, ABS “Pro,” tire pressure monitors and Dynamic ride mode for additional riding pleasure.BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter
BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter Performance
BMW doesn’t provide exact figures for its CE 04’s electric motor’s performance; however, BMW claims 31mph can be reached in 2.6 seconds with a top speed claimed of 120kph – that is enough to beat most scooters out there, including Vespa’s 300 Super Sport and Yamaha’s TMAX 560 without its CVT losing some torque.BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter
The motor sits within the steel frame, surrounded by its battery pack and other electronic gubbins. A long corridor of cells runs all the way back to the rear wheel for added drama; its wide front frame features wide and angular arms to further emphasize its dramatic presence. Although this long backbone does limit cargo room, rear wheels offer ample clearance so a luggage rack may still be installed for extra cargo capacity.
The ride position and handling on the CE 04 were comfortable. At lower speeds, front steering required some muscle, but at higher speeds the bike felt stable. BMW offers three riding modes – Eco, Rain and Road – to customize how an e-scooter responds to user input and utilize regenerative braking; Eco is most aggressive while Rain and Road use more conservative approaches; Our tester included the $500 Comfort package with seat with backrest as an option.BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter
BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter Design
BMW’s first entry into the Indian electric scooter market is an eye-catching machine. Built for urban living, the CE 04 exudes “silent rocket” at first glance – not quite like Tron Lightcycle or Stormtrooper bike from Akira but as close as any vehicle will come by 2022.BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter
The bike uses an 8.9 kWh battery and permanently excited liquid-cooled synchronous motor to achieve a claimed range of 130 km on one charge, producing 42 horsepower and 62 Nm of torque from its engine. Recharging of its 8.9 kWh battery takes four hours using a standard 2.3 kW charger.
BMW has integrated a 10.2-inch TFT display that provides riders with data such as speed, power consumption and navigation information. Additional key features include full ELD illumination, three ride modes with keyless ride functionality and ABS among many more.
Up top is a large shield-like windscreen and an eye-catching headlamp featuring circular design. The seat is low with floating design to provide more stability when traveling at speeds up to 120kmph. There is also an underseat storage compartment which will easily accommodate most three-quarter helmet sizes but will struggle fitting full-face helmets – especially when they include communicators attached.
BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter Features
As expected, the CE 04 comes equipped with many convenient features, including a wide TFT color display capable of showing GPS prompts and pages of ride data controlled through its knurled control ring on the left handlebar. A BMW app further expands this system’s capabilities.
But the real delight comes in experiencing its power: an exhilarating surge of torque and horsepower that rips through its handlebar grips like an onrush of fire at low speeds, effortlessly overshadowing most vehicles at stoplights or making passing easier on two-lane backroads. While its top speed electronically is set at 75 mph, my review unit reached its limit quickly.
The CE 04 is notable for its sporty chassis that makes navigating traffic with ease, and the long battery pack helps lower its center of gravity compared to most maxi scooters. But its weight becomes apparent during rapid direction changes or tight parking spaces.
The CE 04 is distinguished by a striking battery pack housed within an eye-catching, uniquely sculpted frame that exudes style. A subtle extra design flourish conceals its charging port which sits hidden underneath its single piece seat ‘floating’ design; most three quarter helmets fit without issue while full facers may require some adjustment of size to accommodate.
