BMW Motorrad has released a teaser of its new electric scooter CE 04, which will be launched soon in the Indian market. The model is already sold in select global markets, including the US. The BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter was first showcased in 2020 in a concept avatar. After this, in July 2021, it was introduced in the production-ready version. The production-ready model shares most of its styling and parts with the concept model. Therefore, it is expected that the same will be seen in the model to be launched.
BMW CE 04 Driving Range
The BMW CE 04 will get an 8.9kWh lithium-ion battery pack inside the floorboard. It takes 4 hours and 20 minutes to charge via a 2.3kW charger fully. At the same time, using a 6.9kWh fast charger can be set in 1 hour 40 minutes. The company claims that this electric scooter can cover a distance of 130 km once fully charged.
BMW CE 04 Speed
Talking about the powertrain of the BMW CE 04 electric scooter gets a permanent magnet motor between the battery and the rear wheels. This motor generates maximum power of 42 bhp and a peak torque of 62 Nm. The company claims this electric scooter can accelerate from 0 to 50 kmph in just 2.6 seconds. At the same time, its top speed is 120 kilometers per hour.
BMW CE 04 Features
The upcoming new electric scooter from BMW will get a 10.25-inch HD TFT display with smartphone connectivity, integrated maps, and ride mode readout. Its display unit will also get a split function between navigation and riding duties. The new BMW electric scooter will feature 15-inch wheels. It will feature 120-section and 160-section tires on the front and rear axles, respectively.
BMW CE 04 Braking & Suspension
The new BMW Electric Scooter uses 35mm telescopic forks upfront and a preload-adjustable mono-shock rear unit for suspension duties. It takes braking power from the twin 265mm disc and single disc brake at the rear. It comes with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) as standard. Apart from this, the ABS pro banking sensor is optional.
BMW CE 04 Price
The BMW CE 04 electric scooter is priced at $11,795 (roughly Rs. 9.71 lakh) in the US market. Its price will be revealed only when it is launched in the Indian market.