The BMW CE 04 was first showcased in India in December 2022 and BMW Motorrad is also the first premium two-wheeler brand to launch an electric offering in India.Powering the scooter is an 8.9 kWh battery pack paired with a liquid-cooled electric motor which puts out 42 bhp of power and 62 Nm of torque. It can sprint from 0-50 kph in 2.6 seconds and has a top speed of 120 kph (claimed). The scooter has a claimed range of 130 kms.
The scooter gets two charging options – standard 2.3kW and the faster 6.9kW which is optional. It can be charged from 0-100 per cent in 4hr20min using the 2.3kW charger and 1hr40min with the faster 6.9kW option. The CE 04 is built on a steel double-loop frame with a single-bridge telescopic fork at the front and a single-sided swingarm with directly hinged suspension support at the rear. It gets 15-inch wheels on both ends and braking duties are taken care of by 265 mm discs.
In terms of design, the e-scooter gets an elongated, low design with a diagonally rising front end, a flat bench-type seat, sharp bodywork and twin-pod headlights at the front. In terms of features, the CE 04 gets all LED lighting – headlight, indicators, taillights, fully digital 10.25-inch instrument display which displays built-in navigation and connectivity, performance data, EV-specific details, three riding modes (Eco, Rain, Road), ABS, switchable traction control, ventilated storage compartment with a USB C charger and much more.
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