BMW has launched the CE 04 at Rs 14.90 lakh (ex-showroom, India), making it the most expensive scooter and electric two-wheeler in the country. Bookings for the CE 04 open today, with deliveries scheduled to start in September.
- Has 3 riding modes: Eco, Rain, Road
- Two colours available: blue and white
- Deliveries begin in September, bookings open now
BMW CE 04 battery, range, price, delivery details
The BMW CE 04 is powered by an 8.5kWh battery, offering a claimed range of 130km. It has two charging options: a standard 2.3kW and an optional faster 6.9kW. Charging times from 0 to 100 percent are claimed to be 4 hours and 20 minutes with the 2.3kW charger and 1 hour and 40 minutes with the 6.9kW option.
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The CE 04 is driven by a liquid-cooled permanent magnet motor, which is rare in India. This is rated for a peak output of 31kW(42hp) and 62Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheel through a belt final drive, and the scooter has a single-sided swingarm. BMW claims the CE 04 will sprint from 0 to 50kph in just 2.6 seconds and will reach an electronically limited top speed of 120kph.
All of this is packaged in a steel double-loop frame suspended by a telescopic fork and an offset monoshock. Braking duties are handled by twin 265mm discs at the front mated to J.Juan radially-mounted 4-piston calipers and a 265mm disc at the rear with a single piston axial caliper.
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The CE 04 comes standard with all-LED lighting, a Bluetooth-compatible 10.25-inch TFT display, keyless ignition, 3 riding modes (Eco, Rain, Road), ABS, switchable traction control, a main stand and reverse mode. It also has a ventilated storage compartment with a USB C charger for smartphone and a side-mounted storage compartment with a dedicated light. It is available in blue and white colours.
Similar to other BMW models, a wide range of accessories is available for the CE 04, including various seat options, additional electronic features, a taller windscreen, and more.
Other scooters priced above Rs 10 lakh in India include the Vespa 946 Dragon Edition (Rs 14.28 lakh) and the CE 04’s petrol-powered cousin, the C 400 GT (Rs 11.25 lakh). BMW Motorrad has announced 8 new launches this year, indicating that 2 more models are yet to arrive in India.
The Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 Recon electric bike offers similar power but boasts higher torque and range compared to the CE 04. But it comes at an affordable price of Rs 3.99 lakh. It remains to be seen how many customers in India pay the premium for the unique CE 04 over other comparable options.
All prices ex-showroom, India
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