The launching date in India for BMW's first electric scooter is about to get announced within a few weeks' span. The BMW CE02 electric scooter testing was spotted recently in Bengaluru and has been available at some international markets. The projected CE02 is certainly a premium offering, one will tend to say more appealing to the current youth and urban riders desiring nothing short of a trendy, flexible, and eco-friendly machine.
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BMW CE02 Electric Scooter: Design and Features
BMW CE02 electric scooter is an original and futuristic design that makes it really special. It differs from other representatives of electric scooters greatly, because more than that, it reminds us a hybrid between a scooter, bike, and moped.
BMW dubs it an 'eParkourer' drawing reference to its ability to tackle all sort of terrains and conditions. The CE02 features a minimalistic design with compact, lightweight bodywork, flat seat, wide handlebars, mid-mounted foot pegs, and a digital meter panel. The scooter also has LED lights, a USB-C charging port, keyless ride and basic connectivity functions.
The CE02 features the heated grips, heated grips for accessories, third FLASH riding mode, external quick charger, backend connectivity, smartphone holder, and a bundle of others. It is also available with top case, footrests, comfort seat, cockpit fairing as well as side bags.
BMW CE02 Electric Scooter: Specs and Performance
The BMW CE02 electric scooter is powered by two split lithium-ion battery packs that in combination make for 2 kWh of capacity. Those batteries feed an electric motor producing 15 hp of peak power and 42 Nm of peak torque.
The CE02 can reach a top speed of 95 kmph and it is claimed to have a range of 90 km on the full charge. The scooter has a kerb weight of 132 kg coupled with the seat height of 749 mm. The CE02 has a tubular steel frame and rides on 14-inch front and 15-inch rear aluminium cast wheels. Suspension setup includes upside forks at the front and a monoshock that is adjustable at the rear. The front gets disc brakes, along with single-channel ABS.
BMW CE02 Electric Scooter Features
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Design | Futuristic, hybrid between a scooter, a bike, and a moped |
| Battery | 2 kWh lithium-ion |
| Motor | 15 hp, 42 Nm |
| Top speed | 95 kmph |
| Range | 90 km |
| Weight | 132 kg |
| Seat height | 749 mm |
| Suspension | Upside-down forks, adjustable monoshock |
| Brakes | Disc brakes, single-channel ABS |
| Lights | LED |
| Display | 3.5" micro TFT |
| Connectivity | USB-C, keyless ride, smartphone holder, app |
| Options | Heated grips, quick charger, Flash mode, top case, footrests, comfort seat, cockpit fairing, side bags |
| Price | Around Rs 5 lakh |
| Launch date | Second half of 2024 |
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BMW CE02 Electric Scooter: Price and Launch Date
The BMW CE-02 electric will be launched by TVS in India in the second half of 2024. Produced locally cost-effectively by TVS at its Hosur facility.
However, the CE02 will still be a premium product, with a price tag that could be around Rs 5 lakh. This will hence make it one of the costliest electric two-wheelers in the country, rivaling the likes of Ather 450X, Ola S1 Pro and TVS X. The CE02 will be retailed through the BMW Motorrad dealerships across India.
The CE02 will be an exclusive and radically stylistic electrical scooter for the Indian customers desiring an up-to-date product with strong expression and performance. The CE02 also presents the capabilities of BMW and its vision in the area of the electric mobility. –(Greatidea360)
