-New urban electric scooter
-Can cover 108km on a single charge
The BMW CE 02 electric scooter has been launched in India at Rs 4.5 lakh, ex-showroom, introductory. The CE 02 is the second electric scooter by BMW to go on sale in India, following the launch of the CE 04 earlier this year. The CE 02 slots below the CE 04 and is aimed at those who want an easy-to-ride city scooter.
The BMW CE 02 is powered by an air-cooled synchronous motor. It has a 3.9kWh battery which offers a range of 108km (ICAT certified). As for performance in the city, BMW claims that the scooter can sprint form 0-50kmph in 3 seconds.
The top speed of the scooter is 95 kmph, which will give the CE 02 the legs to sit comfortably at highway speeds.
The time taken to charge the battery pack while using the standard 0.9kW charger is 5 hours and 12 minutes whereas the 1.5kW unit does it in 3 hours and 30 minutes.
The design of the CE 02 is quite purposeful and minimalistic. There are barely any body panels to speak of and it seems like the scooter was built around the motor and battery pack. BMW offers the CE 02 in two colours – Cosmic Black and Cosmic Black 2.
The CE 02 employs a double-loop steel frame that is suspended by a USD and an adjustable monoshock. The scooter rides on 14-inch wheels while braking duties are taken care of by a 239mm disc at the front and a 220mm disc at the rear.
BMW is offering the CE 02 in two trims with the Highline package being the top one. In the standard scooter, you get LED illumination, a USB type-C charging port, two ride modes – Flow, Surf, single-channel ABS, stability control, reverse mode, keyless operation, anti-theft alarm, and a 3.5-inch micro TFT.
The Highline package includes an extra ride mode called Flash, coloured tapes to add contrast, golden anodized forks, a tri-coloured seat and heated grips. It also gets a smartphone holder plus connectivity, and the 1.5kW quick charger.
The list of safety features includes Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Recuperation Stability Control (RSC) and ABS on the front disc.
Bookings for the BMW CE 02 are open across all BMW Motorrad dealerships in India. Deliveries are expected to begin in a few days.
