BMW to launch CE-04 in local market
Economic Times, 18 Jul '24
BMW Motorrad is set to launch its CE 04 electric scooter in India on July 24th, 2024.
The company has already commenced pre-launch bookings for its scooter in the local market as well. The CE 04 is expected to be priced at Rs. 1 million (US$ 12,000), potentially making it the most expensive scooter in India.
CE 04, which debuted in December 2023 in India, features an elongated, low design with a diagonally rising front end. It includes a flat bench-type seat, sharp bodywork, and twin pod headlights at the front. The scooter 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 has 15-inch wheels on both ends and employs 265 mm discs for the braking system. The scooter's dimensions are 2285 mm in length, 855 mm in width, and 1150 mm in height, and it boasts a seat height of 780 mm, which can be increased by 20 mm with the optional comfort seat provided by BMW.
The scooter is equipped with numerous features, including all LED lighting for the headlight, indicators, and taillights. It also comes with a fully digital 10.25-inch instrument display that shows built-in navigation and connectivity, performance data, EV-specific details, dual-channel ABS, and more. Customers have the option to choose dynamic traction control and ABS pro for additional safety.
It is equipped with a 9 kWh battery pack paired with a liquid-cooled electric motor, delivering 42 PS of power and 62 Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0-50 kph in 2.6 seconds and claims a top speed of 120 kph. The scooter has a claimed range of 130 km and can be charged in 1 hour and 40 minutes using a fast charger.