The BMW CE 04 is a neat looking scooter, and has a decent range and good top speed. Jenko headed down to Melbourne to test it out... Here's the video review, looks like a fun ride and a futuristic one!
The launch of BMW’s latest fully electric scooter the CE 04 saw us head to Melbourne to test the full electric offering in the southern capitals urban sprawl and find out if this funky electric offering is indeed the ultimate way to navigate the city hustle bustle…
Check out the full review of the BMW CE 04 here...
2022 BMW CE 04 Specifications
Price: $21,960 ($22,155 Avantgarde) rideaway
Colours: Avantgarde and Light White
Kerb weight: 230kg
Power: 31kW@4900rpm
Torque: 61.9Nm@1500rpm
Engine: Permanent magnet liquid-cooled synchronous, Electric motor, 148v, 4h and 20 min to full charge with normal charger, 1hr 40min with quick charger, 120km/h max speed.
Gearbox: Single-speed, integrated into motor housing, toothed belt
Frame: Steel double loop
Suspension: Telescopic fork with 100mm travel (f). Single sided swingarm, with directly hinged suspension with 92mm of travel (r)
Brakes: Four-piston fixed calipers, dual 265mm rotors – ABS (f) Single piston floating caliper, 265mm rotor (r)
Wheels & Tyres: Cast aluminum 15 x 3.50in 120/70R15 (f) 15 x 4.50in 160/60R15
Dimensions:
Wheelbase: 1676mm
Seat height: 780mm
Ground clearance: 140mm
Instruments: 10.25in TFT Dash with changeable Riding Modes.
Video Review: 2022 BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter
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The BMW CE 04 is a seriously cool looking scooter, we sent Jenko to go and check it out in Melbourne…
The Author
September 12, 2022
Comparing the CE 04 to my Suzuki Address 110 makes me wonder how anyone can justify purchasing this electric BMW scooter, if their goal is “saving the planet”:
– Negligible decrease in CO2 emissions
versus
– Massive increase in embedded energy
– Negligible decrease in fuel costs
– 40% decrease in range
– No increase in storage
– 2.3 times the weight
– 5.6 times the purchase price
BMW CE 04: $21,960
8.9 kWh for 130 km @ 0.656kg of CO2 per kWh = 5.8kgs of CO2
8.9kWh @ $0.4186[current SA price] = $3.73
Range: 130km
Weight: 230kg
Under seat storage: 20L
Suzuki Address 110: $3,890
2.9L per 130 km @ 2.3kg of CO2 per litre = 6.6kgs of CO2
2.9L @ $1.499 [current SA price] = $4.33
Range: 200-250km
Under seat storage: 20.6L
Weight: 100kg
Does anyone seriously think that they’re saving the planet by buying a BMW CE 04?
September 18, 2022
I tried to buy one recently. No retail stock currently available, Apparently AU batch won’t begin manufacture until March 2023. Somewhat disappointing news.