BMW CE 04

The BMW CE 04 is the German brand's flagship electric maxi-scooter in India — a futuristic commuter built around a 42 kW motor and an 8.9 kWh battery, priced at ₹15.25 lakh (ex-showroom). It is aimed at buyers who want BMW Motorrad presence, quick city-to-outskirt performance and a 120 km/h top speed, rather than the cheapest way to go electric.

Range and charging

BMW claims 130 km of range from the 8.9 kWh pack — a figure that assumes gentle riding. Real-world owners should plan around significantly less in mixed traffic, highway running or with a heavy throttle, the same honest caveat that applies to any electric two-wheeler. A full charge takes about 260 minutes — roughly four-and-a-half hours — from a standard charger, and the CE 04's spec sheet does not publish a separate DC fast-charging time, so treat charging as an overnight or office-parking activity.

Performance and driving

With 42 kW — around 57 bhp — on tap and a 120 km/h top speed, the CE 04 is one of the quickest scooters on sale in India, electric or not. That pace is matched by a 231 kg kerb weight that gives it planted, stable high-speed manners, though it is heavy to manoeuvre around a parking lot. The 780 mm seat height is accessible to average-height riders, and the flat-step design keeps the silhouette practical.

Practicality and features

The CE 04 sells in a single STD variant at ₹15.25 lakh ex-showroom, with Light White and Imperial Blue Metallic colour options. Running costs are far lower than a petrol scooter of similar power because electric drive removes the fuel bill entirely, and servicing is simpler with no engine oil, filters or spark plugs. The premium positioning does mean buyers should budget for BMW Motorrad ownership costs rather than commuter-scooter costs.

Who should buy it

Buy the BMW CE 04 if you want a premium, head-turning electric maxi-scooter for fast city commuting and short highway hops, and you have somewhere to plug it in for a few hours. Skip it if your priority is maximum range per rupee — the 130 km claimed figure and the high purchase price make it a lifestyle buy first and a value commuter second. It is a statement EV for buyers who value the badge and the ride as much as the numbers.