The CE04 is a competent EV scooter with 130km range, starting from $24,100. Sure, the looks are challenging and you won't get a single nod from fellow riders, but for urban commuting? It's genuinely impressive.
The BMW CE04 isn't just another electric scooter, it's a statement piece that screams "I'm from 2050" while delivering genuinely impressive commuting credentials. After spending quality time with this futuristic machine, I can confirm it's as divisive as it looks, but there's substance beneath that questionable styling.
The 31 kW electric motor delivers instant acceleration that puts most petrol scooters to shame, 0-50 in 2.6 seconds, while the regenerative braking system means you're constantly topping up the battery in stop-start traffic. That massive TFT display is clear and functional, the heated everything (grips, seat, probably the mirrors too) work brilliantly, and the storage solutions are well thought out.
Yes, it's expensive for what it is, and yes, it looks like it escaped from a sci-fi movie set. But as a daily commuter that starts every time, requires minimal maintenance, and delivers that addictive electric torque hit? The CE04 makes a compelling case for the electric future.
Electric motorcycles already divide opinion faster than pineapple on pizza, and when you add looks that make a Cybertruck seem conservative, the CE04 certainly isn't taking the easy road to acceptance, but sometimes the most interesting journeys start with the most questionable choices.