BMW launched its second electric scooter, the CE 04, in 2021, and its looks certainly divided opinion. The German brand is taking electrification seriously and targetting new buyers rather than existing BMW customers, so the design targets a younger audience. Jeremy Webb straddles the scooter to possibly jump into the future of urban mobility.
Viewing the CE04, it looks like a machine from the film Judge Dredd. A futuristic machine in every sense with an angular, simplistic look to appeal to a new generation of users who will use electric power for urban mobility. I say urban mobility as the CE 04 only has a range of around 90 miles when used in the Economy mode, equating to a couple of days use on the average commute.
The CE 04 is aimed at commuters, and I would say it is the perfect machine for the job. Performance is fantastic, and even in the Economy mode, you will thrill every time you open up the throttle. You can get Dynamic mode as an option for increased exhilaration when you wind the throttle back and launch forward. It feels like taking off from an Aircraft carrier. As standard, you get two other options for riding, Rain and Road, which adjust the performance to match weather conditions and your style of riding.