BMW CE 02 electric two-wheeler unveiled with 90 km range

Prices for the BMW CE 02 start from US$ 7,599 (approx. Rs 6.2 lakh).

BMW Motorrad has globally unveiled the new CE 02 electric two-wheeler. The new CE 02 has been designed for urban commutes and comes with a quirky design, packed with a bunch of features and tech.

The BMW CE 02 e-bike is powered by dual 2 kW lithium-ion battery packs, which together offer 15 BHP and a claimed max range of 90 km. The dual battery version weighs 132 kg and is said to have a top speed of 95 km/h. BMW also offers the option of removing one of the 2 kW batteries, which brings down the range to 45 km, top speed to 45 km/h, and also reduces the weight by 13 kg. The BMW CE 02 with the single battery classifies to be ridden as a moped without the requirement of a license in Europe.

Both versions can be charged using either a 0.9 kW standard charger, which takes 5 hours 12 mins to charge both batteries from 0 - 100%. The BMW CE 02 is also compatible with a 1.5 kW fast charger, bringing down charging time to 3 hours 30 mins.

The new BMW CE 02 uses a double-loop tubular frame suspended by USD forks at the front and a mono-shock setup at the rear. Braking is handled by a 296 mm disc at the front with single-channel ABS as standard. The CE 02 comes with a single-sided swingarm, and power from the motor is sent to the rear wheels via a belt drive.

In terms of features, the CE 02 gets a keyless go, LED lighting, reverse gear, two riding modes: Surf and Flow and a 3.5-inch TFT instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity. However, BMW offers accessory packs with additional features like a special colour scheme, heated grips and a phone mount. There is also a 'Connected package', which includes BMW's recently unveiled Smartglass with an integrated head-up display.

Prices for the BMW CE 02 start from US$ 7,599 (approx. Rs 6.2 lakh).

Source: Car&Driver