BMW Motorrad CE02 electric scooter to launch soon locally
Paul Tan, 21 Mar '24
Media sources in the know imply that the 2024 BMW Motorrad CE02 electric scooter (e-scooter) is soon going to launch in Malaysia, and media sources further state that the launch will happen likely at the end of April, 2024 or early May, 2024, with an estimated price of around MYR 40,000(US$ 8,500)
Launched in 2021, the CE02 entered the international market in July 2023, targeted to the young urban rider.
With a maximum power output the electric equivalent of 15 PS, the CE02 comes with a top speed of 95 km/h. Power is generated by two riding modes - "Flow" and "Surf".
"Flow" is for cruising in urban traffic, while "Surf" provides a dynamic riding experience, which equates to "Eco" and "Sport" in normal electric vehicle parlance. There is also an optional "Highline" module from BMW Motorrad which gives "Flash" mode for better motor response at the expense of battery life.
The Highline module also provides a quick charger with 1.5 kW charging power. Otherwise, the CE02 uses domestic current for charging at a rate of 0.9 kW. Charging times were not disclosed.
BMW Motorrad says the CE02 has a maximum range of 90 km in urban riding with the whole package weighing 132 kg with seat height set at 750 mm. Standard equipment includes front wheel ABS along with Keyless Ride and a USB-C charging port.
Riding aids include ASC (Automatic Stability Control) and RSC (Recuperative Stability Control) as well as reverse assist for manoeuvring the CE02 while parking.
The CE02 comes in Basic Black with Granite Grey Metallic Matt for the engine cover, while the Highline version gets anodised gold forks and a tape design in combination with Petrol as a contrasting colour.