BMW is apparently planning on launching a new premium electric scooter market in India. And now, a new report has revealed that supposed pricing for this upcoming high EV.

According to a 91Mobiles report, BMW Motorrad, the automobile giant’s motorcycle unit, is gearing up to launch a premium electric scooter in India. The model in question is the  BMW CE 04 maxi scooter. The Bavarian company had previously launched the BMW C 400 GT maxi scooter in the country, so this model will be the next electric scooter entry in India. The C 400 GT maxi model had performed well for its 1 lakh INR (roughly 12,511 US Dollars) price tag, so it appears that the brand plans on launching another premium model.

With such a price tag, the company is clearly targeting the wealthy and motor enthusiasts in the country. The robust sales of the previous model likely also gave top executives more confidence in the Indian market. So now, it is rumored that BMW plans on launching the CE 04 premium electric scooter model in India through the CBU route. The report adds that the CE 04 maxi model will be imported through the CBU import and could cost somewhere between 15 lakhs INR to 18 lakhs INR (roughly 18,765 to 22, 517 US Dollars).

For those unaware, the CE 04 is an ultra premium scooter that brings some concept design features. This model offers a 20hp liquid cooled PMSM paired with a 8.9kWh battery pack that offers around a 130km of range on a single charge. Furthermore, it can reach 0 to 50kmph in just 2.6 seconds, with an electronically limited top speed of 120kmph.

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German luxury carmaker BMW says it has begun the production of its innovative electric motorbike with a top speed of 75mph called the CE 04. The new motorbike packs lots of features that could stand it out as a leader in that segment of electric vehicles. When its design was unveiled in 2020, many industry buffs had criticized its overly ambitious design as unrealistic, hence it could end up as just a concept vehicle.

Obviously, by the time it was introduced, BMW had already overcome major challenges in the production trajectory for the CE 04. It has now gone ahead to begin production of actual units of the CE 04 in the company’s plant in Berlin, Germany. The CE 04 seems like a hybrid of a high-end scooter and a light e-bike, with a top speed of 75mph (120km/h). Its 42 horsepower electric motor provides the power for the vehicle. The CE 04 is in the same power class as a few other leading manufacturers of e-bikes.

The CE 04 can go from 0 to 31mph in just about 3 seconds, which is very impressive. A second model will also begin production. It will have a smaller power rating and achieve a top speed in a little bit longer time. The battery of the higher CE 04 is rated 8.9 kWh and offers a range of 81 miles (130km), while the reduced-power model has a range of 62 miles (100 km). The new electric motorcycle also has some advanced driver aids for overall stability and safety. They include Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), and a reverse gear for a more compelling driving experience. The reverse gear is a wonderful addition to the CE 04 for greater flexibility in navigation. Several flexible charging options will be available for the BMW CE 04, including via the home wall socket. Fast charging functionality is also included, according to BMW.

The CE 04 will be the predecessor of a lot of urban mobility vehicles that are in the pipeline for production by BMW. A Police version of the CE 04 has also been produced. It is outfitted with sirens, tactical storage, and lights. The first units of the CE 04 should enter the market by 2022 with a price tag in the region of about $12,000.

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