Source: Cycle World
There are a lot of ways to burn up a few watts of electric power in Las Vegas. The 2024 BMW CE 02 electric don’t-call-it-a-scooter two-wheeler makes a good city bike. (Kevin Wing/)BMW marketing images target urban athleticism with background notes of freedom to shred. (BMW/)The CE 02 shown here is $8,474, which includes the $895 Highline package. Add the $595 destination charge for an as-tested price of $9,069. The base CE 02 is $7,599 plus $595 destination. (Kevin Wing/)Being outside in Las Vegas riding on two wheels, even on the city’s crowded roads, is better than being inside—at least before summer. The CE 02 uses a proximity fob and is keyless. (Kevin Wing/)We took a swing through the Neon Museum in Las Vegas. Electrics from small companies and startups are sometimes pretty rough and ready. The CE 02 benefits from being a BMW in terms of fit, finish, and function. (Kevin Wing/)The basic black version of the CE 02. BMW’s main goal for the CE 02 was riding ease and fun. A 29.6-inch seat height and 291-pound claimed weight help the cause. (Kevin Wing/)“Micro” TFT dash shows ride modes, state of charge, and the rest. Modes Flow and Surf are standard; Flash is included with the $875 Highline package and provides the highest available regenerative braking. Bluetooth connectivity and even available connectivity over Wi-Fi/cellular network allows checking CE-02 status. (Kevin Wing/)Heated grips and reverse expand riding season and ease of use. Reverse (hold down the “R” button up top) provides up to 1.8 mph and torque to climb a maximum 7 percent grade. (Kevin Wing/)Various bags (including a 29-liter, helmet-eating top case) are available but the CE 02 lacks the traditional scooter’s classic underseat bin. So we backpacked it. (Kevin Wing/)Did you know shops working on high-voltage electrics require special certification and training? This is one reason BMW kept the system voltage low (48v) on the CE 02. It also allows the system to be simpler and lighter. The two batteries are 1.95kWh usable capacity each. (Kevin Wing/)We had the tricolor “Pro” seat, with thinner padding and grippy cover. A thicker Comfort seat is also available. (Kevin Wing/)The charging input is on the left side of the CE 02. (Kevin Wing/)Belt final drive works with an interior reduction-drive belt. Belts are low maintenance and quiet in operation. (Kevin Wing/)Highline package includes phone mount and BMW Connected Services, which allows for checking charge status via the app. The BMW Ride Connected app can be controlled through the buttons on the left switch cluster and the user’s phone becomes an extension of the gauge package to include navigation and ride recording. USB-C port lies below the handlebar. (Kevin Wing/)
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There are a lot of ways to burn up a few watts of electric power in Las Vegas. The 2024 BMW CE 02 electric don’t-call-it-a-scooter two-wheeler makes a good city bike. (Kevin Wing/)
BMW marketing images target urban athleticism with background notes of freedom to shred. (BMW/)
The CE 02 shown here is $8,474, which includes the $895 Highline package. Add the $595 destination charge for an as-tested price of $9,069. The base CE 02 is $7,599 plus $595 destination. (Kevin Wing/)
Being outside in Las Vegas riding on two wheels, even on the city’s crowded roads, is better than being inside—at least before summer. The CE 02 uses a proximity fob and is keyless. (Kevin Wing/)
We took a swing through the Neon Museum in Las Vegas. Electrics from small companies and startups are sometimes pretty rough and ready. The CE 02 benefits from being a BMW in terms of fit, finish, and function. (Kevin Wing/)
The basic black version of the CE 02. BMW’s main goal for the CE 02 was riding ease and fun. A 29.6-inch seat height and 291-pound claimed weight help the cause. (Kevin Wing/)
“Micro” TFT dash shows ride modes, state of charge, and the rest. Modes Flow and Surf are standard; Flash is included with the $875 Highline package and provides the highest available regenerative braking. Bluetooth connectivity and even available connectivity over Wi-Fi/cellular network allows checking CE-02 status. (Kevin Wing/)
Heated grips and reverse expand riding season and ease of use. Reverse (hold down the “R” button up top) provides up to 1.8 mph and torque to climb a maximum 7 percent grade. (Kevin Wing/)
Various bags (including a 29-liter, helmet-eating top case) are available but the CE 02 lacks the traditional scooter’s classic underseat bin. So we backpacked it. (Kevin Wing/)
Did you know shops working on high-voltage electrics require special certification and training? This is one reason BMW kept the system voltage low (48v) on the CE 02. It also allows the system to be simpler and lighter. The two batteries are 1.95kWh usable capacity each. (Kevin Wing/)
We had the tricolor “Pro” seat, with thinner padding and grippy cover. A thicker Comfort seat is also available. (Kevin Wing/)
The charging input is on the left side of the CE 02. (Kevin Wing/)
Belt final drive works with an interior reduction-drive belt. Belts are low maintenance and quiet in operation. (Kevin Wing/)
Highline package includes phone mount and BMW Connected Services, which allows for checking charge status via the app. The BMW Ride Connected app can be controlled through the buttons on the left switch cluster and the user’s phone becomes an extension of the gauge package to include navigation and ride recording. USB-C port lies below the handlebar. (Kevin Wing/)
