The tiny 8.9 kWh battery takes 45 minutes to charge from 20% to 80%
July 7, 2025 at 07:39
- The 2025 CE 04 continues to be powered by a single electric motor with 42 hp.
- BMW says the electric scooter can travel up to 130 km (81 miles) on a single charge.
- Three versions of the CE 04 will be offered, known as the Basic, Avantgarde, and Exclusive.
The BMW CE 04 has always been an electric scooter unlike any other. For decades, almost all scooters looked merely utilitarian, but when launched in 2021, the CE 04 represented something radical as it looked more like a movie prop than a typical scooter. Now, it has been updated for 2025, and thankfully, the bold design has remained largely unchanged, but some upgrades have been made.
For starters, the CE 04 is now available in three grades: Basic, Avantgarde, and Exclusive. This first is sold exclusively in Lightwhite with a black-grey seat and a clear windshield, whereas the Avantgarde is painted in Gravity Blue metallic matte with Sao Paulo yellow contrasts. Adding to its bold looks are a yellow-tinted windshield, a black and grey seat with yellow and white accents, and a laser-engraved rear wheel.
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Then there’s the Exclusive. It is painted in Space Silver metallic and has a more elegant look, complete with a much larger windshield. The Exclusive also comes standard with heated grips and seats, as well as distinctive upholstery.
Mechanically, the 2025 CE 04 is identical to the original. That means it still sports an 8.9 kWh battery driving a single electric motor with 42 hp. A lower-powered version that tops out at 31 hp is also available. BMW says it can travel up to 130 km (81 miles) on a single charge and hit 50 km/h (32 mph) in 2.6 seconds, which is very respectable for a two-wheeler that’s not a sports bike.
Owners using a normal household socket will need to wait 4 hours and 20 minutes to charge the CE 04 fully. Those with access to a 6.9 kW charger can reduce the charging time to 1 hour and 40 minutes for a full charge or 45 minutes to get from 20 to 80 percent.
All CE 04 models can be optioned with BMW Motorrad’s automatic stability control and dynamic traction control systems. There are also three riding modes, ABS brakes, LED lights, and a 10.25-inch display.