BMW CE 04 Review - The Electric Scooter That Looks Like It Time-Traveled From 2050
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if BMW Motorrad and Tron had a baby, the answer is the 2023 BMW CE 04.
It’s not just an electric scooter it’s a rolling piece of sci-fi artwork that somehow escaped the design studio and ended up on real streets.
With its stretched silhouette, floating panels, LED lightbars, and minimalist cockpit, the CE 04 looks like the future… just casually parked next to boring, normal motorcycles.
But is it actually good? Practical? Comfortable? Worth the price?
Let’s find out with a smile, a little humor, and everything Google loves.
Design: The Future Called, It Wants Its Scooter Back
The first thing you notice about the CE 04 is… well… everything.
It looks like:
- A cyberpunk surfboard
- A mobility device for a billionaire in 2040
- A scooter Batman would ride on his day off
Thank God they did.
The CE 04 is long, low, sharp, elegant, and unapologetically weird — and people love it.
Even non-motorcycle people stop and stare.
Performance: Surprisingly Quick for a “Scooter”
Under that futuristic body sits a serious electric drivetrain.
Specs that matter:
- Max power: 42 hp
- 0–50 km/h: about 2.6 seconds
- Top speed: 120 km/h
- Range: 100–130 km (real-world)
- Charging:
- Standard: 4h 20m
- Fast charger: ~1h 40m
From stoplight to stoplight, it’s quicker than many cars — and smoother than any gas scooter.
Ride & Handling: Zen Mode Activated
Riding the CE 04 feels like floating.
Electric scooters are naturally smooth, but BMW tuned this one for something close to urban meditation.
What you get:
- Low center of gravity
- Stable long wheelbase
- Great brakes with ABS
- Traction control
- Regenerative braking (smooth, not grabby)
it’s designed for cities, commutes, and good vibes.
And in that world?
It’s king.
Tech & Features: BMW Didn’t Hold Back
This is where the CE 04 pulls ahead of every scooter on Earth.
Tech you actually use:
- 10.25” full-color TFT display (giant, gorgeous, crisp)
- Navigation built-in
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Multiple riding modes
- Smart energy management
- USB-C charging
- ABS & ASC standard
- Heated grips
- Heated seat
- Fast charger
- Adaptive headlights
It might be the most advanced scooter ever sold.
Practicality: Storage? Seating? Comfort?
Here’s the good news:
The CE 04 is practical just not in traditional ways.
Storage
- A clever side-opening compartment fits a full-face helmet
- Extra small compartments for gloves, charger, and bits
- Flat floor = more leg space or groceries
- You can add BMW’s official rear box or side bags
Comfort
The long seat looks like a futuristic lounge bench because it is.
Surprisingly comfy for short and medium rides.
However:
- Tall riders love the space
- Shorter riders may feel the seat height
- Long journeys? Not ideal — it’s still a city machine
Charging & Daily Use: Simple, Smooth, Quiet
Charging the CE 04 is as easy as charging your phone:
- Plug in at home
- Plug in at work
- Plug in at public chargers
- Daily commuting
- Weekend errands
- City riding
- Short fun trips
A Taste of Humor: Who Actually Owns a CE 04?
- Tech people who normally refuse motorcycles
- Designers who need their vehicle to match their aesthetic
- BMW fans who want the coolest EV on the block
- City commuters who want speed without sweat
- Anyone who wants strangers to ask, “What is that?”
even though you’ll never need gas again.
Verdict: The 2023 BMW CE 04 Is Crazy, Cool, and Clever
The CE 04 isn’t just transportation — it’s a statement.
A conversation starter.
A rolling art piece.
But it’s also:
- Fast
- Smooth
- Comfortable
- Practical for cities
- Packed with tech
- Eco-friendly
- Quiet
- Surprisingly fun
Is it worth it? If you live in a city absolutely.
The 2023 BMW CE 04 is one of the boldest electric vehicles ever made, and it proves that the future of urban mobility doesn’t have to be boring.