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BMW is launching its first production electric scooter on the Australian market in the form of the radical-looking BMW CE 04. Looking like it’s ridden right of the set of Ridley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi masterpiece Blade Runner, the scooter showcases next-generation BMW design, technology and connectivity. Featuring a liquid-cooled 31kW permanent magnet electric motor and an 8.9kWh battery, the CE 04 is good for a range of approximately 130km. It can accelerate 0–50km/h in just 2.7 seconds, with a maximum speed of 120km/h. The air-cooled lithium-ion battery can be charged using a regular household socket, or via a wallbox or public charging station. Flat to full charging take four hours and 20 minutes on a household plug, or the optional quick charger will charge in one hour and 40 minutes. The BMW CE 04 is priced from $20,350.
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