BMW and India’s TVS Motor Company have a long history that traces its roots to the G 310 range of entry-level motorcycles. Categorized as entry-level in the US and European markets, the G 310 range of bikes, consisting of the R, GS, and most recently, the RR, are considered machines to upgrade to in the Asian market. With that being said, BMW and TVS are continuing their partnership in the world of electric motorcycles.
I’m talking about none other than the BMW CE 02, a compact, low-power electric motorcycle designed primarily for urban mobility. The new electric scooter, co-developed by TVS Motor Company, has officially entered production in India, being produced in TVS’ Hosur manufacturing facility near Chennai. Although the bike has yet to be made available in the Indian market, it will first be exported to other markets where the model has been announced. For example, in the US, it’s set for release at a retail price starting at $7,599.