BMW unveils electric bike that zips along at 28mph, recharges from a house socket and is firm’s cheapest motor ever

THIS is the absolute daddy for short commutes.

A twist-and-go electric bike that’ll do 28 miles and 28mph.

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BMW's twist-and-go electric CE 02Credit: DANIEL KRAUS, BMW AG
The brilliant BMW CE 02 recharges from a household socket and can cover 28 miles on a single charge
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The brilliant BMW CE 02 recharges from a household socket and can cover 28 miles on a single chargeCredit: DANIEL KRAUS, BMW AG
A small screen shows all the essential data and there’s a USB-C port for charging your phone and using it as a satnav
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A small screen shows all the essential data and there’s a USB-C port for charging your phone and using it as a satnavCredit: markus-jahn.com

No speeding. No wheelies. But a heck of a lot of fun.

The brilliant BMW CE 02 recharges from a household socket.

You can pop a second battery under the seat to double the range.

How much is it? £7,450.

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Which makes it the cheapest BMW I’ve ever tried and not far off the price of a rail season ticket.

As you’d expect from BMW, this bike feels substantial and classy and cool. You can ride it on a car licence.

You can ride it two-up.

You’ll get everywhere on time.

A small screen shows all the essential data and there’s a USB-C port for charging your phone and using it as a satnav.

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BMW Motorrad also does a more powerful version with the two batteries as standard and a top speed of 59mph for £8,450.

But you need a bike licence for that one.

BMW Motorrad offers a more powerful version with the two batteries as standard and a top speed of 59mph for £8,450
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BMW Motorrad offers a more powerful version with the two batteries as standard and a top speed of 59mph for £8,450Credit: markus-jahn.com