BMW C Evolution Electric Scooter Is Coming to California
Will this innovative moped be a revolution or a novelty?

BMW has been selling the C Evolution electric moped in Europe since 2014 and it’s finally coming to the U.S., according to Motorcycle.com. Across the pond, you can get a short-range model that goes 62 miles on a charge or a long-range model that goes 99 miles. To suit American tastes and our sprawling landscape, only the long range C Evolution will be available in the States.
For starters, American availability of the BMW C Evolution will only be in California where it’s expected to be popular. It’s a pilot program that will expand to the rest of the BMW Motorrad dealer network in the U.S. as interest in the electric scooter builds.
Pricing starts at $13,750 with options that include an anti-theft alarm for $395, a comfort seat for $145, and heated grips for $250. It’s powered by the same battery modules as the BMW i3 subcompact EV. You can get a full charge from an 110-volt socket in 9.5 hours or use a fast charge 220-volt accessory cable to achieve a full charge in four hours.
The C Evolution in the U.S. will have a top speed of 80 miles per hour and will hustle from to 0-31 MPH in 2.8 seconds making it a great city conveyance. Standard features include ABS, reverse assist, torque control assist, and four ride modes: Road, Eco Pro, Dynamic, and Sail. The only color available for now is Ionic Silver Metallic / Electric Green. If you’re worried about the battery, you get a five-year, 30,000-mile battery warranty.
There aren’t any specific dates in the press release saying when it’s coming but expect the C Evolution to start trickling into California dealers very soon. If you’re in the golden state, keep an eye out for this nifty scooter.
MORE TO READ

Related
Lightning Motorcycles Will Bring New Electric RR to Bonneville Speed Week
Would you consider an electric motorcycle if it can go over 200 mph?

Related
BMW Motorcycles Hits Sales Record in the First Half of 2017
Don’t let Harley’s sagging sales make you think nobody’s buying bikes anymore.

Related
BMW Concept Link Scooter Promises to Reinvent Urban Mobility
It’s the most interesting moped we’ve seen in a while.

Related
Electric Harley-Davidsons Are Coming—”Eventually”
Electric bikes will be part of a brand overhaul in Milwaukee.

Related