BMW C Evolution Electric Scooter Comes to US

Only available in the Old Country since its birth in 2014, BMW's C Evolution scooter finally makes it to America's shores.

By: Tod Rafferty

Aug 11, 2017 at 1:02pm ET

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Available in Europe for three years now, the BMW C Evolution electric scooter is about to make its US debut. Using the same 94-Ah batteries as the BMW i3 city car, the scooter is rated at 48 horsepower and 53 pound feet of torque, with a top speed of 80 mph. The C Evo weighs just over 600 pounds and costs $13,750. Only the long-range version will be available in the US.

Range is expected to be about 100 miles, and an 80 percent recharge will take almost eight hours. A full charge on a 110-volt outlet will run about nine hours, or around 4 hours on a 220-volt outlet. The battery carries a five-year or 30,000-mile warranty.

The C Evolution features an inverted fork, adjustable rear shock absorber, dual disc brakes in front and a single disc at the rear. Anti-lock braking is standard. Accessories include heated grips, comfort seat, and an alarm system.

BMW is rolling out the C Evolution initially as part of a U.S. pilot program and, the scooter will only be available in California at the time of launch. As interest in the C evolution builds, BMW Motorrad USA will expand this product offering to BMW Motorrad retailers in other states. As the world’s first electrically powered premium large scooter, the C evolution presents BMW Motorrad’s first step toward alternative drivetrains, and reinforces the BMW Group’s commitment to sustainability.