BMW’s Vision CE concept uses self-balancing technology to keep riders upright without effort.
Balancing at red lights shouldn’t require motorcycle skills, yet the wobble factor keeps many potential riders on four wheels. BMW’s Vision CE concept eliminates that anxiety with self-balancing technology that keeps you upright automatically. This enclosed electric scooter unveiled at IAA Mobility 2025 represents BMW Motorrad’s boldest reimagining of urban mobility since the peculiar C1 of 2000—except this time, the engineering actually makes sense.
Roll Cage Meets Rush Hour Practicality
The protective metal frame enables helmet-free riding while supporting modular accessories.
The Vision CE’s lightweight metal cage serves dual purposes: crash protection and accessory mounting system. Four-point seatbelts and a high-backed seat replace traditional gear requirements, potentially allowing helmet-free operation where regulations permit.
Think Tesla’s approach to automotive safety, but applied to two-wheelers. Modular frame design accommodates weather panels, luggage racks, and auxiliary lighting—transforming based on your commute needs rather than forcing compromise.
CE 04 Performance in a Protective Package
Expected specs mirror BMW’s existing electric platform with added stability features.
While BMW hasn’t released final specifications, the Vision CE likely shares the CE 04’s impressive foundation:
- 42 horsepower
- 8.9 kWh battery delivering 80-mile range
- 75 mph top speed according to BMW Motorrad documentation
Added cage weight may slightly reduce performance, but self-balancing technology compensates by making that power accessible to nervous beginners. Your daily commute becomes less about survival skills, more about arriving unstressed.
From Concept to Curb Reality Check
No production timeline exists, but BMW’s concept-to-market track record suggests possibility.
BMW hasn’t announced pricing or production plans, though expect significant premiums over the CE 04’s $12,195 base price. Regulatory hurdles around helmet-free operation vary by region, potentially limiting initial markets.
However, BMW’s history of translating advanced concepts into production models—combined with growing urban mobility demand—makes the Vision CE’s eventual arrival plausible. The question isn’t whether someone will build a self-balancing enclosed scooter, but whether BMW will be first to market with an electric vehicle solution that transforms urban commuting.
