BMW C Evolution “Long Range”

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Driving report BMW C Evolution "Long Range"

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BMW's electric scooter with an extended range masters everyday life in city and regional traffic with flying colors and impresses with its performance and low noise levels in equal measure.

The electric scooter C Evolution, which was launched five years ago, can be seen quite often in the greater Paris area. With us, on the other hand, you rarely see the BMW, given the price of at least 15.000 euros is no wonder. A good 6000 units, Bayern have dropped down so far, more than half of them in France; In Germany, not even 1.000 pieces. Compared to the original version from 2014, this time the further developed "long-range" variant with a stronger power storage unit is available. BMW therefore speaks of an increase in range from 100 to 160 kilometers. Let's start with the good news: a real range of 145 kilometers is possible even with very fast cross-country journeys. The prerequisite for this, however, is a consumption-oriented and therefore not just anticipatory, but actively controlled driving style without exploiting the possible top speed of 129 km/h.

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In general, the operation of the BMW C Evolution remains simple: all you have to do is switch it on. There are four driving modes to choose from, which deliver different amounts of power and recuperate to different extents. Whoever wants to use the battery in the best possible way, must change thinking and depending on the traffic situation between the driving modes: In dense, undisted traffic, "Eco Pro" is the most favorable, free route supplies the sail function ("Sail") most enjoyable and most economical forward You can often close hundreds of meters in front of the location shield and let the scooter slide. Switching between the four driving modes is easy; For example, to switch between Eco Pro and Sail or. the other way around, a triple keystroke with the right thumb. You learn that quickly. There is also "Dynamic" and "Road".

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Ulf Boehringer The standard charger with a strong cable is quite a mess, you can only take it with you under the pillion seat

Ultimately, over longer distances, the permanent mental examination of the power supply and its use makes the main difference to driving a similarly powerful and voluminous combustion scooter; its fuel supply of 10 to 15 liters is usually sufficient for around 300 kilometers, so it's not worth worrying about on the go.

Range: Well, driving experience: Top

It's different with the C Evolution if you have routes of 120 kilometers or more ahead of you. But all test drivers spoke unison of a great driving experience; The noise poverty – in drive dominate the wind noise on the helmet, the whirring of the drive comes beyond about 80 km / h in the background – is without exception perceived as positive. But also the outstanding driving dynamics contributes to the driving pleasure. Inner and out-of-city overtaking maneuvers are usually a clack. Because of their acoustic inconsistency, they impress all the more.

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The daily handling of the C Evolution is predominantly pleasing: chassis, brakes, seating position, windscreen, ride comfort and the parking of the vehicle have fallen all around. The very easy to read and well equipped TFT display is also convincing; Unfortunately, in its current form, it does not offer the option of smartphone integration, for example for a navigation solution. The displays of consumption and range are reliable, so that if necessary you can use the energy supply up to the last kilometer without surprisingly being stranded. The charging time of 5 hours from "totally empty" to 100 percent at the household socket is okay, at charging stations with 16 A it's faster if you have a special charging cable. The standard charger with a strong cable is quite a mess, you can only take it with you under the pillion seat. Of course, the available storage space suffers as a result. A full-face helmet or small purchases fit in.

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The enormous weight of the C Evolution of 275 kilograms is hardly noticeable when driving, but clearly noticeable when manoeuvring. Luckily, reversing is made easier by an electric reversing aid, all you have to do is push a button.

Climbing up isn't easy

Getting on isn't easy, because the fat central tunnel – parts of the battery live underneath it – takes up a lot of space. There are lights and shadows when it comes to equipment: Activating the parking brake via the side stand is a perfect solution, and the adjustable hand levers are also very good. The quality of the halogen light is also impeccable; the light bulbs don't really fit in with the high-tech image of the C Evolution. Yesterday's underseat storage key operation. It would also be advantageous if the interior of the deep cockpit storage compartment were kept in white instead of black. Apart from these little things, however, the C Evolution makes an extremely valuable impression.

Above all, however, it is really fun to drive, mainly thanks to its enormous power, but also because of its affable, acoustically unobtrusive nature. A cheerful wolf in sheepsque. Of course, he is a financially important acquisition. With a price of almost 17.000 Euro for the long–range version including the highly recommended handle heating as well as fine comfort seats is not the question of amortization under purely economic aspects. If the driving pleasure goes into the considerations, it certainly looks different.

Technical data BMW C Evolution

Engine: Liquid-cooled E-engine in the shooting powerful, rated power 19 kW / 26 hp, peak power 35 kW / 48 hp, torque 72 nm at 0 to 4.650 rpm, traction control, end drive by toothed belt (encapsulated) and planetary gearbox

Electrics: Air-cooled lithium-ion high-voltage battery, battery voltage 133 V, battery capacity 12.5 kWh, 94 Ah, charging power 3 kW, charging time at 220 V / 12 a charging current (series) CA. 5 hours. for 100%, at 16 A charging current approx. 4 ½ hours. for 100%

Landing gear: Hybrid chassis with load-bearing battery housing made of die-cast aluminum, bolted-on steering head carrier and rear frame made of tubular steel; 4 cm USD front forks, 12 cm travel; rear single-arm aluminum engine swing arm, mono spring strut (preload adjustable), 11.5 cm spring travel; cast aluminum wheels; Tires 120/70-15 (front) or. 160/60-15 (rear). 27 cm double disc brakes at the front, 27 cm single disc brake at the rear; dual circuit ABS

Mass and weight: Wheelbase 1.51 m, seat height 76.5 cm, weight ready to drive 275 kg, payload 170 kg

Mileage: 0-50 km/h: 2.8 s, 0-100 km/h: 6.5 s, Vmax: 129 km/h (limited), consumption according to. WMTC test: 9 kWh/100 km, range (WMTC): 160 km, overland range in test: 145 km

Price: from 14.900 euros

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  1. Best city car category of the future
    At BMW, however, still too expensive: You almost get a Yamaha Vmax with 200 hp for that. The pricing of the Chinese manufacturer Trinity is more in line with the (city) highway suitable (e)scooter category: Z.B. the Jupiter comes with comparable driving performance with battery for a range of 120 km to 5.€900, at 160 km RW on 6.€800, at 200 km RW on 7.700€. When will the previous non-productive car e-premium (not a purchase criterion for Tesla drivers) finally be shifted to where none "Drops in the ocean"? Minister Scheuer has already won the 1. right step on the radar the FS class III/B also for the generations for o.G. To open the car category that includes the car FS after 01.01.04.acquired in 1980. As Price+FS suits the masses, cities become clean/quiet like in Asia…

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