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BMW Revives C1 Scooter in Electric Form

by Matthew Zuras on October 9, 2009 at 03:18 PM

BMW has resurrected the epically failed C1 scooter as a one-off concept vehicle, equipping it with one substantial modification. It's electric. The original C1 never quite caught on, due in part to some confusing helmet and bike laws in both Sweden and the U.K., and perhaps also due to its motorcyle-meets-golf-cart aesthetic. Its new electric replacement, the C1E, is almost identical in design, with the same roll cage, windscreen, and seatbelt. The lithium ion-powered electric engine tops out at 62 mph, but can reach nearly 50 mph in seven seconds.

The purpose of the old C1 was to provide a safe alternative to cars in traffic-clogged cities. This time around, BMW has added environmental friendliness to the mix. Although the company claims this model will probably never see the market, it likely wouldn't sell much in the U.S. even if it were released to the masses. In its current design, it's looking a little more Segway than Vespa. [From: Wired]

Tags: bmw, electric car, ElectricCar, green, scooter, top

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