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BMW CE 04 vs LiveWire One: Which Is Better?

We compared the BMW CE 04 and the LiveWire One across 8 real-world categories. The LiveWire One wins 3 of them - here is why, and when the loser is still the better buy.

Specification BMW CE 04 CE 04 $16,000 LiveWire One One $17,900
Battery 8.9 kWh 15.4 kWh
Range 130 km (WMTC) 146 mi city / 70 mi highway
Top speed 120 km/h 110 mph
Power 42 hp 100 hp
Weight 231 kg 462 lb
Charging ~3 h (fast opt.) —
Drive Belt Belt
Seats 2 —
Wheels 15" front / 14.5" rear —
Torque — 86 lb-ft
Charging (fast) — ~60 min (0-80%)
Rating 4.3 / 5 4.3 / 5

At a glance

Here is how the two models stack up on the specs that matter most.

Specification CE 04 One
Range 130 km 235 km
Battery 8.9 kWh 15.4 kWh
Efficiency 6.8 kWh/100km 6.6 kWh/100km
0-100 km/h 0 s 0 s
Fast charge 10-80% ~0 min ~60 min
Seats 2 1
Price $16,000 $17,900
Rating 4.3/5 4.3/5
Estimated running cost / year $153 $149

The One wins 3 of 8 categories, making it our pick in this head-to-head.

Range & efficiency

The CE 04 is rated for 130 km of range versus 235 km for the One. That is a difference of about 105 km, which matters most if you do regular long trips.

The CE 04 consumes about 6.8 kWh per 100 km versus 6.6 kWh for the One - so the One is the cheaper and greener option per kilometre.

Performance

Acceleration figures vary by trim; check the full spec sheet below for the exact variant tested.

Charging

Charging time depends on the charger and battery temperature; the lower 10-80% figure means shorter stops on long trips.

Space & comfort

The CE 04 seats 2 and the One seats 1. Check the full spec sheet for cargo volume.

Price & running costs

The CE 04 lists at $16,000 and the One at $17,900. At 15,000 km per year, estimated running costs are about $153/yr versus $149/yr.

Verdict

The One is our pick, taking 3 of 8 categories in this head-to-head. It leads on the longer range (130 km vs 235 km), the larger battery (8.9 kWh vs 15.4 kWh) and the lower consumption (6.8 kWh/100km vs 6.6 kWh/100km). That said, the CE 04 is still the better buy if you are on a tighter budget (it is $1,900 cheaper), or you regularly carry more passengers (2 seats vs 1).

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