The BMW Vision CE now appears to have a possible route beyond the concept stage. BMW has published patent images showing a new version of its electric scooter, and the design remains broadly consistent with the prototype unveiled at IAA Mobility in 2025. That makes a final or production-ready form a possibility, although BMW has not confirmed that the Vision CE will actually be built.

Its central idea is still far removed from a conventional scooter. The Vision CE recalls BMW’s earlier petrol-powered C1 while using a fully electric powertrain. Exposed frame and chassis components remain prominent, and the roof is not an enclosed cabin. Instead, it forms an open protective cage around the rider, giving the machine the distinctive appearance seen on the original concept. The patent images suggest that this unusual solution has been retained rather than replaced by a more familiar body design.

The helmet question

The structure also has a legal and practical role. In some countries, the protective cage combined with seatbelts may allow a vehicle of this type to be ridden without an approved motorcycle helmet, subject to national legislation. Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland are cited as examples, while the United Kingdom is not included. The absence of comparable legislation in Britain contributed to the C1’s limited sales there.

The patent images leave the most important electric-vehicle questions unanswered. BMW has not announced the Vision CE’s maximum range, recharge time, top speed or weight. With EICMA approaching, more information could emerge there, including whether the scooter is moving towards production and what form its final technical package might take.