Yamaha Aerox E vs BMW Motorrad CE 02
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha Aerox E and BMW Motorrad CE 02 are both electric scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. The CE 02 costs ₹1,68,291 more than the Aerox E, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 60% extra.
The Aerox E takes 2 of the 4 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the Aerox E and 6.5/10 for the CE 02.
Category by category
Price
Aerox E
The Aerox E starts ₹1,68,291 lower (₹2,81,609 against ₹4,49,900), about ₹5,340 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Aerox E
Aerox E claims 117 km against 108 km. That is roughly ₹809 a year in charging at 30 km a day.
Performance
CE 02
CE 02 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 104 against 91 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Aerox E if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- range matters more to you than outright performance
- you live where Yamaha's bigger service network matters
- your priority is feature-rich urban commuting
Buy the CE 02 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is short city commutes
- your priority is home charging
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Aerox E | CE 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,81,609 | ₹4,49,900 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,99,803 | ₹4,62,929 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹9,900 | ₹13,945 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹14,392 | ₹22,220 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,34,095 | ₹5,09,094 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaAerox E | BMW MotorradCE 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,81,609 | ₹4,49,900 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹8,930 | ₹14,270 |
| Engine | ||
| Torque | 48 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 9.4 kW | 11 kW |
| Battery | 3 kWh | 3.9 kWh |
| Claimed range | 117 km | 108 km |
| Charging time | 6.2 hrs | 5.1 hrs |
| Top speed | 95.5 km/h | 95 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 139 kg | 142 kg |
| Seat height | — | 745 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1360 mm | 1351 mm |
| Length | 1980 mm | 1970 mm |
| Width | 700 mm | 876 mm |
| Height | 1150 mm | 1140 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc | Disc, 239 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | — | Upside-Down Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | — | Adjustable Shock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/80-14 | 120/80-R14 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-14 | 150/70-R14 |
Aerox E vs CE 02: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Aerox E or the CE 02?
- The Aerox E is cheaper by ₹1,68,291 at the base variant (₹2,81,609 against ₹4,49,900 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better range, the Aerox E or the CE 02?
- The Aerox E claims 117 km against 108 km. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Aerox E and CE 02 in Delhi?
- About ₹1,63,126: roughly ₹2,99,803 for the Aerox E and ₹4,62,929 for the CE 02, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹3,34,095 for the Aerox E and ₹5,09,094 for the CE 02, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Aerox E comes out ₹1,74,999 ahead.
