The Silence S04 is a battery electric quadricycle produced by Scutum Logistic.

Silence S04
Overview
ManufacturerScutum Logistic
Production2022–present
AssemblySpain: Barcelona
Body and chassis
ClassQuadricycle
Body style3-door hatchback
LayoutFront-motor, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motorSingle motor
Power output8 hp (6.0 kW)
19 hp (14 kW)
Battery11 kWh lithium-ion
Electric range150 km (93 mi)
Dimensions
Length2,330 mm (92 in)
Width1,560 mm (61 in)

History edit

In October 2021, the Spanish electric vehicle manufacturer Silence announced its entry into the automotive industry by presenting its first microcar called the Silence S04.[1] The vehicle was created as a response to competing vehicles from European manufacturers such as Citroën, Microlino, Opel and Renault.[2]

The S04 took the form of a 2-door hatchback with a single-body silhouette richly decorated with two-tone accents with a lacquered and gray structure. Aggressively stylized headlights made entirely in LED technology have become a characteristic element. The manufacturer decided to develop a relatively spacious trunk in relation to the small external dimensions, which allows the driver to store up to 310 litres (11 cu ft) of luggage.[2]

The start of sales of S04 was set for the beginning of 2022, with a starting price for the cheapest copy of €7500. The basic vehicle can be purchased without a battery, and then visit the exchange stations by paying a subscription of €20 per month, always getting a charged battery.[3]

Specifications edit

 
Removable battery under the driver seat

The S04 is an electric car, and the manufacturer made two drive variants available to buyers. The regular version the regulations for low-speed vehicles produces eight horsepower (6.0 kW) with a top speed of 40 kilometres per hour (25 mph). The more expensive version has 19 horsepower (14 kW) and accelerates to 90 kilometres per hour (56 mph). With a battery capacity of 11.2 kilowatt-hours (40 MJ), the car can travel up to 150 kilometres (93 mi) on a single charge.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Silence S04 - hiszpańske "w pół do Smarta" z wymiennymi bateriami" (in Polish). Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Silence S04 Is A Tiny EV From Spain With Removable Batteries". Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Tani elektryczny samochód od producenta skuterów. Oto Silence S04 z wymiennymi akumulatorami" (in Polish). Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Przyszłością miast są elektryczne microcary? Silence S04 z Hiszpanii przekonuje, że tak" (in Polish). Retrieved 6 November 2021.