B2B | Source: Nissan Official Europe Newsroom | Nissan announces its new collaboration with Silence, a popular European electric micro-mobility car brand from ACCIONA. These compact vehicles are designed to promote cleaner, more intelligent and adaptable urban living.
As part of this new collaboration, Nissan will be in charge of distributing the Silence product line, which includes Silence S04 quadricycles and electric motorcycles. This will be done through their wide-reaching retail network across all of Europe. The first step for customers will be sales in France and Italy beginning in June 2024, followed by Germany in September 2024.
Thanks to this partnership, Nissan customers will have access to a variety of specially designed and engineered Silence products, starting with the popular S04 Nanocar. This compact electric vehicle (EV) is perfect for navigating busy city environments, and comes in two options: the L6e and L7e, each tailored to fit the needs of urban drivers. Ranging from 149 km (L7e) to 175 km (L6e), with maximum speeds of 45 km/h (L6e) and 85 km/h (L7e), these vehicles are ideal for everyday commutes or exploring the city. With two 5.6kWh batteries powering the vehicle, there are multiple convenient charging options available, including direct charging, battery swapping at designated stations (available with a subscription), and home/office charging using a removable battery pack.
Leon Dorssers, Senior Vice President Marketing & Sales at Nissan AMIEO (Africa, Middle East, India, Europe & Oceania), said: “We believe the future is electric … but to make that future a reality, we have to do more to make it as inclusive as possible, available to all. Through this significant new partnership with ACCIONA, we’re ensuring that many more people can experience the power and excitement of electric mobility and take the first step on their EV journey. Opening access to Silence’s diverse range of brilliant, alternative products creates new and exciting possibilities for customers who are eager to join the EV revolution – combining clean mobility with cutting-edge technology, in functional and flexible vehicles.”
This partnership comes hot on the heels of Nissan’s recent launch of The Arc – its new business plan focused strongly on driving value and strengthening competitiveness. Along with the launch of 11 bold new models to supercharge sales in the region, at the heart of The Arc is the strategic use of partnerships to drive business growth and transformation, hand-in-hand with like-minded organisations. Smart, forward-looking collaborations with innovative companies such as Silence showcase this strategy perfectly, seamlessly aligning with Nissan’s goals to explore new revenue streams, accelerate the transition to EVs, and respond to the diverse and changing needs of Nissan customers today and tomorrow.
Crucially, this partnership reinforces Nissan’s commitment to a sustainable future, and its ambition to help create a cleaner, safer, and more inclusive world. By giving customers across Europe access to new mobility solutions, offering greater diversity of choice, and expanding into new territory, Nissan is lowering the barrier to entry for those who want to go electric – ensuring the transition to electric mobility is inclusive and accessible for all.
Carlos Sotelo, CEO of ACCIONA’s mobility business and Silence, shares the excitement, stating: “The needs of drivers in today’s towns and cities are changing – their commute, their attitudes to mobility, and what constitutes a realistic and efficient way for them to get around urban areas. To respond to this, we need to think smarter, smaller and lighter. Silence’s light electric vehicles (EV), partnered with Nissan’s strong distribution network, offers new, exciting, and clever options for urban mobility in Europe, shaping a more sustainable future.”
Offering both compact electric driving, and smart connectivity, the S04 Nanocar also comes equipped with the My Silence app – a one-stop-shop for any owners’ needs at the touch of a button. Through the app, customers have access to a range of cutting-edge digital services, including keyless entry, location tracking, monitoring of range and battery charge status. Taking flexible city mobility to new levels, it also allows customers to connect with friends and share access to their vehicle, without the need for swapping keys – pushing accessibility to EV options even further.
Availability and Distribution
Working closely with select Nissan retailers across France and Italy, customers can expect to see both L6e and L7e model of the S04 Nanocar, as well as the e-motorcycle, available for sale in dealerships in June of this year (2024). The Silence product range will also be available in selected Nissan retailers in Germany from September 2024.
Nissan and its retail partners will offer a range of finance, servicing and insurance options which will be available progressively from launch. These will be secured and sourced through an appropriate financial institution that will be announced in due course.
The price of Silence products will vary across the region but promises to provide a clean and cost-effective electric option for many drivers looking for more flexible options for travel across towns and cities. While initial distribution is limited to the cutting-edge S04 Nanocar and select e-motorcycles, plans are underway to deliver a greater range of micro-mobility options for customers in the future – meeting needs of all shapes and sizes, whether personal or business.
