Do you remember Silence? If you don’t remember, it’s okay; there are many electric scooter companies in the world.
However, not all of them offer removable batteries. Even fewer have a unique transportation system to help owners carry their batteries to the charging station without the need for muscle effort due to their unusual weight. Because of this unique design, I think there is a good chance you will remember Silence scooters if you have seen them before.
The Spanish company partnered with the car manufacturer Seat in 2019, marking the first time the micro-mobility company collaborated with an automaker. It wouldn’t be the last, though. To close out the end of April 2024, Nissan officially announced its new partnership with Silence; or rather, the parent company of the company, Acciona.
The agreement will see Nissan distribute a new electric vehicle from Silence that is not at all a two-wheeled vehicle. It’s called the S04 Nanocar and at first glance, it has at least a passing resemblance to a Smart ForTwo. However, the Silence S04 Nanocar is fully electric and will be able to take advantage of battery exchange stations that will be installed in the markets where it is sold.
The S04 will join the other electric Silence scooters in the company’s range, which will now be distributed at Nissan dealerships in selected markets in Europe.
Starting in June 2024, Nissan and Silence will offer electric scooters and mini cars Silence at dealerships in France and Italy. By September 2024, they will also be available in Germany.
In Spain, Silence claims to already have over 110 locations where their battery exchange stations are available. The current plan is to see that number increase to at least 160 locations by the end of 2024.
Vehicles like these seem to work well in built-up urban environments, where life is lived in a more compact space. When adding a location with too much sprawl, practicality seems more challenging, but congested cities seem ideal for solutions like these.
Uniquely, Silence also offers owners the option to participate in their battery subscription plan as a service.
