Silence S04

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

Silence S04
Overview
Manufacturer	Scutum Logistic
Production	2022–present
Assembly	Spain: Barcelona
Body and chassis
Class	Quadricycle
Body style	3-door hatchback
Layout	Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motor	Single motor
Power output	8 hp (6.0 kW) 19 hp (14 kW)
Battery	11 kWh lithium-ion
Electric range	150 km (93 mi)
Dimensions
Length	2,330 mm (92 in)
Width	1,560 mm (61 in)

History

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 €7,500. 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

Removable battery under the driver seat

Two S04 with a battery charging trailer at an event

The S04 is an electric car, and the manufacturer made two drive variants available to buyers. The for low-speed version (class L6e) produces eight horsepower (6.0 kW) with a top speed of 40 kilometres per hour (25 mph). The more expensive version (class L7e) 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]