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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. The vehicle was created as a response to competing vehicles from European manufacturers such as

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

Specifications

The S04 is an electric car, and the manufacturer made two drive variants available to buyers. The for low-speed version (class L6e) produces with a top speed of . The more expensive version (class L7e) has and accelerates to . With a battery capacity of , the car can travel up to on a single charge.

References

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