Micro-Mobility for a Macro-Impact: Nissan Partners with Acciona to Bring Silence Nanocars and e-motorcycles to City Streets

30/04/2024

• Nissan partners with market-leader Silence to bring clean, compact, agile nanocars to customers, offering urban drivers easier access to the first step on their electric journey
• Nissan to distribute Silence Nano S04 and e-motorcycles through retail partners in France and Italy from June 2024 and Germany from September 2024
• Partnership follows the launch of Nissan's new business plan - The Arc - targeting growth and competitiveness

PARIS, FRANCE - Bringing small but powerful mobility to urban driving, Nissan unveils its electrifying new partnership with ACCIONA's car manufacturer SilenceOpens in a new tab - a leading European brand of electric micro-mobility vehicles designed for cleaner, smarter, more flexible city-living.

Under this new partnership, Nissan will hold distribution rights for the Silence product range, including Silence S04 quadricycle vehicles and electric motorcycles, through its extensive retail network across Europe. The journey begins for customers with sales in France and Italy slated from June 2024, followed by Germany in September 2024.

Through this collaboration, Nissan customers will be able to access a range of uniquely designed and engineered Silence products - starting with the popular S04 NanocarOpens in a new tab. Engineered for agility in bustling city environments, this compact, lightweight electric vehicle (EV) comes in two variants, the L6e and L7e, tailored to meet urban driving needs of all kinds. Each variant boasts a strong electric powered range, from 149km (L7e) to 175km (L6e), with top speeds reaching 45km/h (L6e) and 85km/h (L7e) - ideal for daily commutes or exploring the town. Powered by two 5.6kWh batteries, it offers quick, simple, convenient charging options, including direct charging, battery swapping at dedicated stations (available with subscription), and home or office charging through 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.

For more information on the partnership and the exciting new products available to Nissan customers, visit: silence-mobility.nissan.frOpens in a new tab, silence-mobility.nissan.itOpens in a new tab, silence-mobility.nissan.deOpens in a new tab

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About Nissan AMIEO (Africa, Middle East, India, Europe & Oceania)

Nissan aims to become a truly sustainable company, driving towards a cleaner, safer and more inclusive world.

Sustainability is at the core of Nissan's long-term vision, Ambition 2030 Opens in a new tab. Responding to critical environmental, societal and customer needs, this strategy sets out to deliver electrified models and technological innovation in key markets globally, empowering mobility and beyond. Ambition 2030 supports Nissan's goal which is to be carbon neutral Opens in a new tab across the life cycle of its products and operations by 2050. The Nissan AMIEO region, with EV36Zero Opens in a new tab at its centre, is primed to accelerate the shift to an electrified future.

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