Silence Expands in Europe: 14 New EV Battery Swap Stations Open Across Paris
Silence, the urban electric vehicle (EV) brand owned by ACCIONA, has officially opened its first fourteen battery swap stations across Paris and the surrounding metropolitan area. This initial rollout marks a major step in the company’s broader European expansion strategy, with plans to extend the micro-mobility infrastructure to the French Riviera—including Nice and Cannes—by the end of the year.
Silence’s modular battery swap system in action. Source: ACCIONA
Strategic Partnerships for Convenient Urban Access
To ensure maximum accessibility, Silence has partnered with major fuel retailer Esso, positioning most of its new French swap stations within existing Esso service stations. This strategy embeds EV charging capabilities directly inside high-traffic urban refueling corridors. Additional battery cabinets are located in strategic metropolitan parking garages and official Silence flagship dealerships throughout Paris.
Alongside the physical footprint, the brand is rolling out its unique battery subscription system in France. Under this model:
- Lower Upfront Cost: Customers buy the chassis of a Silence vehicle without purchasing the actual battery pack, lowering initial retail pricing by roughly 30%.
- Predictable Subscriptions: The monthly plan includes 12 battery swap cycles.
- Extended Range: For the compact NanoCar S04, this subscription structure covers more than 1,500 km of driving monthly.
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A Unified Ecosystem for Two- and Four-Wheeled EVs
Unlike manufacturers utilizing closed vehicular ecosystems, Silence employs a proprietary, standardized removable trolley-style battery system across its entire fleet. The exact same battery pack fits inside both its heavy-duty electric motorcycles and its four-wheeled microcars, maximizing the utilization efficiency of the swap hubs.
The Silence S04 NanoCar. Source: Silence
The Electric Vehicle Lineup
- Silence S01 & S01+ Motorcycles: The S01 has held the title of Europe’s best-selling electric motorcycle for five consecutive years, providing a maximum range of up to 136 km via a 5.6 kWh battery module. The upgraded S01+ variant achieves top speeds approaching 120 km/h, rivaling conventional 300cc combustion scooters. The latest model generation introduces high-end performance components, including an Öhlins rear suspension system and custom Shad seating.
- The NanoCar S04: Distributed across France through an exclusive partnership with Nissan dealerships, this vehicle brings modular urban transport to the four-wheel market. Available in L6e and L7e quadricycle classes, the S04 delivers operational ranges between 80 km and 175 km, with configuration-dependent top speeds reaching 85 km/h.
Designed explicitly for dense, high-traffic city environments, both platforms come equipped with air-conditioned cabins, Bluetooth device integration, and full compatibility with the MySilence smartphone app for secure keyless entry and real-time power diagnostics.
