Silence is coming to the UK

Are you looking for a new way to travel around? Silence may have the solution for you.

There has been a rise in demand for electric powered scooters through changes in consumer demand as well as new regulations.  Urban areas have seen changed in regulations to help combat congestion and air quality, meaning people are now looking to new modes of transport to get them around.  The electric revolution has begun and as part of it, the Silence family are bringing their e-moto scooters to the UK.

Silence is Europe’s biggest specialist EV manufacturer, and provide a solution for the growing number of people looking for a low-cost, high quality and zero-emission transport.  Powered by a unique, patented and proven lithium-ion battery system, the range combines performance with everyday practicality.  The battery can be released and charged from any 240V plug socket and can even recharge on the move, generating energy as you slow down.

Running costs are around £1 for every 100 miles travelled and the scooters can be located and locked through an app on your smart phone.

There are 4 models available starting from £2,695 OTR

• Silence S02 LS, “The Starter”, aimed at younger riders, this sits in the popular 50cc band.  With a 2kWh battery and 1.5kW motor, this model comes with all the clever design conveniences and customisation choices of the other models and will travel up to 35miles on a full charge
• Silence S01 “The Commuter”, for cities and towns.  A 5.6kWh batter and 7kW motor to deliver a range of up to 80 miles, 0-30 in only 3.9 seconds and a limited top speed of 62mph
• Silence S02 and S02 LS Long Range, “The Professionals” for door-to-door delivery services and urban business use.  These come with a choice of the light-weight Silence S02 LS Long Range, limited to 30mph with a 5.6kWh battery and 1.5kW motor and a range of up to 91miles, or the performance and carrying capability of the more powerful S02 which adds a 7kW motor to give a limited top speed of 56mph and up to 80miles range.

John Edwards, one of four founders of Silence UK, said: “The UK transportation market is changing at an unprecedented pace; the launch of the Silence family of class-leading electric moto scooters meets the demands of consumers and companies on so many levels.  The Silence brand is cool, the products are even cooler – simple, smart, clean and beautifully designed.  We’re excited about bringing Silence to Britain, delivering class-leading products and providing a class-leading ownership experience to a new family of customers.”

At The British Motor Show, we will have a hall to showing you the future and new technology, Electric Vehicles and Retro Electric.  This area will be packed to showcase what the future holds as well as answer any question you have! Tickets are now on sale here.