astara and Acciona extend their partnership to distribute Silence products in 4 German regions
- astara adds Germany to its Silence distribution operations after Belgium and Luxembourg.
- Groundbreaking battery concept and innovative products of Silence perfectly fit the astara vision of new mobility options.
- Silence brand will be present on the astara booth at the IAA in Munich.
Kontich / Barcelona – astara, a leading global mobility company, has extended its strategic partnership with Silence, ACCIONA’s electric vehicle brand, to distribute their electric scooters and vehicles for micro mobility in the German regions of Bavaria, Baden Württemberg, Hessen, and Hamburg. ACCIONA manufactures groundbreaking products that perfectly fit into astara’s vision of personal urban eco-mobility. After a successful launch of Silence in Belgium and Luxembourg, the Spanish brand now also put their trust in astara to distribute their vehicles in these regions of Germany.
Silence products offer unique and innovative features with sustainability in mind, including the retractable battery system: a trolley-style battery pack with wheels and a handle so it can be transported conveniently and safely. The battery can easily be charged on a normal socket without depending on a specific charging point.
ACCIONA has two Silence motorbike models in its catalogue: on the one hand, the S01, the best-selling model in its category in Europe for four years, which also offers a moped version (L1e) and a premium version, the S01+, with the best features and equipment in its category. On the other hand, Silence offers the S02, a motorbike with a more austere design and a more economical price that also has a moped version.
This year, ACCIONA also launched its first four-wheeled electric vehicle, the Silence S04. It is a two-seater vehicle that opens the door to the urban mobility of the future as it is comfortable, safe, sustainable, and easy to park thanks to its small dimensions. In addition, the S04 offers segment-unique features like air conditioning, electric central locking, electric mirrors, a smartphone holder, audio Bluetooth connection, a multifunction steering wheel, and electric windows, as well as a practical booth space of 247 liters.
Both the S01/S02 scooter and the S04 ‘nanocar’ share the same retractable battery system. The S01/S02 scooter uses a single battery pack, which takes an average of 6 hours to charge on a normal socket, and provides a range from +130 km. The 2-seater S04 features two battery packs, located under the seats, that provide a range of almost 150 km.
ACCIONA as the perfect urban mobility solution
Due to the rapidly evolving needs and new visions on urban mobility, the segments of electric vehicles and scooters, as well as smart mobility solutions such as vehicle sharing and subscription, are growing significantly.
astara offers personal mobility solutions, with options for the varying needs of each user, backed by a strong technology platform. These solutions allow the customer to choose whether they purchase a vehicle, access a flexible subscription model, or use the vehicle in a car sharing platform. The Silence products fit perfectly into astara’s vision as an open mobility company with a human-to-human and sustainable approach.
“astara is delighted to extend our existing partnership with ACCIONA’s electric vehicle brand, Silence, for the German market. We know from our first experience in Belgium and Luxembourg that the groundbreaking battery concept and innovative products of Silence perfectly fit our ambitious plans for mobility solutions. Especially in the German urban environment, we can offer with Silence electric 2-wheel and nanocar solutions to reach new customers who are looking for more sustainable micro mobility solutions,” says Olivier Sermeus, Managing Director of Astara Western Europe.
“We are proud that our partner from Belgium and Luxembourg is a leading company like astara Western Europe and we are delighted to extend that partnership for four regions of Germany too. We believe that Silence’s products, which have been leaders in the EU market for four years, together with astara’s experience in distribution, will assemble the perfect team to achieve our goals. This year will be crucial for us: with astara’s support, we will launch Silence’s first 4-wheel vehicle, the S04”, says Carlos Sotelo, CEO of Silence and ACCIONA Mobility.
Silence at the IAA Mobility summit in Munich
astara is proud to be present at the renowned IAA Mobility summit in Munich from 4 to 8 September onwards. It will be the perfect occasion to showcase the Silence products with both the S01/S02 scooter version as the S04 nanocar. The Silence products will be shown in Halle B1.
About astara
We are an open mobility company, with a human-to-human approach, committed to sustainability.
With a turnover of more than 5 billion euros in 2022, astara offers personal mobility solutions, with options for the different needs of each user depending on the maturity of each market, including all ownership, subscription and car sharing. A mobility ecosystem, backed by data intelligence and supported by the astara platform.
All of this is thanks to astara’s diverse team, with more than 40 nationalities, in 19 countries and 3 continents: Europe, LATAM and Southeast Asia.
For more information about astara, visit www.astara.com
About Silence Urban Ecomobility:
Silence is ACCIONA’s electric vehicle brand and the leading manufacturer of electric scooters in Europe. For ten years, it has been designing, developing, and manufacturing electric bikes and rechargeable batteries with its own technology. Silence has an extensive sales network in Spain and Europe. Its customers include brands such as ACCIONA, Seat, B:SM, and Madrid and Barcelona City Councils, among others. Since 2021, Silence is part of ACCIONA.
About ACCIONA:
ACCIONA is a global company and a leader in the provision of regenerative solutions for a decarbonized economy. Its business offer includes renewable energy, water treatment and management, eco-efficient transportation and mobility systems, resilient infrastructures, etc. The company has been carbon neutral since 2016. ACCIONA recorded sales of €11.2 billion in 2022 and has a business presence in more than 60 countries.
For inquiries on this release, please contact:
Silence: antonio.muniente@silence.eco
Silence @Astara Western Europe: william.meerschaut@astara.com