Silence S04
Silence S04 L6e Single Battery
The Silence S04 L6e Single Battery has compact dimensions that ease city parking and navigating tight streets. The car’s substantial weight of 540 kg reduces both efficiency and tyre life.
MSRP
£11,299
Range
50 mi
Battery
5.6kWh
Charge
1.2kW AC
Specifications
Dimensions
Licence & running costs
What you need to drive the Silence S04, and what it costs to run in a city.
- Vehicle class
- L6e quadricycle
- Licence needed
- AM licence from age 16 (or a full car licence)
- Congestion Charge
- 50% Cleaner Vehicle Discount (a discount, not an exemption)
- ULEZ
- Free (zero tailpipe emissions)
- MoT
- Exempt while under 25 years old
- Charging
- 3-pin domestic socket only (no rapid charging)
- Real-world range
- approx. 39 miles (estimated)
Vehicle tax (VED) for quadricycles is often misclassified by third-party lookups; check your V5C or DVLA for the correct tax class.
Silence S04: common questions
- Do you need a driving licence for the Silence S04?
- Yes. The Silence S04 is an L6e quadricycle, so you need at least a UK category AM licence and must be 16 or older to drive it.
- Can a 16-year-old drive the Silence S04 in the UK?
- Yes. With a UK category AM licence you can legally drive the Silence S04 from age 16.
- Is the Silence S04 road-legal in the UK, and does it need an MOT?
- The Silence S04 is a road-legal quadricycle. As an L6e it is exempt from the MOT test until it is 25 years old.
- How do you charge the Silence S04?
- The Silence S04 charges from a standard 3-pin domestic socket. It does not support rapid (DC) charging.
- What is the real-world range of the Silence S04?
- Around 39 miles on a charge in real-world UK conditions, a conservative estimate derived from the official WLTP figure.
- Is the Silence S04 ULEZ or Congestion Charge exempt?
- The Silence S04 is ULEZ-compliant, so there is no ULEZ charge. It is not exempt from the London Congestion Charge but qualifies for the 50% Cleaner Vehicle Discount.
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Euro NCAP Safety
Silence S04 L6e Single Battery
Not tested by Euro NCAP. Quadricycles and L-category vehicles are outside the scope of the Euro NCAP programme.
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Size Overview
Length
2.28m
Width
1.33m
Height
1.59m
Battery Health Estimator
Estimated condition if buying used
LFP chemistry offers excellent longevity and safe charging to 100%
Estimates use battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based projection. Actual health depends on charging habits, climate and usage.
Detailed degradation forecast
After 3 years, the Silence S04 L6e Single Battery is estimated to retain around 95.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 40 miles in summer and 30 miles in winter. After 5 years, the Silence S04 L6e Single Battery is estimated to retain around 93.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 40 miles in summer and 29 miles in winter. After 8 years, the Silence S04 L6e Single Battery is estimated to retain around 90.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 38 miles in summer and 28 miles in winter. This car uses a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery. LFP batteries can safely be charged to 100% without accelerating degradation.
Estimates use battery chemistry, age and real-world driving data. Actual results depend on charging habits, climate and patterns of vehicle use.
Company-car tax (BiK)
2026-27 · 4% band
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Report incorrect specSilence S04 L6e Dual Battery
The Silence S04 L6e Dual Battery has compact dimensions that ease city parking and navigating tight streets. The car’s substantial weight of 590 kg reduces both efficiency and tyre life.
MSRP
£13,649
Range
109 mi
Battery
11.2kWh
Charge
1.2kW AC
Specifications
Dimensions
Licence & running costs
What you need to drive the Silence S04, and what it costs to run in a city.
- Vehicle class
- L6e quadricycle
- Licence needed
- AM licence from age 16 (or a full car licence)
- Congestion Charge
- 50% Cleaner Vehicle Discount (a discount, not an exemption)
- ULEZ
- Free (zero tailpipe emissions)
- MoT
- Exempt while under 25 years old
- Charging
- 3-pin domestic socket only (no rapid charging)
- Real-world range
- approx. 85 miles (estimated)
Vehicle tax (VED) for quadricycles is often misclassified by third-party lookups; check your V5C or DVLA for the correct tax class.
Silence S04: common questions
- Do you need a driving licence for the Silence S04?
- Yes. The Silence S04 is an L6e quadricycle, so you need at least a UK category AM licence and must be 16 or older to drive it.
- Can a 16-year-old drive the Silence S04 in the UK?
- Yes. With a UK category AM licence you can legally drive the Silence S04 from age 16.
- Is the Silence S04 road-legal in the UK, and does it need an MOT?
- The Silence S04 is a road-legal quadricycle. As an L6e it is exempt from the MOT test until it is 25 years old.
- How do you charge the Silence S04?
- The Silence S04 charges from a standard 3-pin domestic socket. It does not support rapid (DC) charging.
- What is the real-world range of the Silence S04?
- Around 85 miles on a charge in real-world UK conditions, a conservative estimate derived from the official WLTP figure.
- Is the Silence S04 ULEZ or Congestion Charge exempt?
- The Silence S04 is ULEZ-compliant, so there is no ULEZ charge. It is not exempt from the London Congestion Charge but qualifies for the 50% Cleaner Vehicle Discount.
EVcarsguide Scores
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Silence S04 L6e Dual Battery
Not tested by Euro NCAP. Quadricycles and L-category vehicles are outside the scope of the Euro NCAP programme.
Videos
Size Overview
Length
2.28m
Width
1.33m
Height
1.59m
Battery Health Estimator
Estimated condition if buying used
LFP chemistry offers excellent longevity and safe charging to 100%
Estimates use battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based projection. Actual health depends on charging habits, climate and usage.
Detailed degradation forecast
After 3 years, the Silence S04 L6e Dual Battery is estimated to retain around 95.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 88 miles in summer and 65 miles in winter. After 5 years, the Silence S04 L6e Dual Battery is estimated to retain around 93.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 86 miles in summer and 64 miles in winter. After 8 years, the Silence S04 L6e Dual Battery is estimated to retain around 90.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 83 miles in summer and 62 miles in winter. This car uses a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery. LFP batteries can safely be charged to 100% without accelerating degradation.
Estimates use battery chemistry, age and real-world driving data. Actual results depend on charging habits, climate and patterns of vehicle use.
Company-car tax (BiK)
2026-27 · 4% band
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Report incorrect specSilence S04 L7e Plus
The Silence S04 L7e Plus has compact dimensions that ease city parking and navigating tight streets. The car’s substantial weight of 620 kg reduces both efficiency and tyre life.
MSRP
£15,849
Range
98 mi
Battery
11.2kWh
Charge
1.2kW AC
Specifications
Dimensions
Licence & running costs
What you need to drive the Silence S04, and what it costs to run in a city.
- Vehicle class
- L7e quadricycle
- Licence needed
- B1 licence from age 17 (or a full car licence)
- Congestion Charge
- 50% Cleaner Vehicle Discount (a discount, not an exemption)
- ULEZ
- Free (zero tailpipe emissions)
- MoT
- Annual MoT required
- Charging
- 3-pin domestic socket only (no rapid charging)
- Real-world range
- approx. 76 miles (estimated)
Vehicle tax (VED) for quadricycles is often misclassified by third-party lookups; check your V5C or DVLA for the correct tax class.
Silence S04: common questions
- Do you need a driving licence for the Silence S04?
- Yes. The Silence S04 is an L7e quadricycle, so you need at least a UK category B1 licence and must be 17 or older to drive it.
- Can a 17-year-old drive the Silence S04 in the UK?
- Yes. With a UK category B1 licence you can legally drive the Silence S04 from age 17.
- Is the Silence S04 road-legal in the UK, and does it need an MOT?
- The Silence S04 is a road-legal quadricycle and takes an annual MOT.
- How do you charge the Silence S04?
- The Silence S04 charges from a standard 3-pin domestic socket. It does not support rapid (DC) charging.
- What is the real-world range of the Silence S04?
- Around 76 miles on a charge in real-world UK conditions, a conservative estimate derived from the official WLTP figure.
- Is the Silence S04 ULEZ or Congestion Charge exempt?
- The Silence S04 is ULEZ-compliant, so there is no ULEZ charge. It is not exempt from the London Congestion Charge but qualifies for the 50% Cleaner Vehicle Discount.
EVcarsguide Scores
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Silence S04 L7e Plus
Not tested by Euro NCAP. Quadricycles and L-category vehicles are outside the scope of the Euro NCAP programme.
Videos
Size Overview
Length
2.28m
Width
1.33m
Height
1.59m
Battery Health Estimator
Estimated condition if buying used
LFP chemistry offers excellent longevity and safe charging to 100%
Estimates use battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based projection. Actual health depends on charging habits, climate and usage.
Detailed degradation forecast
After 3 years, the Silence S04 L7e Plus is estimated to retain around 95.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 80 miles in summer and 59 miles in winter. After 5 years, the Silence S04 L7e Plus is estimated to retain around 93.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 78 miles in summer and 58 miles in winter. After 8 years, the Silence S04 L7e Plus is estimated to retain around 90.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 75 miles in summer and 56 miles in winter. This car uses a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery. LFP batteries can safely be charged to 100% without accelerating degradation.
Estimates use battery chemistry, age and real-world driving data. Actual results depend on charging habits, climate and patterns of vehicle use.
Company-car tax (BiK)
2026-27 · 4% band
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