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Voltiva Brisa
Slim, smart and made for the city.
Photo: Alexandre Prevot, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Why you will love it
Two seats one behind the other make the Brisa the narrowest car on the island – with more range than you will use in a week.
Narrowest on the island
Just 1.3 metres wide – made for Palma’s old town and busy village streets.
A week between charges
Up to 110 km of range covers most people’s whole week of short trips.
No car licence needed
Drive it from age 15 with an AM moped licence.
Charges at home
Plug into any normal socket – no wallbox or installation.
- More range between charges
- Up to 110 km
- 60V 150 Ah (amp-hours) How much charge a battery can hold. At the same voltage, a higher Ah number means a bigger battery and more range between charges. LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) A type of lithium battery known for safety and long life. It handles heat well, can be charged thousands of times and does not need topping up or maintenance. · 9 kWh (kilowatt-hours) The amount of energy a battery stores – the best single number for comparing batteries. It is also how your electricity is billed, so it tells you roughly what a full charge costs.
- Charges overnight at home
- 5.5 hours
- From empty to full on a normal 230V household socket
- Made for town and village streets
- 45 km/h
- 6 kW electric motor · L6e light quadricycle An EU class for small, light electric cars limited to 45 km/h. In Spain you can drive one from age 15 with an AM moped licence, which makes them ideal for town driving.
- Parks where others cannot
- 2.43 m
- 2 seats · 2.43 × 1.30 × 1.46 m
The Brisa seats two in tandem, which makes it narrow enough to slip through old-town streets and park nose-to-kerb where a normal car cannot.
Its larger battery gives up to 110 km between charges, so most owners plug in just once or twice a week.
Battery & range
Up to 110 km on a single charge
Enough for most people’s whole week around town, or a day trip across the island and back.
60V 150Ah LiFePO4 · 9 kWh. LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) A type of lithium battery known for safety and long life. It handles heat well, can be charged thousands of times and does not need topping up or maintenance.
Covered by a 5-year battery warranty.
Charging
Plug in at home. That is it.
Charges from any normal 230V household socket – no wallbox or installation needed.
- Empty to full in about 5.5 hours – overnight
- A full charge costs about €2 at a typical home tariff
- A portable charging cable is included
Interior & comfort
Comfortable for every trip
The tandem seating gives the passenger their own space behind the driver. The digital display is clear in bright sunshine, and the heater and demister keep winter mornings comfortable.
Safety
Built to EU standards
A rigid safety cell, disc brakes front and rear, and seat belts for both seats. Approved to the EU rules for its class.
EU type approval Official confirmation that a vehicle model meets EU safety and environmental rules. Only type-approved cars can be registered and driven legally on Spanish roads. · L6e light quadricycle An EU class for small, light electric cars limited to 45 km/h. In Spain you can drive one from age 15 with an AM moped licence, which makes them ideal for town driving.
Specifications
The details
Tap any underlined term for a plain-English explanation.
- Vehicle class
- L6e light quadricycle An EU class for small, light electric cars limited to 45 km/h. In Spain you can drive one from age 15 with an AM moped licence, which makes them ideal for town driving. – Light electric quadricycle
- Battery
- 60V 150 Ah (amp-hours) How much charge a battery can hold. At the same voltage, a higher Ah number means a bigger battery and more range between charges. LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) A type of lithium battery known for safety and long life. It handles heat well, can be charged thousands of times and does not need topping up or maintenance.
- Price
- €11,990
- Top speed
- 45 km/h
- Range
- Up to 110 km
- Battery energy
- 9 kWh
- Charging time (230V)
- 5.5 hours
- Motor
- 6 kW electric motor
- Seats
- 2
- Length × width × height
- 2.43 × 1.30 × 1.46 m
- Weight
- 425 kg
- Warranty
- 2 years
- Battery warranty
- 5 years
- Licence needed
- AM licence (from age 15) or any car licence
Standard equipment
- Heating and demister
- Digital instrument display
- Bluetooth audio
- USB-C charging ports
- LED daytime running lights
- Portable charging cable (230V)
Ownership
What happens after you buy
Registration
We register the car with the DGT and fit your plates, so it arrives ready to drive. You will need: AM licence (from age 15) or any car licence.
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) A document from the manufacturer confirming the car matches its EU-approved design. It is needed to register the car in Spain, and we supply it with every car. · VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) A unique 17-character code stamped on the car – like a fingerprint. It appears on the registration papers and identifies the car for insurance and servicing. · EU type approval Official confirmation that a vehicle model meets EU safety and environmental rules. Only type-approved cars can be registered and driven legally on Spanish roads.
How registration worksServicing
A 2-year warranty and a 5-year battery warranty, with servicing in Mallorca and collection from your home.
Servicing & SupportAccessories
- Weatherproof car cover
- Longer charging cable
- All-weather floor mats
- Roof bars and bike carrier
Finance estimate
See roughly what Voltiva Brisa would cost each month.
Estimated monthly payment
Illustration only, at 6.9% APR representative. Not an offer of credit; finance is subject to status.
FAQ
Questions about the Voltiva Brisa
Is the rear seat comfortable for an adult?
Yes – the passenger sits behind the driver with their own legroom, ideal for trips around town.
How often will I need to charge?
Most owners charge once or twice a week. Up to 110 km of range is plenty for short daily trips.
Does it have air conditioning?
The Brisa has heating and a demister. For air conditioning, look at the Terra or the Isla.
News & Advice
Helpful reading
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Register your interest
Interested in the Voltiva Brisa?
Tell us a little about how you drive. A member of our team in Mallorca will call you within one working day to answer your questions, arrange a test drive and prepare a quote.
- No obligation, no pressure
- Test drives anywhere on the island
- Registration and finance handled for you