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Voltiva Nova
The easy way to get around town.
Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Why you will love it
A friendly two-seater for narrow streets and tight parking – and you can drive it from age 15.
Drive it from 15
An AM moped licence is all you need – perfect for students and young drivers.
Parks anywhere
At just over 2.5 metres long, it fits spaces other cars drive past.
Pennies to run
A full charge costs about a euro at home – and there is no oil, clutch or exhaust to service.
Zero-emissions badge
Qualifies for the DGT “0 emissions” label, for easy access to low-emission zones.
- More range between charges
- Up to 75 km
- 48V 120 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. · 5.8 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
- 4.5 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
- 2.53 m
- 2 seats · 2.53 × 1.40 × 1.53 m
The Nova is the simplest way into electric driving. It is small enough to park almost anywhere in Palma, quiet enough to leave early without waking the street, and costs pennies a day to run.
It is an L6e light quadricycle, so it is limited to 45 km/h and can be driven with an AM moped licence – ideal for students, second cars and short daily trips.
Battery & range
Up to 75 km on a single charge
Enough for most people’s whole week around town, or a day trip across the island and back.
48V 120Ah LiFePO4 · 5.8 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 4.5 hours – overnight
- A full charge costs about €1 at a typical home tariff
- A portable charging cable is included
Interior & comfort
Comfortable for every trip
Two proper seats, a heater that clears the screen in seconds, Bluetooth audio for your music and USB-C ports for your phone. Big windows make it bright inside and easy to see out of.
Safety
Built to EU standards
A steel safety cell, disc brakes, seat belts for both occupants and reversing sensors. Built and 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
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- 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
- 48V 120 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
- €9,490
- Top speed
- 45 km/h
- Range
- Up to 75 km
- Battery energy
- 5.8 kWh
- Charging time (230V)
- 4.5 hours
- Motor
- 6 kW electric motor
- Seats
- 2
- Length × width × height
- 2.53 × 1.40 × 1.53 m
- Weight
- 420 kg
- Warranty
- 2 years
- Battery warranty
- 5 years
- Licence needed
- AM licence (from age 15) or any car licence
Standard equipment
- Heating and demister
- Bluetooth audio
- USB-C charging ports
- LED daytime running lights
- Reversing sensors
- 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 Nova 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 Nova
Can a 15-year-old really drive it?
Yes. As an L6e light quadricycle it can be driven in Spain from age 15 with an AM licence.
Can I take it on the motorway?
No. It is limited to 45 km/h, so it is made for towns, villages and local roads.
How do I charge it?
Plug the supplied cable into any normal household socket. A full charge takes about four and a half hours.
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Register your interest
Interested in the Voltiva Nova?
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