LEVC's Contribution to London’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Introduction

The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) recently welcomed Sadiq Khan and Andy Street at its Coventry factory, where plans to increase the number of EV charge points were outlined by the Mayor of London as part of his 2030 Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Strategy.

LEVC's Impact on London's EV Market

Since 2018, LEVC has sold more than 4,300 TX electric taxis in the capital, significantly boosting the number of EVs on London’s streets. To further enhance these numbers, LEVC has introduced the new VN5, an electric, green, and cost-effective light van. These eco-friendly and zero-emission EVs are pivotal in helping the city achieve a zero carbon London by 2030, improving air quality, and decarbonizing the transport network.

TX Taxi Features

• Designed to be practical and user-friendly, similar to the original 21^st enhanced London taxi.
• Spacious enough for six passengers with wheelchair access.
• Equipped with smart eCity technology.
• Zero-emission electric drive range of 63 miles.
• Total electrical driven range of 316 miles, made possible by the on-board range-extender.

VN5 Electric Van Specifications

Launched in 2019, the VN5 electric van shares many similarities with the TX model, including:

• A lightweight aluminum body.
• Smart eCity technology.
• Pure electric drive range of about 60 miles.
• Combined range of 304 miles with its range-extender, accommodating various driving distances.

Manufacturing and Investment

Both vehicles are built at LEVC’s state-of-the-art factory in Ansty, Coventry, where more than £500 million has been invested by parent company GEELY since 2014. LEVC has been a subsidiary of GEELY since 2014, which underscores its commitment to advancing electric vehicle technology and infrastructure.