• LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has announced a battery upgrade for new TX taxis and VN5 vans
• Customers are enjoying more efficiency and greater storage capacity, as well as lower CO₂ and improved range
• The 34.6 kWh battery results in CO₂ emissions of just 14g/km for TX and 17g/km for VN5. It is fitted as standard on all new LEVC vehicles
• Electric only range for TX is now 78 miles, with total range now 333 miles, while VN5 has increased to 73 miles and 328 miles respectively*
• Since launch, more than 8,500 TXs have been sold globally. Vehicles have travelled more than 569 million miles and preventing 173,000 tonnes of CO₂ being emitted into the atmosphere
• Momentum accelerating at LEVC; recent announcement of its innovative new pure electric vehicle technology, set to transform the brand

LEVC TX Taxi

The 34.6 kWh unit upgrades LEVC’s state-of-the-art eCity powertrain, offering increased capacity (up from 31 kWh) and greater efficiency. With even lower CO₂ emissions for the TX and VN5, bolstering the contribution of LEVC’s vehicles to improving urban air quality.

Thanks to the new battery, the TX taxi now emits just 14g/km of CO₂ (down from 19g/km). The VN5 emits 17g/km (down from 19g/km). Drivers and owner operators are driving further too.

With TX’s electric-only range now 78 miles* (up from 64 miles) and its total range increasing to 333 miles (up from 318 miles).  VN5’s electric-only range improves to 73 miles (up from 64 miles) and 328 miles* in total (up from 318 miles).

LEVC has manufactured the TX – the world’s most advanced electric taxi – at its groundbreaking facility since 2017, as well as its electric VN5 van from 2019. Since the first TX taxi was delivered in January 2018 in London, more than 8,500 vehicles have now been built for global markets.

upgraded battery for LEVC TX and VN5

Alex Nan, CEO of LEVC, commented: “With thousands of our vehicles sold around the world, LEVC’s eCity technology is the powertrain choice for the modern taxi driver. The updated battery further bolsters the already compelling business case for our customers, with significant benefits for drivers, owner operator, while helping to improve air quality in urban environments.

“Our award-winning TX continues to satisfy demand for clean and accessible mobility demands the world over. With new markets adopting the TX, we’re proud to be making such a significant contribution to improving air quality in more than 20 markets.”

Demand continues to surge for the company’s smart, green, safe and accessible mobility solutions. The TX electric taxi having now overtaken the diesel-powered TX4 as the most common black cab operating in London.

The upgraded battery for TX and VN5 follows LEVC’s recent announcement regarding its innovative new pure electric vehicle technology, which will transform the brand from a high-end taxi manufacturer to a leading provider of e-mobility solutions.

LEVC’s Space Oriented Architecture (SOA) is the world’s first EV platform focused on setting new standards for onboard space. The architecture will bring interior-optimised, zero-emission mobility to more consumers than ever before. This enables LEVC to enter new sectors, outside of the existing TX and VN5 models.

To find out more, please visit www.levc.com .

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*Achieved under WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) test conditions.

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• Growing beyond high-end taxi manufacturing, LEVC will become a leading mobility technology company
• Building on its unrivalled heritage, the new strategy will see LEVC deliver smart, green, safe and accessible mobility solutions to a wider audience than ever before
• New senior management team and LEVC 2023 target announced
• For more information on LEVC, visit www.levc.com

Building on unrivalled heritage in purpose-built vehicles – LEVC has manufactured the iconic London taxi for more than 70 years – the company’s new strategy will see it grow beyond manufacturing the world’s most advanced taxi, the TX. LEVC is today announcing its commitment to deliver smart, green, safe and accessible mobility solutions to more people than ever before.

Underlining this commitment, LEVC UK today reveals its new senior management team, who will implement the new strategy. The new appointments will maximise the engineering, marketing and production expertise that exists at the firm’s state-of-the-art home in Ansty, UK, backed by the global resources of parent company Geely Holding Group.

Alex Nan continues in his  role of Global CEO, and he will now also take on the role of UK CEO. He is responsible for overseeing overall business strategy, technology, product planning and coordination with the Geely Holding Group. Chris Allen, who has been appointed as Managing Director of LEVC, after previously holding the role of Legal Director and Company Secretary, will be responsible for procurement, manufacturing,  technology and quality, government affairs, as well as mobility services. Jenny Jin has also been appointed as Executive Director, looking after sales, marketing and aftersales. Moe Wang, the general manager of Overseas will also take responsibility as the Director of Overseas Sales.

Alex Nan, CEO of LEVC, commented: “LEVC now enters the next exciting stage with our new brand strategy, which will see us become a leading zero carbon mobility technology company.

“Since the launch of the TX in 2018, LEVC has experienced rapid growth, with 9,000 global sales to date, those vehicles travelling more than 500 million miles and preventing 152,000 tonnes of CO₂ from being emitted into the atmosphere.

“In London, LEVC’s TX accounts for 82% of the taxi market, and there are now more TX’s on the streets than diesel TX4s. LEVC looks forward to continuing to help the capital to accelerate the transition to a clean, green EV black cab fleet.

“Going forward, our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant at Ansty, Coventry, will continue to be the home of the famous, iconic TX taxi – the London black cab and new generation models. We will build on LEVC’s unrivalled heritage and grow beyond high-end taxi manufacturing, delivering smart, green, safe and accessible mobility to more customers than ever before. Watch this space in 2023, as we are targeting a 20% year-on-year sales increase, and more details on LEVC’s strategy will be revealed in Q1. ” 

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• LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) announces major milestone with the sale of its 5,000^th electric taxi in London
• TX, the world’s most advanced electric taxi, now makes up more than a third of all black cabs operating in the city
• Since its launch in 2018, LEVC’s TX taxis have travelled 307 million miles in London and prevented 109,000 tonnes of CO₂ from entering the atmosphere
• For more information on LEVC visit www.levc.com

Following its launch in 2018, TX has been a trailblazer for the worldwide taxi market, and with more than a third of licensed black taxis in London now the TX, London leads the globe in purpose-built, fully accessible electrified taxis.

The TX features a lightweight aluminium body and benefits from LEVC’s eCity range extender powertrain. This game-changing technology enables the taxi to travel in full electric mode for up 64 miles.

Offering unparalleled flexibility and no range anxiety, TX has a total range of 318 miles and reduces NOx emissions by 99.5 per cent. In the four years since launching, the TX has prevented 109,000 tonnes of CO₂ from entering the atmosphere.

Regardless of age, gender or disability, LEVC’s TX is an accessible and inclusive vehicle for all. Featuring flexible space on-board for up to six passengers, the vehicle includes a fully integrated wheelchair ramp and a swivel seat, enabling the TX to accommodate a forward-facing wheelchair – the only taxi of its kind to do so.

When planning the TX, LEVC’s designers and engineers consulted with cab drivers to create the most ergonomic, driver-centric cabin ever seen, featuring cutting-edge controls for ease of operation.

The TX has also transformed driver and operator profitability, with a typical fuel saving of more than £110 per week.

The cab’s electric powertrain has prevented 61 million litres of fuel from being burnt, saving drivers a total of £91 million. With fuel prices at an all-time high, the TX demonstrates why transitioning to electrified power makes complete business sense for professional drivers.

Since taking to the streets, the 5,000 cabs have travelled a combined distance of approximately 307 million miles, which equates to circumnavigating the globe an incredible 12,333 times.

To date, more than 2 million passenger journeys have been taken in the electric TX taxi in London. Once they step through the limousine-like doors, passengers can enjoy an exceptionally comfortable interior, flooded with natural light courtesy of a panoramic glass roof.

Joerg Hofmann, CEO of LEVC, commented: “Drawing on more than a century of industry experience, combined with state-of-the-art technology, LEVC successfully developed the world’s most advanced taxi: the electric TX.  Our 5,000^th sale in London is a major landmark for the business and we’re proud that our TX is making a significant contribution to improving urban air quality, as well as supporting drivers in the transition to sustainable mobility.

“As a business, LEVC continues to go from strength-to-strength and March saw us achieve record global sales for both the TX and our VN5 van.”

Since 2014, parent company Geely has invested more than £500 million in LEVC, creating a state-of-the-art R&D centre and factory in Ansty, Coventry, where the TX taxi is built alongside the VN5 van. To find out more about LEVC’s TX, please visit www.levc.com.

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So the London Taxi Company which has been making London’s black cabs for almost 70 years has recently released a brand new electric powered cab.

The new cabs retain much of the familiar shape, but are marginally bigger, allowing a sixth passenger inside.

The taxis have been brought up to date with wi-fi, USB chargers, and a new, transparent roof which allows passengers to take in the cityscape above them.

With a 50kW rapid charge, the battery powers up to 80 percent in 25 minutes. The TX also has the option for a range extender 1.5-liter petrol engine for use when the driver wants to conserve the battery. It has three different modes — Smart, Pure EV, and Save that adjust the usage of battery and gasoline power. LEVC’s taxi allows for a range of over 650 km, including over 120 km using battery power.

LECV says driving a TX taxi equates to £100 in fuel cost savings per week. The taxis were also tested in the sweltering heat of the Arizona desert and in frigid, icy conditions in the Arctic Circle. “We’re trying to take them to all these extremes to make sure the vehicle is good and does everything it needs to do, wherever it’s sold in the world,” Eddie Martin, development manager for the TX program, says. “More and more cities want electric-only vehicles so that there’s no emissions in the city itself, and that’s one of the things this vehicle is capable of doing.”

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