Today marks a momentous milestone in the life of the London taxi: LEVC (London EV Company)’s all-new electric TX taxi is now fully certified to carry fare-paying passengers. For the first time Londoners will be able to ride through the city’s streets in incredible comfort with technology at their fingertips, safe in the knowledge that…
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The first of our test fleet driver forums got underway last week – thanks to all those who stopped by, here are a few snaps from the day. Have you wondered ‘what’s it like to own and drive a TX?’. If you have, we encourage you to join us at one of our ‘Meet the driver’ forums…
#TheElectricTaxi was well received by passengers during its first appearance outside London’s Kings Cross Station recently. Commuters were given the opportunity to sit inside the new taxi and hear all about the benefits of using the worlds first electric black cab. Our new electric taxi certainly gained a lot of interest from curious commuters and…
The first of the world’s most advanced, electric, black cabs, will appear on the streets of London as they enter the final phase of testing ahead of the January 2018 deadline for all newly licensed taxis to be zero emission capable. Having been put through the most rigorous testing regime in the company’s history, including…
Thanks to the latest structural design processes, advanced materials, passive safety systems, and cutting-edge driver assistance technology, the new Electric Taxi is our safest taxi ever. As expected of a modern vehicle, a full complement of braking and stability systems such as Anti-lock Braking (ABS), Hill Start Assist, Tyre Pressure Monitoring, and Electronic Stability Control…
We’ve explained how the electric motor in TX will help you save money on fuel, but did you know the electric motor can put more in your wallet through reduced servicing requirements and downtime? TX has been developed to help driver’s maximum business potential by minimising time off the road needed for regular maintenance work….
Built to Last The new TX has undergone the most extensive testing and development programme we’ve ever undertaken; in fact, the TX has completed more test mileage than all of our previous models put together. As part of a multinational group, we have privileged access to the world’s biggest and best automotive suppliers with the…
We’ve told you about the government grants and incentives which have been set up to make purchasing a new TX easier, but that’s only one part of what makes the TX affordable for drivers. Even more significant are the huge fuel savings made possible by our unique eCity technology. Because electricity is cheaper than diesel,…
The move to electric or ultra-low emission taxis is the corner stone of national and local Government’s attempts to tackle urban air quality issues. In recognition of the cab trade’s leadership on helping resolve these issues, a number of governmental incentives have been created to help drivers with purchasing an electric taxi and their home…
Typical driver to save £100 per week on fuel, dramatically lowering running costs to enable transition to world class electric taxi LEVC – the London EV Company – formerly London Taxi Company, confirms costs and prices for all new TX with eCity technology: Finance package, at £177 [1] weekly equivalent price, inclusive of the battery over 5…