The London Taxi plugs-in for electric, gets up to 400 mile range

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The iconic London Taxi switches over to electric as the LEVC (London EV Company) reveals its new electric TX—claimed to be the world’s cleanest, most advanced taxi ever.

The electric TX gets a range of up to 400 miles or 644 km (brochure mentions 377 miles), thanks to its Volvo-sourced range-extender petrol engine. Speaking of which, the 1,477 cc 3-cylinder turbo petrol unit makes 60 kW (82 metric hp) and 255 Nm (188 lb-ft) of torque.

Its pure electric range is claimed to be 80 miles (129 km), delivered by a rear electric motor which makes 110 kW (150 metric hp) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque. As for the battery, the 31 kWh lithium-ion pack is supplied by LG Chem. There is a 22 kW AC fast-charging capability and regenerative braking as well.

LEVC says that the electric TX will save the cab drivers £100 per week in fuel costs.

Features include automatic headlamp level adjustment, a 9-inch touchscreen, onboard Wi-Fi, a Swivel seat to help passengers with severe mobility challenges, a panoramic glass roof and more. Safety kit includes airbags, forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking and a few more.

Chris Gubbey, CEO, LEVC, said: “After extensive testing, LEVC’s new taxi is ready to do the job it was made for: transport people around this great city of London safely, cleanly and stylishly. Better for passengers, more cost-effective for drivers, it will play a major role in helping to improve air quality benefiting all Londoners. I am immensely proud of the work we have carried out so far: we have produced a new icon, the world’s most advanced electric taxi.”

The electric TX is available in Vista, Vista Comfort and Vista Comfort Plus trims. The base Vista is priced at £55,599 OTR. There are several options as well.

LEVC, formerly known as The London Taxi Company, is now owned by China’s Geely. The parent company has made an investment totalling £325 million for the project.