London EV Company reveals TX electric taxi
Drivers of the new black cab will save on average £100 per week in fuel costs
London Taxi Company has relaunched itself as London EV Company, and alongside the rebrand presented its final design for its new electric taxi.
Called the TX, its battery electric powertrain is linked to a small petrol generator that allows a range of over 400 miles – including 70 miles with zero emissions. This range could see the TX travel from London to Edinburgh without having to stop for fuel.
Chris Gubbey, CEO of LEVC, said: “Today is an incredibly exciting day for the company, for the world’s cities, for the air we breathe and for the drivers of commercial vehicles. The launch of LEVC marks Britain’s leadership as a first mover in creating the world’s only dedicated electric vehicle company for the urban commercial market.”
Due to be officially launched in London later this year, the TX has been extensively tested in a variety of difficult conditions, including the Arizona desert and the freezing Arctic Circle.
Order books for the TX are due to open on August 1, with purchase propositions given to those drivers who have already registered their interest online.
Gubbey added: “From our heritage as the manufacturer of the iconic London Taxi, we have unparalleled insight into the needs of commercial operators. Drawing on the best of British design and engineering as well as technical expertise from our sister company Volvo, our products will help transform city living and provide taxi drivers with an average weekly fuel saving of £100 compared with our outgoing diesel model.”
