LEVC TX

LEVC TX
2019 LEVC TX Vista
Overview
ManufacturerLondon EV Company (Geely)
Production2017–present
AssemblyUnited Kingdom: Coventry (Ansty Park plant)
China: Yiwu (Geely)
Body and chassis
Body styleHackney carriage
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Doors
RelatedLEVC VN5
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor2x 110 kW (150 PS) Siemens permanent magnet synchronous
Hybrid drivetrainPlug-in series hybrid
Battery31 kW·h, 400 V lithium ion
Range377 mi (607 km)
Electric range80.6 mi (129.7 km)
Plug-in charging
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,986 mm (117.6 in)
Length4,857 mm (191.2 in)
Width1,874 mm (73.8 in)
Height1,888 mm (74.3 in)
Kerb weight2,230 kg (4,916 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorTX4

The LEVC TX[1] (previously known as the TX5) is a purpose-built hackney carriage manufactured by the British commercial vehicle maker London EV Company (LEVC), a subsidiary of the Chinese carmaker Geely.[2] It is the latest in a succession of purpose-built hackney carriages produced by LEVC and various predecessor entities. The LEVC TX is a plug-in hybrid range-extender electric vehicle.[2][3]

The vehicle is designed to comply with Transport for London’s Taxi Private Hire regulations, which banned new diesel-powered taxis from January 2018, requiring zero-emissions capability.[4]

  1. ^ "TX - Price and Specification Guide". LEVC. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
  2. ^ a b Anthony, Sebastian (23 March 2017). "Electric TX5 black cabs start rolling off the production line". Ars Technica. Archived from the original on 1 February 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
  3. ^ Allan, Lawrence (5 December 2017). "New 'TX' electric London Taxi priced at £55,599". Autocar Express. Dennis Publishing. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  4. ^ "Emissions standards for taxis". Transport for London. Retrieved 11 July 2022.