In the second half of 2027, the London EV Company (LEVC) will launch its next generation black cab, which has been engineered from the ground up to meet the Metropolitan Conditions of Fitness, set out by Transport for London.
The new model will take over from the TX range-extended electric taxi which launched in 2018. 12,000 TX taxis have been sold worldwide to date and thanks to its eCity powertrain, TX has prevented more than 450* million kilograms of CO2 from entering the atmosphere and reduced NOx emissions of the London taxi fleet by 60%.
LEVC is developing their latest model with the needs of drivers, passengers, fleet operators and cities firmly at its core.
Since 2013, Geely Group has invested more than £1 billion in the ongoing development of LEVC and remains firmly committed to the future of the UK taxi industry. The programme plan is underpinned by a stable regulatory environment that recognises the unique role and characteristics of the licensed London taxi. This next generation product will build on the synergies and partnerships forged over the past decade, combining LEVC’s industry expertise and Geely’s innovative global capability.
While full technical details and specifications remain under wraps, the next-generation taxi will leverage LEVC’s expertise in purpose-built taxi design, accessibility and durability, to deliver a vehicle that represents an advanced, purpose-built urban mobility solution.
Tony Chi, Chief Executive Officer at LEVC, said: “For more than a century, LEVC has been at the heart of urban mobility, and the black cab remains one of the most trusted and recognisable transport solutions in the world. Today’s announcement marks an important milestone as we confirm that the next chapter is already well underway.
“Our next-generation taxi will honour everything drivers and passengers value about the current TX, while taking a significant step forward in design, innovation and sustainability. We know how important the future of the black cab is to our partners and we want to reassure them that LEVC is fully committed to the future of this sector.”
Brett Boydell, Global Design Director at LEVC, said: “Designing the next generation of iconic black cab is both an incredible responsibility and a unique opportunity. These first sketches capture the essence of what’s to come – familiar, purposeful and unmistakably LEVC – but with a fresh, modern character that reflects the future of mobility. There is much more to reveal, but this is the beginning of that journey.”
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