Frankfurt Motor Show launch plugs electric van into European ambitions

Coventry vehicle manufacturer London EV Company (LEVC) has launched its new zero-emission capable van at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

It is a key product for the £80m-turnover company which plans to rapidly grow European sales.

LEVC is part of Chinese group Geely and used to be known as the London Taxi Company.

The light commercial vehicle (LCV) launched in Frankfurt is based on the same architecture and technology as LEVC’s TX Taxi, which has sold more than 2,500.

Chief executive Joerg Hofmann has set the ambition for LEVC “to be the European leader in green commercial mobility solutions”.

He said: “Future urban transport is already changing rapidly and we have a golden opportunity to bring something new and disruptive to this market.

“There is huge demand for a medium-sized zero emissions capable light van and our LCV is the perfect solution to the green logistics trend.”

LEVC sees huge growth in demand across Europe for zero emissions capable light vans that can offer distribution to door and not just last mile delivery.

The van has an electric range of 80 miles and a total range of 380 miles.