LEVC will introduce the new generation of “Black Cab” in 2027

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LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) will introduce the next generation of the iconic London “Black Cab” in the second half of 2027. This completely new Black Cab follows the TX series introduced in 2018, which features a range-extender electric drive system where a compact internal combustion engine acts as a power generator for the electric motor when needed. The new generation is also expected to be electric-powered. Whether it will arrive in Germany remains to be seen.

According to the manufacturer, which is part of China’s Geely group, it has sold over 12,000 TX taxis worldwide to date. The British company estimates that the so-called eCity drive system has reduced CO2 emissions by more than 450 million kilograms and cut NOx emissions from London’s taxi fleet by 60 percent. The CO2 calculations are based on data from 2018 to July 2026, as well as a comparison between 12,216 TX taxis and 12,216 TX4 Euro-6 diesel taxis.

The development of the new model is already underway, with LEVC having released initial design sketches. They show an evolution of the familiar silhouette and hint at changes in design, technology, and usability. The development process is intended to take into account the needs of drivers, passengers, fleet operators, and cities.

According to LEVC, since 2013 the Geely Group has invested over one billion pounds (approximately 1.16 billion euros) in further developing its subsidiary. The new model is set to leverage the synergies and partnerships established over the past decade, combining LEVC’s industry expertise with Geely’s global capabilities. Complete technical details and specifications have not yet been released.

"The next chapter is already well underway," says LEVC CEO Tony Chi. "Our next-generation taxi will retain everything drivers and passengers appreciate about the current TX, while making significant progress in terms of design, innovation, and sustainability." LEVC also intends to continue working closely with drivers, partners, and industry stakeholders.

Further details on technology, performance, manufacturing, and the exact market launch are set to be released later. The final assembly of the current TX will conclude in September, allowing LEVC and its manufacturing plant in Ansty, England, to prepare for the new taxi. Production of the next generation is expected to begin next year. Service, parts supply, and technical support for the existing TX will continue.

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