UK's LEVC Reveals the L380, the First of a Range of Spacious, Fully Electric Models

The UK's LEVC, best known for its electric black taxis, has revealed the L380, the first of a new range of fully electric models. The move is part of the brand's transition from a high-end taxi manufacturer to a leading provide of e-mobility solutions. 

The new model wiill be available in six or eight seat lay-out.

Initially launched in China in 2024, it will become available in additnal markets at a later date.

The L380 Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) is built on the new EV platform - Geely Holding group's Space Oriented Architecture (SOA) -  which was unveiled earlier in 2023.

LEVC manufactures its purpose-built, range-extended electric TX taxi at a state-of-the-art factory in Ansty, Coventry.

Since 2014, Geely has invested more than £500m into LEVC, allowing it to build an eco-friendly manufacturing facility, the UK’s first dedicated to the production of EVs.    

Alex Nan, LEVC's CEO, says: "LEVC's strategy is to become a leading zero-carbon mobility technology company and our new direction will see us grow beyond manufacturing the world'smost advanced taxi, the TX, and delvier smart, green, safe and accessible mobility to all. Building on our unrivalled heritage in producing the iconic London black cab, we have adpated our business to meet the rapidly accelerating demand for spacious, flexible electric vehicles."

In 2018, LEVC introduced its latest taxi model, the electric TX.

TX is the world’s cleanest, most advanced taxi ever, powered by LEVC’s revolutionary eCity technology.