A couple of months after the London EV Company
(LEVC) unveiled its new electric taxi cab for Britain’s capital, the company
has released a German version at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The TX taxi is largely the same as the UK-spec model
but it has been painted in Eifelbein, a beige color that was required for all
German taxis between 1971 and 2005. The London EV Company says it doesn’t just
intend on tackling pollution issues in its home city but wants to do the same
in Germany and other cities throughout Europe.
Power for the TX is provided by a battery electric
powertrain and a small petrol generator. All-electric range will sit at over
120 km and be perfect for inner-city use. Range increases to over 640 km when
the range extender kicks in. Beyond its European expansion, the London EV
Company plans on building and selling the TX in China.
