The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC)
has commenced real-world testing and trials for its new electric van model, the
VN5. Parcel delivery firm DPD is the very first company to take delivery of the
product in prototype form. Because of the similarities between the upcoming VN5
and the TX taxi, LEVC is kicking things off by deploying a fleet of converted
TX-based prototypes utilizing a full interior van conversion. Meanwhile, the
official VN5 launch is scheduled for later this year.
According to LEVC, the VN5’s cargo
capacity allows for two Euro sized pallets with a gross payload of more than
800 kg. The vehicle also features a large side-loading door and a
60/40 split door at the rear.
As for its powertrain, it’s the same as in
the TX electric taxi, offering an EV range of 102 km as per the WLTP
standards, and a total flexible range of 485 km. Also like the TX
taxi, the VN5 is to boast the same turning circle of just 10.1 meters.
The VN5 van’s trial phase will take place
over the next few months.
