London electrified: Over 7,000 taxis emissions-free

The unmistakable London taxis have always defined the street scene of the metropolis. However, the energy transition has also arrived here. The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) received the order to replace the previously fossil-fueled taxis with battery-electric variants. This special vehicle model was developed exclusively for taxi operations, with particular emphasis on the inclusion of wheelchair users and people with disabilities.

Currently, more than half of the total of over 14,000 well-known black taxis are already equipped with electric motors and move quietly and emission-free through the streets of London, according to the company based in Ansty Park near Coventry. With the steadily increasing number of electrically operated taxis, the contribution to cleaner air in the British capital is also continuously rising.

"Reaching this milestone shows how much London is working to become a greener, more sustainable, and environmentally friendly city. We know that by introducing more electric and zero-emission vehicles in London, we can further reduce the levels of harmful chemicals in the air and mitigate the impact of road traffic on our environment," says Chapman. "Making the taxi fleet cleaner and bringing more charging stations for electric vehicles into the capital is an important part of our efforts to be London's strong, green centerpiece, clean London's air, and help Londoners move around the city in the most environmentally friendly way."

Over 700 million miles traveled emission-free

Since their introduction in 2018, TX model taxis have already traveled more than 700 million miles – not only in London but also in other cities worldwide. This corresponds to an impressive total distance of over 1.12 billion kilometers.

“The fact that more than half of the black taxis on London's streets are now running on electricity thanks to the iconic TX is another significant milestone for LEVC,” says Managing Director Alex Nan. “We want to thank London's famous taxi drivers, who have contributed to this success. Other cities can learn from London's globally leading approach, improving the air quality across the entire urban space, to the benefit of citizens and the environment,” emphasizes LEVC CEO Nan. “LEVC is committed to working with policymakers to demonstrate the positive impact of the TX in cities as we strive to build a more environmentally friendly and accessible transportation network that is better suited for everyone.”