LEVC announced its TX electric taxi fleet has surpassed one billion miles of service since their 2018 launch.
The company has sold more than 11,000 zero-emissions capable cabs worldwide, with the fleet covering the equivalent of 40,000 trips around Earth.
LEVC reports the TX’s eCity range-extended technology has cut CO2 emissions by 300 million tonnes compared to its TX4 diesel predecessor.
The TX, built in Coventry, delivers 78 miles of all-electric range and extends to 333 miles with its range extender.
The vehicle has transformed London’s taxi landscape. It now makes up over 60% of the capital’s black cab fleet — more than 8,600 units — surpassing TX4’s market share in 2022 as cities implement stricter emissions regulations.
“This incredible 1,000,000,000 miles-driven achievement is testament not only to the durability and reliability of TX but the hard work that professional taxi drivers undertake,” said Chris Allen, LEVC managing director. “Designed, engineered, and manufactured from the ground up to be the world’s most advanced electric taxi, LEVC has ensured the TX is the ideal vehicle for drivers, passengers, and the planet.”
Allen emphasized the role of government incentives in driving adoption: “The Plug-in-Taxi-Grant (PiTG) has been a key driving force in enabling drivers to make the switch to TX, with 60% of the fleet in London now zero-emission capable. With the current scheme set to end on April 5, we urge taxi drivers considering making the transition to an electric taxi to buy ahead of the deadline and benefit from the £6,000 saving.”
LEVC data shows TX taxis typically cover 20,000 to 30,000 miles annually. Glasgow driver Gary Bowers, 60, has recorded over 280,000 miles in his TX — one of the highest mileage figures in the global fleet.
