LEVC opens order book for £55,600 electric black cabs

Michael Holder
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Chinese-owned firm claims cabbies buying new EVs will save £100 per week on running costs compared to current diesel taxis

LEVC has released the full pricing details of the new TX electric range-extended black taxis, revealing for the first time how much it will cost cabbies to switch to a greener vehicle. Opening the order...

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