LEVC Next-Generation Black Cab Launches in UK in 2027

LEVC Next-Generation Black Cab Launches in UK in 2027

London EV Company (LEVC) announced on September 16 that its LEVC next-generation black cab will launch in the United Kingdom during the second half of 2027. The new taxi has been engineered to meet the Metropolitan Conditions of Fitness established by Transport for London (TfL) and will replace the TX range-extended electric taxi. LEVC has released early design sketches that provide an initial view of the vehicle, showing an updated interpretation of the established black-cab design alongside improvements intended to enhance technology and usability. The announcement marks the planned transition from the existing TX range to a purpose-built next-generation taxi.

New Black Cab Combines LEVC and Geely Expertise

The next-generation black cab will combine LEVC’s experience in purpose-built taxi development with the global expertise and capabilities of Geely. The early design sketches indicate that the new model will retain the recognizable character associated with LEVC’s black cabs while introducing updates to its design, technology, and usability. The company has positioned the vehicle as a new purpose-built taxi rather than simply an extension of the existing TX range. This approach is intended to support the requirements of the UK market while bringing together the specialized knowledge developed by LEVC and the broader resources available through Geely.

Production Planned for 2027 as TX Assembly Ends

LEVC said production of the new taxi is scheduled to begin in 2027, although the company has not yet disclosed the vehicle’s complete technical specification or exact launch timing. Details covering technology, capability, manufacturing, and other specifications will be announced at a later stage. At the same time, final assembly of the TX model is scheduled to end in September 2026. This timing will allow LEVC’s Ansty production facility to prepare for manufacturing the new purpose-built taxi. The planned transition therefore links the conclusion of TX assembly directly with preparations for the next-generation model and its scheduled production start in 2027.

Design and Specification Details Remain Pending

The released sketches provide only an early indication of the next-generation black cab, while important details about the finished vehicle remain undisclosed. LEVC has not yet provided the full technology package, operating capability, manufacturing specifications, or precise launch date within the second half of 2027. The vehicle must meet the Metropolitan Conditions of Fitness required by TfL, establishing an important regulatory framework for its development and introduction. Further announcements from LEVC are expected to clarify how the new taxi will differ from the TX range, what capabilities it will offer, and how production at Ansty will support its entry into the UK market.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The transition to a new purpose-built black cab represents an important product and manufacturing change for LEVC as it moves beyond the TX range and prepares its Ansty facility for the next generation of taxi production. For the UK taxi market, the development will determine how LEVC’s established black-cab platform evolves in response to current requirements for technology, usability, capability, and compliance with TfL conditions. The combination of LEVC’s specialized taxi experience with Geely’s broader capabilities could support development and manufacturing of the new model, while forthcoming technical announcements will provide greater clarity on its market positioning and operational characteristics.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will LEVC launch its next-generation black cab?
LEVC plans to launch its next-generation black cab in the UK during the second half of 2027, with production scheduled to begin during 2027. The vehicle is being developed to meet Transport for London’s Metropolitan Conditions of Fitness and will replace the TX range-extended electric taxi. LEVC has released early design sketches, but detailed information about technology, capability, manufacturing, and exact launch timing has not yet been announced. Final assembly of the TX model is scheduled to end in September 2026, allowing the Ansty facility to prepare for production of the new taxi.