LEVC will trial its new vans with customers next year

LEVC (London EV Company) has announced that it will trial its new electric van in London with potential customers in the second half of 2019.

The business is currently in discussion with a number of major public-sector fleets about joining the trials of prototype vehicles, including the Metropolitan Police Service and the London Fire Brigade.

Earlier this year LEVC, who currently manufactures the TX electric taxi, announced it would be entering the van market with a zero-emission capable product.

Like the taxi, the van will combine a fully electric powertrain with an economical petrol range-extender. This approach means cleaner vehicles that are able to go the distance but also lower running costs. LEVC expect that the vehicle – for its size – will deliver a competitive total cost of ownership.

LEVC have previously announced that this product is not intended for “last-mile delivery” and will instead focus on fleets where vehicles undertake demanding duty cycles – for example, travel over 100 miles a day. This is a segment currently dominated by 1 tonne medium sized diesel vans.