Coventry, UK: Prototypes of LEVC’s electric van have met climate, durability, crash and dynamic testing and production is set for late autumn.
The VN5 van has emissions of 21g/km CO2 on the combined WLTP1 cycle. This cycle delivers a pure electric zero emissions range of 61 miles (98 km) and the more frugal driver could achieve a 76-mile (122 km) range in pure electric mode, according to WLTP1 city methodology, LEVC says.
The vans, based on the London taxi design have a 300 mile range. VN5 will enter the market later this year. It has up to 5.5m3 capacity, big enough for two Euro pallets with a gross payload of up to 830kg. It has been built with a large side-loading door (enabling a pallet to be side-loaded) and a 60/40 split door at the rear to make loading and unloading easy for the driver.
Joerg Hofmann, chief executive, LEVC, said: “We’ve designed and engineered an electric van that can offer zero emissions capability alongside zero range anxiety, as well the technology, driving dynamics, durability and quality already established in our TX model. These benchmark credentials make VN5 a desirable green transport solution for any commercial vehicle operator.”
