LEVC VN5 Review

Price: £38,500 - £44,000

Electrifying.com score

5/10

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The PHEV van based on the world-famous taxi has a 'fare' number of attributes, but only makes sense for a very narrow niche of buyers.


  • Battery size: 31 kWh
  • Company car tax: 7%
  • Emissions: 21 g/km
  • Range: 60 miles (electric only)
  • Fuel economy: 314 MPG
  • Battery size: 31 kWh
  • Company car tax: 7%
  • Emissions: 21 g/km
  • Range: 60 miles (electric only)
  • Fuel economy: 314 MPG
  • LEVC VN5 Electric van exterior front
  • LEVC VN5 electric van driving
  • LEVC VN5 electric van connected to charger
  • LEVC VN5 electric van exterior rear parked
  • LEVC VN5 electric van exterior side driving
  • LEVC VN5 electric van storage space
  • LEVC VN5 electric van interior dashboard and display

Ginny Says

“I applaud LEVC for its brilliant taxi, which has made our cities cleaner and quieter by making cabs electric. It will be great when the diesel vans disappear from urban areas too, but I'm not sure the VN5 will be the van to convince businesses to make the switch.”

Tom Says

“Interesting one this, seeing as there are purpose-built, bigger and more useful electric vans out there, with quite a few more on the way. Plus, people won’t try and climb in the passenger seat and ask you to take them home.”

Got questions? We've put together the most frequently-asked topics below. If there's something we haven't answered here or in the review, then let us know on our contact page.  

LEVC VN5 electric van interior dashboard and display

Is the LEVC VN5 based on a taxi?

Yes, the VN5 uses the same basic mechanical bits as the hybrid London taxi.

What engine does the LEVC VN5 use?

It uses a 1.5-litre three cylinder petrol engine which acts as a generator for the electric motor. 

What is the electric range of the LEVC VN5?

The company claims a range of around 60 electric-only miles, which is pretty realistic in mild weather.

How big is the LEVC VN5?

It's 5,233mm long, which is 262mm longer than a Ford Transit Custom.

Can you charge a LEVC VN5?

It is actually very easy - the VN5 is the only electric vehicle we can think of that has two different connectors for fast charging - both  CCS and CHdeMO.

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