LEVC (London EV Company, Geely) VN5
Range-extender (REEV) medium electric van · 4W · Launched 2020
GBP 56,000+ (UK)
≈ ₹55.00 L (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
489 km
Battery
31 kWh
Top speed
130 km/h
Charge
4 hr
Power
148 bhp
Seats
3
Available colors
Overview
Geely-owned LEVC's REEV medium van — sister to TX London cab. Launched 2020 — not officially sold globally. GBP 56,000+. 61 mi pure EV + 1.5L petrol generator extending total to 304 mi (489 km). Niche but iconic London-cab heritage.
Best for
UK fleet operators needing all-day reliability without depot charging
Pros & cons
+Pros
- REEV eliminates range anxiety
- Aluminium body shared with TX taxi — proven
- 61 mi pure EV covers most UK day routes
- Geely backing
−Cons
- Not sold globally
- Pure EV range only 61 mi
- Niche format (REEV) being phased out by regulators
- Petrol generator means not zero-emission for ZEZ
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by LEVC (London EV Company, Geely) in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Petrol generator excludes from London ULEZ zero-emission scheme
Reported in earlier models — LEVC (London EV Company, Geely) has released fixes for newer batches.
Cargo over-loading reduces motor life — stay within rated capacity
Reported in earlier models — LEVC (London EV Company, Geely) has released fixes for newer batches.
Rear suspension sag with continuous max-load running
Reported in earlier models — LEVC (London EV Company, Geely) has released fixes for newer batches.
Cabin AC compressor sized for half-load — slow cooling at full
Reported in earlier models — LEVC (London EV Company, Geely) has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the LEVC (London EV Company, Geely) VN5 in United Kingdom
- 1Range: the 304 miles figure quoted in United Kingdom is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
- 2Charging: a 31 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network — this model does 0-80% in 30 min (50kW DC).
- 3Incentives: The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
- 4Climate: Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
- 5Fit: ample for daily driving and longer motorway runs without range anxiety.
The LEVC (London EV Company, Geely) VN5 for United Kingdom buyers
What this electric car means in United Kingdom — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in United Kingdom
The LEVC (London EV Company, Geely) VN5 is rated at 304 miles on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
Charging
Plan around CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network. The 31 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
Climate & real-world range
Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current United Kingdom eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 31 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 489 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 4 hours |
| Fast charge | 0-80% in 30 min (50kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 5 years / 1,30,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 130 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 148 bhp |
| Torque | 255 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM (with 1.5L petrol range-extender) |
| Drive type | RWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 2073 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 210 mm |
| Boot space | 5500 litres |
| Seating | 3 seats |
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The LEVC (London EV Company, Geely) VN5 scores 7.3/10 overall. Best suited for: UK fleet operators needing all-day reliability without depot charging. Key strength: reev eliminates range anxiety. Main consideration: not sold globally.
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