The LEVC VN5 is a purpose-built light van from the maker of London's electric taxis. This first generation pairs electric drive with a small petrol engine, aimed squarely at city delivery work.
The LEVC VN5 engine arrangement is unusual for a van: the AT version uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. The petrol unit mainly acts as a generator, so the drivetrain pulls away quietly and smoothly in stop-start traffic.
LEVC VN5 trim levels are tied closely to the technical version rather than sold as a separate ladder. The AT plug-in hybrid van is offered in the Standart equipment configuration. With commercial vehicles, buyers typically weigh load area access, payload and fit-out options as heavily as cabin equipment.
LEVC VN5 battery capacity comes from a lithium-ion pack in the AT version, charged from a wallbox overnight or topped up during a shift. Many urban rounds can be covered on electricity alone, while the petrol range extender keeps you moving when charging opportunities run short.