08 December 2025, London EV Company (LEVC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, backing the city-region's £8m Hackney Support Fund.
The government-funded initiative will provide grants to help black cab drivers transition from older, higher polluting diesel vehicles to more sustainable, zero-exhaust-emission capable taxis.
The plan, which will benefit from extra investment from companies like LEVC, aims to boost Greater Manchester's taxi trade and help improve air quality by encouraging the use of cleaner vehicles.
LEVC’s backing demonstrates its commitment to the future of the taxi trade across the UK. As part of the new agreement, LEVC will expand the support it offers to drivers successful in applying for Greater Manchester's funding, providing new and used vehicle offers worth up to £2m in total. Specifically, drivers will benefit from extended warranties and a scrappage allowance against the purchase of a used TX.
The TX, manufactured at the company's state-of-the-art facility in Ansty, Coventry, has been helping drivers transition to cleaner black cabs since its introduction in 2018.
Central to the LEVC TX is its revolutionary eCity powertrain, which provides the best, most useable, low-emission real-world solution for taxi drivers. With a pure electric range of up to 78 miles and a total range-extended capacity of 333 miles, TX is ideally suited to operating in and commuting to urban environments.
Thanks to this innovative, super-efficient powertrain, the TX has prevented more than 360 million kilograms of CO2 from entering the atmosphere and reduced NOx emissions of the London taxi fleet by 59%.
The TX taxi is also an inclusive vehicle for all, regardless of age or disability. The vehicle's inclusive design offers sector-leading accessibility, with flexible space for up to six passengers and an integrated ramp helping it accommodate a forward-facing wheelchair. Additional accessibility features include a hearing induction loop, braille switches, a step, swivel chair and high visibility handles.
Chris Allen, Managing Director, LEVC, said:“I am pleased to confirm that LEVC is officially backing the Greater Manchester authorities in support of their newly launched Hackney Support Fund. LEVC is contributing up to £2m to help local taxi drivers make the switch to zero-exhaust-emission capable TXs. “TX has already transformed the taxi market in London and helped the capital achieve legal air quality targets for the first time. I'm confident that further adoption of TX In Greater Manchester will achieve similar positive results for the region and improve the quality of taxi services for both drivers and passengers alike."
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said: “Our taxi trade is a vital part of Greater Manchester’s transport network and supports the local economy. “That’s why we’re working hard to secure funding and practical support to help drivers upgrade to cleaner, greener vehicles - improving air quality for everyone, while protecting livelihoods. By backing our taxi trade, we’re building a fairer, healthier city-region for all.”
LEVC has a track record of working closely with local authorities and the wider taxi trade to accelerate the transition to cleaner transport and is currently the only manufacturer to offer a purpose-built, fully accessible, zero-exhaust-emission capable taxi. With more than 12,000 TX vehicles sold worldwide since launch and a history dating back to 1908, LEVC has established itself as a global leader in electrified urban mobility solutions.
Grater Manchester's Hackney Support Fund, which is part of the city-region's investment-led, non-charging Clean Air Plan, represents an important step towards cleaner air in the city region while ensuring existing taxi drivers are supported through the transitional period.