ENSO is now an officially approved tyre supplier for LEVC, providing its advanced TX1B tyre as a replacement option for the UK’s electrified taxi fleets and individual taxi drivers.
Designed specifically for the iconic LEVC London taxi, ENSO’s TX1B tyre is the first range-extending, double ‘A’-rated replacement tyre for electrified taxis. Already fitted to over 1,000 London taxis, it delivers excellent levels of durability, safety, and performance while helping drivers reduce emissions and lower their total cost of ownership.
ENSO’s innovative tyre technology, designed specifically for electric vehicles, improves efficiency by reducing rolling resistance whilst enhancing durability, helping taxi drivers save on energy costs and increase their earnings per mile. By cutting tyre wear, ENSO is also tackling the issue of particulate matter (PM 2.5 and PM 10) pollution, a growing environmental challenge in cities worldwide. In London alone, over 9,000 tonnes of PM pollution is emitted each year.
Gunnlaugur Erlendsson, Founder and CEO of ENSO, said “ENSO was created for one simple reason: to get as many low-emission tyres onto as many vehicles as possible, as quickly as possible. Our respect for the vital role that taxi drivers play in keeping our cities moving is demonstrated by the fact that we began our journey with them, helping them to improve tyre performance and save money while reducing their environmental impact. With our latest announcement that ENSO tyres are now officially LEVC-approved, we look forward to working alongside the taxi industry for thousands of miles to come.”
Chris McCoy, Technical Director at LEVC, said: “LEVC ensured there was a rigorous testing process for the ENSO TX1B tyre, which is now officially approved as an aftermarket solution for the zero-exhaust-emission-capable TX. Results from various controlled environment tests, including steering and handling, stability, ride quality, and NVH, along with real-world trials, demonstrated that this bespoke EV tyre is well suited to the TX, which was verified by third-party vehicle dynamics experts. For optimum performance, it’s always recommended that approved tyres are fitted.”
ENSO TX1B tyres for LEVC taxis are now available via approved LEVC aftermarket distribution channels for fleet operators and individual drivers. They can also be purchased through tyre wholesalers, independent tyre retail networks, tyre repairer networks, or directly from ENSO at ENSOtyres.com
Taxi drivers interested in upgrading to ENSO tyres can visit ensotyres.com to book an appointment or call 020 3846 5600 to learn more.
