LEVC has officially approved Enso’s TX1B tire as a replacement option for the UK’s electrified taxi fleets and individual taxi drivers.
Designed specifically for the LEVC London taxi, the TX1B tire is the first range-extending, double ‘A’-rated replacement tire for electrified taxis, and is already fitted to over 1,000 London taxis.
“Enso was created for one simple reason: to get as many low-emission tires onto as many vehicles as possible, as quickly as possible,” said Gunnlaugur Erlendsson, founder and CEO of Enso. “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 tire performance and save money while reducing their environmental impact. We look forward to working alongside the taxi industry for thousands of miles to come.”
“LEVC ensured there was a rigorous testing process for the Enso TX1B tire,” said Chris McCoy, technical director at LEVC. “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 tire is well suited to the TX, which was verified by third-party vehicle dynamics experts. For optimum performance, it’s always recommended that approved tires are fitted.”
