LEVC L380

Last updated
LEVC L380
LEVC L380 005.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer LEVC
Production2024–present
AssemblyChina: Yiwu, Zhejiang
Body and chassis
Class Large minivan
Body style 5-door MPV
Layout
Platform Space Oriented Architecture
Powertrain
Electric motor
  • 200 kW (270 PS) (FWD)
  • 400 kW (540 PS) (AWD)
Battery
RangeMaximum 805 km (500.2 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,185 mm (125.4 in)
Length5,318 mm (209.4 in)
Width1,998 mm (78.7 in)
Height1,940 mm (76.4 in)
Curb weight 2,805 kg (6,184 lb)

The LEVC L380 is an electric minivan produced by electric vehicle manufacturer London EV Company, a subsidiary of Chinese automobile company Geely, for the Chinese and British car markets. [1]

Contents

Overview

The name of the LEVC L380 is inspired by that of the Airbus A380 wide-body airliner, the world's largest passenger aircraft, to promote the model's spacious interior and comfort. Design cues of the minivan are also inspired by the fuselage of the plane. [2]

Originally codenamed the LEVC XE08 and briefly renamed the Xspace, [3] the L380 was first shown online in December 2023. It is available in both 3-row, 6-seat and 4-row, 8-seat configurations. [4]

Specifications

The 5.3 m (17 ft)-long LEVC L380 is based on LEVC's Space Oriented Architecture platform for large vehicles codeveloped with Geely. The L380 is powered by a single 200 kW (270 hp) motor produced by Viridi E-Mobility Technology Co. and a nickel-cobalt-manganate battery pack supplied by CATL. [4] The entry-level model's battery pack has a capacity of 73 kWh with the top-level model's battery having a capacity of 120 kWh. The range of the L380 is claimed to be around 600 km (370 mi). The charging time of the battery to go from 10% capacity to 80% is 30 minutes, with it reaching 200 km (120 mi) of range in 10 minutes. [5]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Minivan</span> Type of van designed for private use

Minivan is a car classification for vehicles designed to transport passengers in the rear seating row(s), with reconfigurable seats in two or three rows. The equivalent classification in Europe is MPV or M-segment - and are taller than a sedan car, hatchback, SUV or station wagon.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Auto Guangzhou</span> Annual Chinese auto show

China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition, also called Guangzhou International Motor Show or Auto Guangzhou, is an auto show held by Guangzhou Zhanlian Exhibition Service Co., Ltd, in November and December every year in the Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center, China. It is not a recognized international show by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mercedes-Benz Vito</span> Light commercial van produced by Mercedes-Benz

The Mercedes-Benz Vito is a mid-sized light commercial vehicle (LCV) produced by Mercedes-Benz, available as a panel van, chassis cab, or multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), carrying cargo or up to eight passengers. In the Mercedes-Benz van lineup, it is positioned between the larger Sprinter and the smaller Citan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mercedes-Benz Citan</span> Panel van and leisure activity vehicle

The Mercedes-Benz Citan is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle introduced as a badge-engineered variant of the Renault Kangoo in 2012 and marketed by Mercedes-Benz as the successor to the Vaneo compact MPV. In the Mercedes-Benz van lineup, the Citan is the smallest model offered, alongside the mid-size Vito and large Sprinter.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">LEVC TX</span> Motor vehicle

The LEVC TX is a purpose-built hackney carriage manufactured by the British commercial vehicle maker London EV Company (LEVC), a subsidiary of the Chinese carmaker Geely. It is the latest in a succession of purpose-built hackney carriages produced by LEVC and various predecessor entities. The LEVC TX is a plug-in hybrid range-extender electric vehicle.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Volkswagen ID. Buzz</span> Battery electric minivan

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is a battery electric minivan produced by German manufacturer Volkswagen. Based on the dedicated battery electric MEB platform, it is the first production electric minivan from Volkswagen and part of the Volkswagen ID. series. A retro styled minivan, the design of the ID. Buzz is inspired by the Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) Microbus.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">London EV Company</span> English car manufacturing company

London EV Company Limited (LEVC), formerly The London Taxi Corporation Limited, is a British automotive manufacturer with its headquarters at Ansty Park near Coventry, England. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chinese automaker Geely. The company produces London’s famous black taxicabs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">BYD Song Max</span> Compact MPV

The BYD Song Max is a compact multi purpose vehicle (MPV) developed by BYD since 2017. Initially available solely as an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, BYD introduced the plug-in hybrid and battery electric versions since 2019. In 2022, BYD discontinued the petrol-powered Song Max and replaced it with the plug-in hybrid Song Max DM-i after it ended production of ICE vehicles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sinogold GM3</span> Motor vehicle

The Sinogold GM3 is an electric compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) produced from 2018 to 2023 by Chinese manufacturer Sinogold.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Geely Jiaji</span> Compact MPV produced by Geely Auto

The Geely Jiaji is a compact MPV built by Chinese manufacturer Geely Auto as the company's first MPV. The concept named "VF11" was shown at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show. The Jiaji provides L2-level automatic driving, intelligence pilot and RCW system. The Geely Jiaji officially went on sale on March 11, 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nio ET7</span> Chinese electric sedan

The Nio ET7 is a battery electric full-size luxury sedan produced by Chinese electric car company Nio. The ET7 is the first Nio vehicle to come equipped with LiDAR, and is currently serving as Nio's flagship model before the ET9 begins deliveries in early 2025.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maxus G90</span> Chinese minivan

The Maxus G90 is a minivan produced by SAIC Maxus, which launched on the Chinese car market in April 2022. The G90 is the gasoline-powered variant of the electric Maxus Mifa 9 MPV.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zeekr 009</span> Battery electric luxury minivan

The Zeekr 009 is a battery electric luxury MPV from the premium electric automobile brand Zeekr, owned by Geely Automobile Holdings and presented early 2022. The 009 is the second production vehicle under the Zeekr brand, after the 001 executive shooting brake.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zeekr X</span> Battery electric subcompact luxury crossover SUV

The Zeekr X is a battery electric subcompact luxury crossover SUV developed and produced by Zeekr, a premium NEV brand of Geely. It is the third production vehicle produced by the brand and was launched in April 2023. The model is based on the Geely developed Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) electric vehicle platform shared with the Smart #1, and the electric motors and batteries are made by VREMT, a company fully owned by Geely, which also produces the motors and batteries for Smart #1.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hycan V09</span> Chinese minivan

The Hycan V09 is a battery electric minivan produced by Hycan. It was launched on the Chinese car market in October 2023.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Li Mega</span> Chinese electric car

The Li Mega is a battery electric minivan produced by Li Auto since 2024. It is the first battery electric vehicle from Li Auto, as the previous models are extended range electric vehicles (EREV).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Geely Galaxy E8</span> Chinese electric vehicle

The Geely Galaxy E8 is a battery electric mid-size sedan manufactured by the Chinese car manufacturer Geely Auto under the Geely Galaxy marque. The E8 is the Geely Galaxy marque's third model, after the L7 SUV and L6 sedan. It is also the brand's first battery electric vehicle.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zeekr Mix</span> Battery electric minivan

The Zeekr Mix is a battery electric minivan produced by Geely Automobile Holdings under the premium electric automobile brand Zeekr. Built exclusively for sale on the domestic Chinese market, the Mix immediately went on sale after its premiere to the public in April 2024 during Auto China.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Arcfox Kaola</span> Motor vehicle

The Arcfox Kaola is a purpose-built electric compact multi purpose vehicle (MPV) produced by the BAIC Group under the brand name Arcfox. According to Arcfox, the Arcfox Kaola is designed for mothers with babies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wey Gaoshan</span> MPV from China

The Wey Gaoshan is a luxury plug-in hybrid minivan produced by Great Wall Motor under the premium brand, Wey.

References

  1. "Taxi maker LEVC confirms eight-seat luxury MPV for UK". Autocar. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  2. Pappas, Thanos (11 December 2023). "New LEVC L380 Is An Electric Minivan Inspired By The World's Largest Passenger Aircraft". Carscoops. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  3. Bobylev, Denis (7 June 2023). "LEVC XE08 spotted in China during road tests. New vehicle for the London taxi fleet?". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  4. 1 2 Opletal, Jiri (8 December 2023). "Geely's LEVC L380 electric MPV revealed in China" . Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  5. Bobylev, Denis (12 December 2023). "Geely's LEVC L380 electric MPV undergoes winter tests in China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 12 December 2023.