LEVC gets in lane for e-mobility solutions

Dubbed Space Oriented Architecture (SOA), the new offering is claimed to be the world’s first EV platform focused on setting new standards for onboard space.

Developed over the past two-and-a-half years at R&D centres in China, Sweden, the UK and Germany, SOA enables multiple seating and load-carrying configurations to support new products including passenger and commercial vehicles.

In a statement, Alex Nan, CEO of LEVC, said: “Building on LEVC’s unrivalled heritage in producing the iconic London black cab, we are adapting our business to meet the rapidly accelerating demand for spacious, flexible electric vehicles. Our rich history is combined with the resources of the Geely organisation to set our brand on an exciting new path, as LEVC…launches an adaptable architecture for an adapting world. With the combined strength of our new strategy and SOA, we will bring advanced zero-emission transportation to more customers than ever before.”

With a centrally-located battery, SOA is said to deliver a fully flat floor that maximses space for occupants, cargo, or both thanks in part to electric powertrain components being packaged at the front. At the rear, SOA utilises a rear suspension design that incorporates extra carrying capacity underneath the main luggage area, behind the rear axle.