ENSO approved as LEVC tyre supplier, offering the official low-emission option for London taxis
ENSO has been officially approved as a tyre supplier for LEVC, introducing its TX1B tyre as a replacement option for electrified taxi fleets and individual drivers in the UK.
The TX1B is specifically designed for the LEVC London taxi and is the first double ‘A’-rated replacement tyre aimed at extending range. More than 1,000 London taxis have already been fitted with the TX1B, offering strong durability, safety, and performance while reducing emissions and overall running costs.
ENSO’s tyre technology is developed to improve efficiency for electric vehicles by lowering rolling resistance while maintaining durability. This helps drivers cut energy costs and increase earnings per mile. The tyres are also designed to reduce particulate matter (PM 2.5 and PM 10) pollution, a growing issue in urban areas. London alone records more than 9,000 tonnes of PM emissions each year.
The ENSO TX1B is now available through LEVC’s approved aftermarket distribution channels. Fleet operators and individual taxi drivers can also purchase the tyres from wholesalers, independent retailers, repair networks, or directly from ENSO at ENSOtyres.com.
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.”
