Enso approved replacement tyre supplier for LEVC taxis

Enso, a sustainable tyre manufacturer, has been approved as a replacement tyre supplier for LEVC taxis, offering its TX1B tyre as an aftermarket solution for electric taxi fleets and individual taxi drivers across the UK.

Enso, with headquarters in London, says its TX1B tyre is the world’s first double ‘A’-rated, range-extending tyre designed specifically for the LEVC TX electrified taxi.

The company claims that there are already more than 1,000 London taxis fitted with its TX1B tyres, with drivers said to be benefitting from increased durability, enhanced safety, and reduced emissions – all while lowering their total cost of ownership.

Chris McCoy, technical director at LEVC, highlighted the rigorous testing process behind Enso’s approval: “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.”

Designed specifically for electric vehicles, Enso says its tyre technology reduces rolling resistance to improve efficiency while enhancing durability. This helps taxi drivers lower energy costs and maximise their earnings per kilometre.

Beyond performance improvements, Enso claims it is also tackling tyre pollution. Tyre wear is a major source of particulate matter (PM 2.5 and PM 10) pollution, contributing to over 9,000-tonnes of tyre dust in London every year.

According to Enso, its low-emission tyres aim to mitigate this environmental impact by significantly reducing tyre wear.