Geely-backed LEVC L380 started deliveries, to enter UK in 2026

The LEVC L380 minivan from Geely Group started deliveries in China with a starting price of 379,900 (52,400 USD). At the same time, LEVC held the delivery ceremony of the L380 minivan for the ASEAN-China Centre.

LEVC is a Geely-owned successor of the well-known British London Taxi Company founded in 1919. It has been owned by the Chinese automaker since 2013, with a manufacturing plant relocated to Zhejiang, China. Nowadays, the LEVC model line comprises two cars: a TX cab and an L380 minivan. The latter car has already started deliveries in China. LEVC representatives also mentioned the L380 will enter the UK market in 2026.

LEVC L380 started deliveries

The LEVC L380 rolled off the assembly line in January this year. However, the blind pre-orders for this model opened in May. The official launch of the vehicle happened in June. And, seven months after the first vehicle was assembled, the LEVC L380 started reaching clients on July 25. LEVC CEO Nan Shengliang mentioned the company will make every effort to deliver cars to end users.

At the same time, the LEVC L380 was delivered to the ASEAN-China Centre. Shi Zhongjun, the Secretary-General of the ASEAN-China Center, attended the delivery ceremony. LEVC CEO Nan Shengliang handed over the keys to Mr. Zhiongjun. It seems the L380 may become his working car.

More on LEVC L380

The LEVC L380 is a full-size electric minivan designed by Brett Boydell, who previously worked at Bentley. It stands on Geely’s SOA architecture, which derives from the SEA platform. The dimensions of this MPV are 5316/1998/1940 mm with a 3185 mm wheelbase. For clarity, it’s 176 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz V-Class.

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Inside, the LEVC L380 has up to eight seats (2+2+2+2), a 15.4-inch main screen, a 10-25-inch instrument cluster, and a 19.8-inch AR-HUD. There are 11 airbags inside the interior, along with side airbags for each seat, dual 12.8-inch screens behind the front seats, and dual 5.98-inch rear armrest screens. The LEVC L380 also has three powertrain options:

• 200-kW electric motor, 170 km/h top speed, 100 kWh ternary NMC battery, 570 km range
• 200-kW electric motor, 170 km/h top speed, 116 kWh ternary NMC battery, 675 km range
• 400-kW two electric motors, 180 km/h top speed, 140 kWh NMC battery, 785 km range

The LEVC L380 is available in four trim levels:

• 100 kWh Air – 379,900 yuan (52,400 USD)
• 116 kWh Pro – 439,900 yuan (60,700 USD)
• 140 kWh 4WD Max (8 seats) – 479,900 yuan (66,250 USD)
• 140 kWh 4WD Ultra (6 seats) – 479,900 yuan (66,250 USD)

Source: LEVC