London Taxi Concept with VW Up

D the London Taxi is powered by a 115 HP electric motor, which is fed by a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 45 kW /h. Fully charged, the London Taxi - like its counterparts from Milan and Berlin - should have a range of 300 kilometers.

The black-painted model has a top speed of 119 km /h. The compact dimensions of the VW London Taxi are 3.73 meters in length, 1.68 meters in width and 1.60 meters in height.

Union Jack and London coat of arms as identification symbols

The However, the London edition of the Taxis Concept from VW differentiates it from the other models. As with the Mini, the Union Jack is emblazoned on the roof and the city of London's coat of arms can be seen on the doors. Like the legendary London taxis, the VW study is also in black.

Inside, everything is trimmed in place. There is no passenger seat, instead passengers can store their luggage there. A massive center console separates the chauffeur from his passengers. At the same time, this console is also the carrier of two screens that provide travelers with travel information. The pilot controls all the functions of his taxis via the driver's screen, using it as a navigation screen, door opener and taximeter.