Pod Point is taking delivery of 60 LEVC VN5 range-extender vans on its charge point installation fleet.
The vans will be used by Pod Point’s engineers when installing EV charging points across the UK, as well as for maintenance work across its network of more than 6,200 public charging bays.
Graham Evans, chief of operations at Pod Point, said: “Vehicle electrification is one of the most powerful ways to stop travel damaging the earth and our mission is to put an EV chargepoint everywhere you park. We are delighted to be working with LEVC and the VN5 is a natural fit for our business and our growing team of expert installers.”
Pod Point added that the VN5’s eCity range-extender powertrain was ideally suited to its fleet requirements. Already seen in LEVC’s TX electric taxi, the technology provides a pure EV range of 64 miles, enabling urban deliveries in zero-emission mode, and a total range of 319 miles for longer journeys.
The VN5’s turning circle of 10.1m also enable its use in city environments, while Pod Point’s engineers will be able to easily access installation equipment via the VN5’s large side-loading door and a 60/40 split door at the rear.
Each VN5 will be equipped with specialist racking solutions provided by LEVC’s authorised conversion partner Sortimo, which offers several storage solutions for the VN5.
Joerg Hofmann, CEO of LEVC, said: “Pod Point is a major operator in supporting the move towards electrification and LEVC is pleased to be working with such a recognised brand, with our VN5 assisting technicians as they continue to build the UK’s charging infrastructure.”
