The LEVC model runs on a battery for about 70 miles, with a petrol engine “range extender” for use outside central London capable of up to 400 miles. The Dynamo Taxi has become London 's first 100 % fully electric black cab . Developed in a Coventry factory and based on a Nissan e - NV200 hybrid electric van , the Dynamo has a single - charge range of up to 187 miles . It costs £ 55,495 ( $ 100 ) but a £ 7,500 government subsidy can be claimed . Taxis are responsible for 20 % of the capital 's NOx emissions , according to Transport for London .
The Dynamo Taxi has become London 's first 100 % fully electric black cab . Developed in a Coventry factory and based on a Nissan e - NV200 hybrid electric van , the Dynamo has a single - charge range of up to 187 miles . It costs £ 55,495 ( $ 100 ) but a £ 7,500 government subsidy can be claimed . Taxis are responsible for 20 % of the capital 's NOx emissions , according to Transport for London .