LEVC VN5 gets Geotab telematics

Introduction

LEVC and Geotab have engaged in a new partnership providing state-of-the-art telematics and fleet management systems on its hybrid electric VN5 van.

LEVC Telematics feeds information from the vehicle’s on-board electronic systems through the cloud, directly to the customer’s device or desktop and allows customers to monitor, compare and control the way their vehicles operate via the dashboard telematics system called ‘MyGeotab’.

LEVC is giving 12 months complimentary access to the MyGeotab dashboard (worth £300 per vehicle per annum) with every new LEVC vehicle and then after this initial period operators can choose whether to subscribe to the service further.

What data is shown / collected

As with many telematics system there is an array of data available including the ability to monitor the batteries state of charge, mileage trends, driver styles and vehicle utilisation levels and these can be accessed remotely in real time by staff and management back at the office including after an accident. The system can assist in helping operators reduce their total cost of ownership by potentially saving on energy costs, with the option to select the most cost-effective charging options, as well as being able to optimise routings and driver speeds for even greater fuel efficiency.

Once connected, the MyGeotab dashboard offers a number of tools and customisable reports designed to interpret the vehicle data and offer valuable insights for users to optimise utilisation, reduce unexpected downtime, and minimise charging costs. There’s also good news for those running other vehicles as the data from Geotab can also be integrated into existing telematics dashboards from other suppliers if required.

Since its establishment in 2000, Geotab has grown from a small family business to a global leader in fleet management solutions and vehicle tracking and is now one of the largest telematics companies in the world, and the first to surpass more than 2 million connected vehicles built on a single, open platform.

LEVC CEO, Joerg Hoffman, said: “LEVC has been at the forefront of commercial automotive innovation for many years. The VN5 van and TX taxi are unique as they deliver both electric drive and range that our customers require to do a full day’s work, without the need to re-charge. The introduction of LEVC Telematics, connected by Geotab, enables customers to maximise these efficiencies in their own fleets. We are extremely excited to be joining forces with Geotab, a world leader in telematics services, and we’re confident this relationship will bring even greater improvements in vehicle efficiency to our customers.”

VN5 is based the LEVC’s well known TX hybrid electric taxi and offers a pure EV range of over 60 miles and a total range of 304 miles and as a hybrid the VN5 is suited to urban deliveries in zero-emission mode, as well as longer journeys outside of town. With up to 5.5m3 capacity, VN5 cargo capacity easily accommodates two Euro sized pallets and offers a gross payload of up to 830kg. It has been built with a large side-loading door (enabling a pallet to be side-loaded) and a 60/40 split door at the rear to make loading and unloading easy for the driver.