Which EV Taxis are Eligible for the Electric Car Grant?
The introduction of the UK’s Electric Car Grant has seen the price of eligible models – many of which can be found at The Taxi Centre - slashed in recent months.
The introduction of the UK’s Electric Car Grant has seen the price of eligible models – many of which can be found at The Taxi Centre - slashed in recent months.
With its efficient hybrid powertrain, spacious interior and famously reliable reputation, it’s little wonder the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports estate holds court as a favourite among taxi drivers.
The shift towards electric motoring is in full swing, but if an electric car isn’t feasible for your taxi business, then a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) taxi might be the perfect solution for you.
Practical, comfortable, refined, reliable - it’s little wonder models like the Skoda Octavia and Skoda Superb have earned a loyal following among taxi drivers – but what happens when you add electric power into the mix? Meet the Skoda Elroq.
The first customer of the UK’s leading supplier of Taxi and Private Hire vehicles, Glasgow-based The Taxi Centre, has joined the team to celebrate 25 years supporting drivers across the country, as the company prepares to move to new premises.
The introduction of the UK’s Electric Car Grant has seen the price of eligible models – many of which can be found at The Taxi Centre - slashed in recent months.
With its efficient hybrid powertrain, spacious interior and famously reliable reputation, it’s little wonder the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports estate holds court as a favourite among taxi drivers.
The shift towards electric motoring is in full swing, but if an electric car isn’t feasible for your taxi business, then a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) taxi might be the perfect solution for you.
Practical, comfortable, refined, reliable - it’s little wonder models like the Skoda Octavia and Skoda Superb have earned a loyal following among taxi drivers – but what happens when you add electric power into the mix? Meet the Skoda Elroq.
The first customer of the UK’s leading supplier of Taxi and Private Hire vehicles, Glasgow-based The Taxi Centre, has joined the team to celebrate 25 years supporting drivers across the country, as the company prepares to move to new premises.
The Skoda Superb Hatchback is to be offered with a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the first time having previously only been available in estate trim.
The Plug-In Taxi Grant ends in April 2026, making this your last opportunity to secure £4,000 discount on a brand-new LEVC TX electric taxi
As taxi drivers well know, choosing the right car is an essential part of one’s taxi business – and not just because it needs to serve as a spacious vehicle for fares, it also needs to be a comfortable ‘office’ for the professional behind the wheel.
Valentine’s Day is upon us once more and that means love is very much in the air – but don’t just leave the romance and gifting to your loved up fares on the day, why not show your taxi a bit of care and attention too.
The Taxi Centre offers its heartfelt gratitude and best wishes to Alan Carmichael, who after more than 20 years at the company begins a well-deserved retirement.
Line them up alongside one another and it is fascinating to see just how the Toyota Prius has evolved from the first generation circa 1997 to the fifth and newest iteration that is just reaching the UK.
If the traditional taxi check list among drivers and businesses contains buzzwords like practicality, low running costs, comfort and reliability, then ‘MG taxi’ should be scribbled somewhere on that piece of paper too.