Oxford Diecast 76TX5003

Royal Mail TX5 Taxi Prototype VN5 Van

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Prototype Eras
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

The London EV Company is based in Coventry where it specialises in the development of vehicles capable of true zero emissions to comply with the strictest clean air zone regulations – particularly pertinent in London now. The LEVC boasts that their VN5 van variant offers the benefits of an electric commercial vehicle with none of the downsides. It has an initial range of 309 miles with an on-board range extender to remove range anxiety completely.  The VN 5 Van has three intuitive drive modes to enhance operational efficiency each with its own performance benefits for all day long flexible operating.  With up to 5.5 cubic metres of load space, it is an ideal vehicle for corporations like Royal Mail who used a prototype taxi initially.

Our third 1:76 scale release replicates the  signature Royal Mail red livery which is enhanced with a bright green masked upper rear panel above a red and yellow chevron scheme.  White graphics depict its zero emission electric vehicle status with its social media search details #VN5#TheElectricVan. These graphics also appear on the side doors whilst the winged logo of LEVC is printed on the front wings above the wheel arch.  The interior is black, including the seats, with grey dashboard front and interior door panels. The van is registered LM20 WFD from the first half of 2020.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Royal Mail TX5 Taxi Prototype VN5 Van is a 1:76 scale model produced under manufacturer part number 76TX5003. The model represents the period of rebuilding of the railways.

The vehicle it depicts is the LEVC VN5 van, developed by the London EV Company in Coventry. It is a zero‑emission electric commercial vehicle with an advertised initial range of 309 miles and an on‑board range extender to alleviate range anxiety. The van offers three drive modes designed to optimise operational efficiency and provides up to 5.5 cubic metres of loading capacity, making it suitable for corporate users such as Royal Mail.

The die‑cast replica features the Royal Mail red livery with a bright green masked upper rear panel and a red and yellow chevron scheme. White graphics on the sides display the zero‑emission status and the social media tag #VN5#TheElectricVan, while the LEVC winged logo is printed on the front wings above the wheel arches. The interior is finished in black seats, a grey dashboard and interior door panels. The vehicle bears the registration LM20 WFD, dating from the first half of 2020.