Best card machine for LEVC TX electric London taxi UK 2026
For drivers of the LEVC TX (London Electric Vehicle Company) range-extended electric Hackney carriage, the current standard new-build London black cab. ULEZ-compliant by design. Same TfL Conditions of Fitness Section 24 card-acceptance mandate applies. LEVC TX cabs typically run Verifone Cabvision meter-integrated terminals from new, with portable readers as fallback or driver-preferred replacement.
The ranking
1. Verifone V200c / V400m
3.5 / 5Best meter-integrated LEVC TX setup
V200c countertop with built-in printer; V400m portable handheld with printer · Acquirer-dependent; blended or interchange-plus negotiated per merchant · Typically 12 to 48 months via the acquirer
Verifone V200c (Cabvision / Taxi+Aid integration) is the standard meter-integrated terminal on new-build LEVC TX black cabs. Auto-prints receipt with metered fare. Higher cost per transaction than dedicated readers but the long-tenured London cab-yard standard.
2. SumUp Solo
4.2 / 5Best portable LEVC TX driver reader
Portable terminal with built-in receipt printer (Solo Lite is no-printer) · 1.69% per transaction · No contract
SumUp Solo at £99 with 1.69%. Many LEVC TX drivers switch to SumUp Solo for lower per-transaction cost while keeping the Cabvision unit fitted for receipt printing on airport runs. Standalone 4G means no phone tether.
3. Tap to Pay on iPhone (no terminal)
4.2 / 5Best zero-hardware LEVC TX backup
iPhone XS or later running iOS 16.4+, no separate terminal · Same as the underlying acquirer · Same as the underlying acquirer
Tap to Pay on iPhone via SumUp or Square as backup if the in-cab terminal fails on shift. TfL-compliant standalone, zero hardware.
Quick comparison
Headline rate, hardware cost, contract and form factor at a glance.
| Rank | Terminal | Rate | Hardware | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Verifone V200c / V400m | Acquirer-dependent; blended or interchange-plus negotiated per merchant | Almost always rented via the acquirer; £15 to £25 per terminal per month is typical | Typically 12 to 48 months via the acquirer |
| #2 | SumUp Solo | 1.69% per transaction | £99 to £149 hardware | No contract |
| #3 | Tap to Pay on iPhone (no terminal) | Same as the underlying acquirer | £0 hardware (you already have the iPhone) | Same as the underlying acquirer |
FAQs
Do LEVC TX electric cabs ship with a card machine?
Most LEVC TX cabs are delivered with Verifone V200c (Cabvision integration) pre-fitted as part of the cab-yard or dealer specification. Drivers can switch later to portable readers (SumUp Solo, Tide, Tap to Pay on iPhone) for lower per-transaction cost, but most retain the meter-integrated unit for receipt printing.
Are LEVC TX cabs more cost-sensitive on per-transaction fees?
Yes. LEVC TX runs higher daily costs than diesel TX4: higher capital lease, ULEZ-compliant from day one but electric-charging infrastructure cost and time. Drivers shave per-transaction fees by switching from Cabvision (typical 2.5%+ rates) to SumUp Solo (1.69%) or Tide Card Reader (1.5%).
Methodology
Rankings are based on direct hands-on testing, published rates, settlement timing, contract terms, and acquirer reliability. We do not accept payment for ranking position. See our full methodology and editorial policy.
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Open quote form →Reviewed by Oliver Mackman, Director. Last reviewed: 2026-05-12.