Geely unveils new electric vehicle platform in the UK

Geely Division — London Electric Vehicle Company — on Friday unveiled a new large electric vehicle platform that will be used for vehicles ranging from passenger cars to commercial vans. It is    excluded that in the future and other sub-brands of the Chinese auto giant will use this platform.

LEVC stated that the platform, calledSpace Oriented Architecture (SOA), was jointly developed over the past two and a half years in China, Sweden, the UK and Germany and will provide electric vehicles with greater range and fast charging capability, as well as enhanced driver assistance features.

Speaking to reporters Thursday at LEVC headquarters in Ansty, England, executives said the flexible platform could be used for a wide range of electric vehicles, including pickup trucks, large SUVs and  even motorhomes.

Earlier this year, LEVC said that Geely is planning a major investment to turn the maker of London's famous black cabs into a  ;high-volume all-electric brand with a range of commercial and passenger vehicles.