Do you hold a
Sheffield City
Council Taxi License?

Do you want to try an Electric Taxi?

Sign up Now for the Electric Taxi Trial

Sherbet the Electric Taxi Company have been appointed by Sheffield City Council to manage the Electric Taxi Trial for Sheffield City Council licensed Taxi Drivers.

Sheffield Electric Taxi Trial

  • This 2 week trial of a LEVC TXE and/or a Nissan Dynamo is available for drivers licensed in Sheffield who currently hold a Hackney Vehicle license. Subject to terms and conditions
  • The 2 week trial costs £50 and you will need to put down a £250 refundable deposit.
  • Your taxi will be stored at our secure depot for the length of the trial.

To apply you will need your:

  • Vehicle registration information
  • Taxi licensing details
  • Driving license

Sherbet the Electric Taxi Company have been appointed by Sheffield City Council to manage the Electric Taxi Trial for Sheffield City Council licensed Taxi Drivers.

Sheffield Electric Taxi Trial

  • This 2 week trial of a LEVC TXE and/or a Nissan Dynamo is available for drivers licensed in Sheffield who currently hold a Hackney Vehicle license. Subject to terms and conditions
  • The 2 week trial costs £50 and you will need to put down a £250 refundable deposit.
  • Your taxi will be stored at our secure depot for the length of the trial.

To apply you will need your:

  • Vehicle registration information
  • Taxi licensing details
  • Driving license

Benefits of an Electric Taxi

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Save Money on Fuel in comparison with a TX4

  • Weekly Fuel Saving £110
  • Annual Fuel Saving £6,965
  • 5 Year Fuel Saving £34,824

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Battery Charging Times & Estimated Costs

  • Rapid On Street – 30mins (50kW)/ Avg cost £7
  • Fast On Street – 1hr 15mins (22kW) – 2hr 20mins (11kW) / Avg cost £5
  • Slow/At Home – 3hr 45mins (7kW) – Avg cost £3

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Lower maintenance costs


25,000 mile service intervals
V.10,000 mile service intervals

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Clean Air Sheffield


Electric Taxis help reduce air pollution