There are specific car models that can be used as e-taxis in Brighton & Hove.
The below table lists these vehicle models, and more details about their fuel type.
| Make | Model | Fuel Type | Fuel Type Description | Euro Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroen | Berlingo | PE | Petrol/Electric Hybrid | E06 |
| Ford | Mondeo | PE | Petrol/Electric Hybrid | E05 |
| Hyundai | Ioniq | PE | Petrol/Electric Hybrid | E06 |
| Hyundai | Tucson | PE | Petrol/Electric Hybrid | E06 |
| Kia | Niro | PE | Petrol/Electric Hybrid | E06 |
| Lexus | ES | PE | Petrol/Electric Hybrid | E06 |
| Mercedes | E-Class | PE | Petrol/Electric Hybrid | E06 |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander | PE | Petrol/Electric Hybrid | E06 |
| Skoda | Octavia | PE | Petrol/Electric Hybrid | E06 |
| Skoda | Enyaq | PE | Petrol/Electric Hybrid | E06 |
| Toyota | Auris | PE | Petrol/Electric Hybrid | E06 |
| Toyota | Prius | PE | Petrol/Electric Hybrid | E06 |
| Toyota | Icon | PE | Petrol/Electric Hybrid | E06 |
| Toyota | Corolla | PE | Petrol/Electric Hybrid | E06 |
| Toyota | Avensis | PE | Petrol/Electric Hybrid | E06 |
| Toyota | Prius + | PE | Petrol/Electric Hybrid | E06 |
| Toyota | RAV4 | PE | Petrol/Electric Hybrid | E06 |
| VW | Passat | PE | Petrol/Electric Hybrid | E06 |
| Number of bays and Location | Postcode |
|---|---|
| 4 E-taxi bays - Ashton Rise | BN2 9RE |
| 2 E-taxi Bays - outside Brighton General Hospital | BN2 3EA |
| 1 E-taxi Bay - Pankhurst Avenue, bottom of Pankhurst Avenue near the junction with Down Terrace | BN2 9YP |
| 4 E-taxi Bays - Preston Park Avenue | BN1 6HL |
| 4 E-taxi Bays - Victoria Road, Portslade | BN41 1YF |
All E-taxi bays have Rapid 50kW chargepoints.
We continually review usage of these bays. At this time, E-taxi bays can be used by anyone wishing to charge their EV. This is a temporary arrangement and can change at anytime.
Parking restrictions at these bays still apply, so please make sure you read the signage. As E-taxis take priority, if you’re using a chargepoint and a taxi driver asks if you can move, we would appreciate your cooperation.