All-electric Farizon SV large van for public UK debut

LONDON: Geely Auto's all-electric Farizon SV large van will make its public British debut at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC in Birmingham from April 29 to May 1.

As well as the L1 H1 and L2 H2 versions, exclusive first drives for which took place at Millbrook last month, Farizon will showcase the largest L3 H3 version for the very first time.

Established in 2016, Farizon is the commercial vehicle division of Geely, China’s largest private vehicle manufacturer.

The Farizon SV is being introduced to the UK by Jameel Motors UK, a London-based automotive distribution business and part of Jameel Motors.

Jameel Motors UK managing director Tom Carney said, “Launching the Farizon SV at the Commercial Vehicle Show is another milestone as we look to establish the brand in the market and the van itself as a new benchmark. We look forward to introducing the L3 H3 for the first time."

Yhe Farizon SV is available in five different size combinations: L1 H1, L1 H2, L2 H2, L2 H3 and L3 H3.

The Farizon SV features drive-by-wire technology, a unique b-pillarless design and cell-to-pack battery packaging, which combine to deliver market-leading cargo capacity, payload, range and a ultra-low loading height.

A single highly-specified trim level includes several premium features as standard, including a payload monitoring system, heated seats, heated multifunction steering wheel, heated windscreen, 360-degree surround view, and a comprehensive suite of ADAS safety systems.

The SV has earned the top Platinum rating from Euro NCAP.

The model line-up includes the option of a 67kWh or an 83kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, with a 106kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery available for the L3 H3 model.

The all-electric powertrain produces 170kW (231PS) of power and 336Nm of torque.

The SV is rated to tow up to two tonnes with a braked trailer.