The Farizon SV is being upgraded with a new-generation battery, revised electric motor and four-wheel drive as the Chinese manufacturer adapts its electric van more closely to European operating conditions.
Speaking at IAA Transportation in Hanover, Cook Xue, CEO of Farizon Auto International, said the changes were intended to address different customer requirements across Europe.
“For the new SV, we are introducing new batteries, new electric motors and four-wheel-drive versions,” Xue said. “With the 83kWh battery, 20 minutes of DC charging can provide around 300 kilometres [186 miles] of driving.”
The existing 83kWh Farizon SV officially takes 36 minutes to charge from 20% to 80%, suggesting the revised battery could represent a substantial improvement.
The current UK range also includes 67kWh and 106kWh batteries, with WLTP ranges of up to 247 miles depending on the body and battery configuration. Farizon hasn’t confirmed whether those capacities will continue unchanged.
Why is Farizon developing a four-wheel-drive van?
Xue said the four-wheel-drive SV was developed in response to demand from operators in mountainous and northern parts of Europe, particularly where vans regularly carry heavy loads in snow.
“Europe covers a large territory, including mountainous regions and snowy areas in northern Europe,” he explained.
“Front-wheel drive can be difficult in those conditions, especially with a heavily loaded van. We therefore developed four-wheel drive for specific customer requirements, particularly cold regions, snowy areas and mountainous terrain.”
“The 4×2 is suited to urban operations and vehicle conversions, where it provides greater efficiency,” he said. “The 4×4 is intended for difficult roads, unpaved surfaces and snowy conditions.”
Farizon hasn’t yet revealed the power or torque outputs of the four-wheel-drive SV, nor confirmed whether it will use a second electric motor to drive the rear axle.
Payload, range and towing figures also remain unknown. The existing front-wheel-drive SV offers a payload of up to 1,350kg and can tow a braked trailer weighing up to 2,000kg.
More Farizon SV conversions planned
Farizon also plans to use the SV’s modular electric platform for a wider range of specialist vehicles.
“It is not only for cargo delivery,” Xue said. “We will work with local partners to provide passenger versions, refrigerated vehicles and welfare vehicles.”
Xue indicated that Farizon would work with European partners rather than develop every derivative centrally.
The SV is currently offered in the UK in three body lengths and four principal height and length combinations, providing between 6.95m³ and 13m³ of cargo volume.
Prices currently start at £44,000 before VAT and the Plug-in Van Grant for the 67kWh model, with the existing 83kWh model starting at £47,000.
Full technical specifications, UK availability and prices for the MY27 Farizon SV are expected closer to its launch.
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