Farizon has officially arrived in the UK, with the first SV electric vans touching down at Felixstowe.
The first batch of vans showcases two of the eight variants that will be available in the UK initially, with further deliveries following.
The UK introduction of Farizon — a wholly-owned subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, China’s largest private vehicle manufacturer — is on schedule, with the start of sales expected in the first quarter of the year.
Farizon SV: UK Models and Battery Options
UK customers will have a choice of eight Farizon SV panel van variants, ranging from the L1H1 (4,990mm long; 1,980mm high) to the L3H3 (5,995mm long; 2,500mm high). L1 and L2 variants will be available with 67kWh or 83kWh LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries, while the L3H3 will offer 83kWh LFP or 106kWh NMC (nickel, manganese, cobalt) options.
The combined WLTP range is between 177 and 247 miles — a little way behind the Renault Master E-Tech’s 285-mile range from its 87kWh battery — with an urban WLTP range of up to 342 miles. UK-based testing is underway to validate real-world unladen and laden range figures.
The SV can carry up to 1,390kg of payload and offers a load volume of 13m³, although most sales are expected to be the smaller L1H1 and L2H2 83kWh models.
Safety and Testing
The Farizon SV, which Farizon says is designed and built for Europe even though it’s been available in China for some time, recently received a Platinum safety award from Euro NCAP with a score of 85 points, on par with established models like the Ford Transit family, Maxus eDeliver 5, Renault Master, and the Mercedes van range.
The Farizon SV has undergone a rigorous one-million-mile testing and development programme and meets or exceeds every European standard in terms of durability, safety, and sustainability.
Tom Carney, managing director of Jameel Motors Farizon Auto, said of the arrival: “Landing the first UK-spec vans at the port sends a strong message to UK retailers and customers: we mean business. We introduced ourselves and our plans for the Farizon SV last month, and we’re on track to meet our ambitious timelines. The team is already meeting customers, retailers and partners as we prepare for the start of sales in the coming weeks, bringing an exciting new proposition to the UK van market.”
Farizon SV: UK pricing and availability
The first UK drives of the Farizon SV are scheduled for late February when we’ll compare it to the likes of the Ford E-Transit, Maxus eDeliver 7, and Renault Master E-Tech. UK specifications and pricing will be confirmed soon, ahead of the first customer deliveries in Q2 2025
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