China's Geely is bringing a Ford E-Transit Custom competitor to the UK market
Farizon, the commercial vehicle division of China's Geely Automobile, will soon enter the UK market with a rival to the Ford E-Transit Custom and Vauxhall Vivaro Electric.
Here's What We Know
The Farizon SV, which stands for Supervan, is based on a platform designed specifically for electric vehicles. The battery pack is mounted under the floor of the cargo area. The Supervan will have a payload capacity of between 1,100kg and 1,300kg and a cargo volume of between 6.9 and 13 cubic metres.
Two batteries will be available at launch: 67 kWh and 83 kWh. The latter is claimed to provide a range of 225 miles (362 kilometres). Another 106 kWh battery will be available at a later date.
Three versions in body length and height are provided:
- 4.99 metres long and 1.98 metres high;
- 5.49 metres long and 2.18 metres high;
- 5.95 metres long and 2.5 metres high.
The Supervan has a three-seat cabin with two displays: the instrument panel and the multimedia system touchscreen. In China, this model is also available as a seven- and nine-seat minibus, as well as a camper van. However, for the UK, such modifications have not yet been announced.
Farizon Supervan. Photo: Autocar
Prices are also yet to be announced, but the Farizon SV is expected to be cheaper than the Ford E-Transit Custom (£44,899 ex VAT) and Vauxhall Vivaro Electric (£51,715 ex VAT). Deliveries will start in mid-2025.
Source: Autocar
