Farizon SV electric van to be launched in the UK by Jameel Motors

Farizon is the commercial vehicle division of Geely Holding Group. The SV is built on a bespoke ‘born electric’ modular platform which offers benefits in cargo space, range, handling and safety. Three vehicle lengths and three heights will be offered in the UK, along with two battery sizes: 67 kWh and 83 kWh.

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Leading provider of mobility solutions Jameel Motors, and Farizon Auto, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, have signed an agreement to distribute new energy commercial vehicles in the United Kingdom.

Established in 2016, Farizon has earned a market-leading position through a focus on technology, the user and zero emissions. The SV large van will be spearheading the brand’s entry into the UK market, with sales commencing during the first half of 2025.

Farizon’s electric van soon in the UK

Farizon is the commercial vehicle division of Geely Holding Group, a Fortune Global 500 company and China’s largest private car maker which also owns Volvo, Polestar and Lotus. The full resources of Farizon R&D, which includes over 2,000 engineers, were channelled to develop the SV van from a clean sheet. It was designed specifically to meet the needs of European fleets and incorporates several advanced technologies and LCV market world-first innovations.

The SV is built on a bespoke ‘born electric’ modular platform which offers benefits in cargo space, range, handling and safety. Highlights include cell-to-pack technology which increases battery capacity by 10 per cent, reduces weight by four per cent and improves body rigidity by 20 per cent. From launch, three vehicle lengths and three heights will be offered in the UK, along with two battery sizes: 67 kWh and 83 kWh. A 106-kWh battery option will follow. Full UK specification and pricing will be announced in due course, along with a date for start of sales.

“Bringing competitive, innovative zero-emission commercial vehicles to the UK will offer a compelling option to businesses and fleets embracing the growing movement to transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles,” explained Andy Carroll, Country Manager, Jameel Motors Farizon Auto. “The Farizon SV was developed for the van users and fleets of today and tomorrow, and several world-first advanced technologies means it offers more cargo space, greater range and a more convenient and comfortable driver experience.”

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