Farizon – the industrial automobile division of Chinese language automobile large Geely – has introduced extra particulars for its upcoming electrical van lineup, attributable to go on sale in Australia this yr.
As beforehand reported, the SuperVan cargo hauler (additionally recognized merely because the SV) will spearhead the model’s native launch, alongside the H9E vans.
Whereas the vans will make their public debut subsequent weekend in Sydney, Farizon is ready to formally launch in Melbourne subsequent month.
Farizon beforehand obtained approval for 3 wheelbase sizes throughout its SuperVan lineup, however has now locked in a trio of electrical vans to launch with.
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The Australian vary will consist of 1 short-wheelbase (SWB) and two long-wheelbase (LWB) SuperVans, supplied with low- (SWB and LWB) and high-roof (LWB solely) configurations.
Beneath are the anticipated dimensions of every variant, based mostly on each data offered by the corporate and approval paperwork filed with the Australian Authorities.
| Farizon SuperVan SWB low-roof | Farizon SuperVan LWB low-roof | Farizon SuperVan LWB high-roof | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 4990mm | 5995mm | 5995mm |
| Width | 1980mm | 1980mm | 1980mm |
| Peak | 1980mm | 1980mm | 2500mm |
| Wheelbase | 3100mm | 3850mm | 3850mm |
| Load house capability | 6.95m3 | 8.25m3 | 11.22m3 |
| Towing capability | 2000kg (braked) 750kg (unbraked) |
2000kg (braked) 750kg (unbraked) |
2000kg (braked) 750kg (unbraked) |
| Gross automobile mass (GVM) | 3500kg | 3500kg | 3500kg |
Every van might be powered by an 83kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, which provides vitality to a 170kW and 336Nm electrical motor driving the entrance wheels.
Whereas full particulars are but to be introduced, the low-roof SuperVan is claimed to have a driving vary of 376km on the WLTP take a look at cycle.
It’s additionally the primary electrical van in Australia to function vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, permitting house owners to energy instruments with the onboard battery.
Extra gear consists of “30 completely different security options”, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, a surround-view digicam, 270-degree barn doorways, and each heated and ventilated seats.
Whereas heated seats have gotten more and more frequent in vans, ventilated seats are extremely uncommon for a industrial automobile.
Earlier data has urged the SuperVan might be accessible with or with out home windows on its sliding facet doorways. All variations of the electrical van could have 16-inch wheels.
Pricing is but to be locked in, although given the SuperVan’s comparable dimensions to the LDV eDeliver 7 – which is out there in short- and long-wheelbase types, with batteries of comparable capability – it’s attainable Farizon will value its electrical van within the $60,000 to $70,000 bracket.
The mid-sized electrical van market in Australia is at present restricted to the eDeliver 7, the Peugeot E-Knowledgeable, the Mercedes-Benz eVito, and the Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo.
This yr, Ford is ready to launch the E-Transit Customized, including an alternative choice for electrical van prospects in Australia.
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