Farizon – the business automobile division of Chinese language automotive big Geely – has introduced extra particulars for its upcoming electrical van lineup, as a consequence of go on sale in Australia this 12 months.
As beforehand reported, the SuperVan cargo hauler (additionally identified merely because the SV) will spearhead the model’s native launch, alongside the H9E vehicles.
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 |
| Top | 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 will likely 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 characteristic vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, permitting homeowners to energy instruments with the onboard battery.
Further tools consists of “30 completely different security options”, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, a surround-view digital camera, 270-degree barn doorways, and each heated and ventilated seats.
Whereas heated seats have gotten more and more widespread in vans, ventilated seats are extremely uncommon for a business automobile.
Earlier data has advised the SuperVan will likely be out there with or with out home windows on its sliding facet doorways. All variations of the electrical van can 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 varieties, with batteries of comparable capability – it’s potential Farizon will value its electrical van within the $60,000 to $70,000 bracket.
The mid-sized electrical van market in Australia is presently restricted to the eDeliver 7, the Peugeot E-Professional, the Mercedes-Benz eVito, and the Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo.
This 12 months, Ford is ready to launch the E-Transit Customized, including another choice for electrical van clients in Australia.
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