Farizon V7E electric city van coming to Australia

The electric Farizon V7E is due in Australia in May as a battery-powered rival to the Volkswagen Caddy and Peugeot Partner compact vans.

The V7E will be the second model sold in Australia from Farizon, a van brand owned by Chinese car giant Geely, following the HiAce-sized SuperVan launched last year.

The new electric van is similar in width, but longer nose to tail than a Volkswagen Caddy or Peugeot Partner, the smallest vans available in Australia, and quoting a 1300kg payload and 6.95 cubic metres of cargo volume.

Detailed specifications are yet to be confirmed, but Farizon has confirmed it will offer up to 329km of rated driving range from a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery produced by Chinese company CATL.

Australian government documents show it will be powered by a single 110kW electric motor, while overseas it is paired with a 66.7kWh battery pack.

Farizon claims it will offer "comprehensive driver assistance systems, advanced connectivity with smartphone integration, and modern safety technology," but has shared few details.

The V7E will be sold through Farizon's Australian distributor, Jameel Motors Australia.

Adam Lawson, Country General Manager, Jameel Motors Australia, said in a media statement: "Many operators are reassessing the true cost of running traditional ICE vans and looking for alternatives that do not require a change in how they work.

"The V7E delivers the payload and usability businesses expect from a light commercial vehicle, while offering the potential for lower ongoing costs and simplified ownership over time.”

Complete specifications, variants and pricing for the V7E electric commercial van are due to be announced in April, with deliveries to begin in May.

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