Image Credit: Farizon Auto Australia
Chinese automotive giant Geely’s commercial vehicle brand Farizon has announced the arrival of the new V7E electric commercial van into Australia, offering up to 330 kilometres of driving range on a single charge.
The new Farizon V7E has been designed specifically for couriers, contractors, sole traders, and fleet operators looking for an affordable electric van with what Farizon says is a “clear focus on work-rate, durability, and value.”
The V7E boasts payload capacity of over 1,300kg and cargo volume of 6.95m³, and also features a narrow body that enables a tight turning circle. Farizon says the electric van matches ICE competitors on payload, cargo capacity and usability, although it has yet to release the price details.
The advanced CATL lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery provides up to 330 kilometres of driving range on a single charge, though there is no word yet on charging specifications, with detailed vehicle specifications, variant details, and pricing expected to be announced in April ahead of first deliveries in May.
Farizon promised that the V7E’s LFP battery technology has been designed for durability and repeat daily use and stop-start conditions.
In line with Farizon’s SV range of electric vans, the new V7E incorporates a range of safety, comfort, and connectivity features including a comprehensive driver assistance system, advanced smartphone connectivity, and modern safety technologies.
Geely and Farizon are bringing the V7E to Australia in partnership leading vehicle distributor Jameel Motors Australia.
“The arrival of V7E reflects a clear shift in how businesses are thinking about their next commercial vehicle,” said Adam Lawson, country general manager for Jameel Motors Australia.
“Operators want capability, usability and value first. The V7E has been developed to deliver on those fundamentals, with electric power supporting the proposition rather than defining it.”
The launch in Australia of the V7E is timed to coincide with the rise in operators reassessing the value of traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vans in the face of rising fuel, servicing, and operating costs.
“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,” said Lawson.
“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.”
Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
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