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Farizon SV Review
I lived with the new Farizon SV for a week, painted in bamboo green which provided a softness to my van experience. I felt like I was cosplaying as a florist, as the general feel and vibe of this particular vehicle emitted that vibe.
The Farizon SV is a new all-electric large van that launched in the UK market in 2025. It’s quite an interesting entrant because it’s designed specifically for Europe and backed by the Geely group - the same parent company as Volvo, Polestar, LEVC and Lotus.
The SV is spearheading into the UK commerical market and unlike its competition the exterior design whispers EV.
Front-wheel drive, single electric motor 170 kW / 230 bhp. The SV features a drive by wire system which means no mechanical link between controls and wheels (steering, braking, throttle all electronic).
Claimed benefits: better energy efficiency, shorter braking distances and more flexible packaging.
Farizon SV UK pricing is £45,000 to £56,000 + VAT depending on spec. There are three battery options depending on size: 67 kWh (LFP), 83 kWh (LFP), 106 kWh (NMC). Range is claimed between 177 miles and 247 miles.
There are a variety of configurations to choose from, my test van happens to be the L1 H1.
Farizon SV Payload: up to 1,390 kg with cargo volume: up to 13 m³. The SV has decent towing capabilities with a claimed towing wight of up to 2,000 kg (with a braked trailer). In the cargo area, the low loading height of 550 mm is also noteworthy. In addition, with the side door open there is a larger than expected opening due to the slim pillar between the front cabin and passenger door.
The Farizon SV is available in one highly specified trim level. Unlike rivals, the standard equipment is impressive:
360° camera built into the large 12.3" infotainment screen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Heated & ventilated seats, Heated steering wheel, Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), Payload monitoring system.
I will admit the front electrically heated windscreen proved useful on more than one occasion during my time with the SV.
My charging experience of the Farizon SV was mixed, I used various public chargers during my time with the SV. I was also witness to the vast difference in pricing and charging rates between charging stations. I found my local Arnold Clark dealership offered the best charging, with a 55p per kWh and up to 150kw rate this typically suits my requirements. However with the SV van, the charge rate to the van was limited to the van itself to 8.3kW. I went to the local supermarket whilst it charged and after about an hour, returned to find only 21% charge in the SV. I realised that the screen on the rapid charger was indicating 'vehicle limited'. I decided to drive to my local Tesla rapid chargers, typically 75p per kWh however I was hoping for an improved rate of charge as I was due to drive to Dundee from Glasgow the next morning. Thankfully the Tesla chargers provided around 100kW and within under an hour I was at 100% charge with roughly 221 miles indicated on the screen inside the van.
Pros:
Strong payload and cargo space
Competitive range for the class
Very high standard equipment
Innovative tech platform
Cons:
Infotainment screen can feel unresponsive
Interior materials not as premium as some rivals
Driving experience is competent but not engaging or dynamic.
The main competition for the Farizon SV is Ford E-Transit / E-Transit Custom, Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo and the Renault Trafic E-Tech.
The Farizon SV is essentially, a high-spec, tech-heavy electric van aimed at fleets and trades who want a lot of equipment and decent range for the money. The biggest differentiator is that drive-by-wire system, which could become a big deal if it proves reliable long-term.
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