Geely Set to Launch Electric Vans in Australia
Farizon, the commercial vehicle division of Chinese automotive giant Geely, has announced more details regarding its upcoming electric van lineup scheduled to go on sale in Australia later this year.
As previously reported, the SuperVan cargo hauler, also known as the SV, will spearhead the brand’s local launch, alongside the H9E trucks. While the vans will make their public debut next weekend in Sydney, Farizon is set to officially launch in Melbourne next month.
Farizon has previously been approved for three wheelbase sizes across its SuperVan lineup, but has now locked in its launch trio of electric vans.
Australian Range and Specifications
The Australian range will consist of one short-wheelbase (SWB) and two long-wheelbase (LWB) SuperVans, offered in both low-roof (SWB and LWB) and high-roof (LWB only) configurations. The vans will be powered by an 83kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, supplying energy to a 170kW and 336Nm electric motor driving the front wheels.
Below are the expected dimensions for each variant, based on information provided by the company and approval documents filed with the Australian Government:
- SWB Low Roof: 4990mm long, 1980mm wide, 1970mm high, 3000mm wheelbase
- LWB Low Roof: 5460mm long, 1980mm wide, 1970mm high, 3360mm wheelbase
- LWB High Roof: 5460mm long, 1980mm wide, 2280mm high, 3360mm wheelbase
While full details are yet to be announced, the low-roof SuperVan is claimed to have a driving range of 376km on the WLTP test cycle. It is also the first electric van in Australia to feature vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, allowing owners to power tools using the onboard battery.
Luxury Features and Market Position
Additional equipment in the SuperVan includes “30 different safety features”, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, a surround-view camera, 270-degree barn doors, and both heated and ventilated seats. Ventilated seats are a particularly unusual feature for a commercial vehicle.
Previous information suggests the SuperVan will be offered with or without windows on its sliding side doors. All versions of the electric van will have 16-inch wheels. Pricing has yet to be finalized, though given the SuperVan’s similar dimensions and battery capacity to the LDV eDeliver 7 – which is available in short- and long-wheelbase forms – it is possible Farizon will price its electric van in the $60,000 to $70,000 bracket.
The mid-sized electric van market in Australia currently includes the eDeliver 7, the Peugeot E-Expert, the Mercedes-Benz eVito, and the Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo. Later this year, Ford is set to launch the E-Transit Custom, providing another option for electric van customers in Australia.
