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Farizon SV Competes for the International Van of the Year

Farizon's latest electric commercial vehicle, the Farizon SV, has made the shortlist for the esteemed 2026 International Van of the Year (IVOTY) award. This announcement comes minutes before the final winner is revealed at the Solutrans Expo in Lyon, France, on November 19.

Recognizing Excellence

A judging panel made up of experts from 26 countries evaluated numerous new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) released globally this year. One of the primary considerations in their deliberations was the vehicle's contribution to elevated standards of efficiency and safety.

Jarlath Sweeney, Chairman of the International Van of the Year Award, stated, "We are witnessing an exciting era in our industry, where new players with innovative concepts are entering the market, creating new segments and solutions based on emissions-free technologies. These new brands are a welcome addition, and their participation alongside established names significantly complicates our voting decisions."

Cook Xue, CEO of Farizon Auto International Company, emphasized their vision: "Four years ago, we set out to develop and build the world's best commercial vehicle. The IVOTY nomination acknowledges the hard work of our engineers and manufacturing team dedicated to producing the Farizon SV. It's a remarkable achievement, and we eagerly await the outcome in November."

Technical Prowess of the Farizon SV

The Farizon SV is not merely another electric van; it showcases advanced innovations including Drive-by-Wire technology, a one-of-a-kind concealed B-pillar design, and a Cell-to-Pack battery structure, collectively offering unrivaled loading capacity. The vehicle boasts a payload capability of up to 1,465 kg, a loading space extending to 13 m³, and an incredibly low loading height of just 550 mm.

The SV is available in a single high-spec variant that comes equipped with premium features such as a state-of-the-art payload monitoring system, heated seats, a heated multifunction steering wheel, a heated windshield, and a 360-degree surrounding view option, tailored to different markets. Additionally, it includes a comprehensive suite of ADAS safety systems. The SV has received the highest five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP.

Depending on the market, the Farizon SV model lineup includes battery options of 49 kWh, 67 kWh, or 83 kWh, or alternatives of 66 kWh and 106 kWh. Models can achieve peak output of 200 kW (272 PS) and a maximum torque rating of 343 Nm. The SV offers a WLTP range of up to 551 km (342 miles) in urban driving cycles and 398 km (247 miles) in combined driving cycles. Impressively, a charging range from 20% to 80% can be accomplished in just 36 minutes.

About Farizon

The Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group represents the commercial vehicle sector of the Geely Holding Group. Backed by Geely's Central Research Institute, it has established China's largest research hub focused on new energy commercial vehicles. The company is tasked with developing a new generation of eco-friendly and intelligent commercial vehicle products using passenger car technology.

Farizon stands out as the first Chinese commercial vehicle brand to offer a complete range of new energy products. Over the past three years, it has doubled its market share in China, solidifying its leading role in the new energy vehicle sector with a market share exceeding 20%. By 2024, Farizon reached the significant milestone of 300,000 units sold, becoming the first new energy vehicle brand to achieve this number.

For more details on the Zhejiang Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group, visit their official website at https://global.geelycv.com/.