Our review of the Farizon SV

"Electric vans built from the ground up to be electric vans, not just a retrofitted diesel platform, don’t come along very often. And then the Farizon SV and Kia PV5 Cargo showed up in the same year. While the PV5 Cargo sits somewhere between small and medium vans in size, the Farizon SV sits somewhere between medium and large vans providing one-tonne-plus payloads, a large cabin for three people, decent ranges and flexible load volumes. We first drove the SV at UTAC Millbrook in 2025 and were impressed by its handling on the track, but now it’s with us for a real test on UK roads. It features interesting drive-by-wire technology, making it something of a first in the van world, with no physical link (beyond wires) between the driver controls for steering, braking or acceleration and the mechanisms that carry them out. The L1H1 model we reviewed is more akin to a Ford Transit Custom in size, while the longer and higher-roofed models offer load volumes comparable to a Ford Transit. Its only glaring downside (on paper) is its high pricing of £40-50K (excluding VAT), pegging it above vans like the Ford E-Transit Custom. That said, the four-year warranty, high equipment and safety levels, and a striking exterior should draw a crowd. Our time with the SV showed it to be a well-equipped vehicle with a high safety specification, relatively good drive quality and functional cargo space. Ultimately, any company willing to give their van a name like ‘Super Van’ (yes, that’s what ‘SV’ stands for) clearly has confidence."