Electric van manufacturer Farizon has demonstrated the real-world efficiency of its new SV electric van, after three models completed a 1,000-mile cross-country test with energy consumption figures exceeding its official ratings.
The vans took part in this year’s EV Rally, a five-day event designed to push the electric vans through a mix of motorway, rural and urban routes.
Starting in Newquay, Cornwall, the rally wound its way across southern England, the East Midlands, and the Peak District before finishing in Knutsford, Cheshire.
Despite challenging weather, heavy payloads and multiple drivers, all three Farizon SVs achieved impressive efficiency figures verified by independent telematics data firm Pace Technology.
The largest Farizon SV model, the SV L3H3 (106kWh), achieved an average of 2.402 miles per kWh, 9.7% higher than its official WLTP efficiency figure of 2.19 mi/kWh.
The L2H2 (83kWh) variant also performed above expectations at 2.335 mi/kWh, beating its rated efficiency by 1.5%.
Even the compact L1H1 (83kWh) model, which ran just below its official rating, maintained a strong 2.365 mi/kWh, within 7.25% of its lab-tested number.
Each van covered an average of 1,043 miles and carried significant payloads, including racking systems, event equipment, and passengers’ luggage.
One Farizon SV even powered a fridge for the entire rally using its 3.3kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) sockets — a demanding real-world test of the van’s electrical capabilities.
Calum James, general manager of Farizon UK, said the results reinforced confidence in the SV’s design and engineering:
“People are used to taking the official range and efficiency stats with a pinch of salt, so I’m very proud that the data collected demonstrates just how efficient the Farizon SV is in the real world, on real roads and with realistic loads. This validation of the SV’s operational efficiency will instil even greater confidence among our customers.”
Farizon’s engineers developed the SV from a clean-sheet design to maximise energy efficiency for the 3.5-tonne van class.
The GXA-M platform combines lightweight construction, advanced aerodynamics (with a drag coefficient of 0.29) and a high-efficiency electric motor (94.2%). The van also benefits from cell-to-pack (CTP-S) battery technology, liquid thermal management, and by-wire controls to reduce energy losses and improve handling precision.
Depending on the model, the SV offers an official WLTP range of up to 342 miles (city) or 247 miles (combined), with power output reaching 170kW (231PS) and 336Nm of torque.
In the UK, Farizon Auto is represented by Jameel Motors UK, which is supporting the rollout of the SV range as part of the brand’s wider European expansion.
With real-world figures exceeding 2.4 miles per kWh, the rally results make the Farizon SV as one of the most energy-efficient large electric vans on sale.
