Farizon SV earns its racing stripes
The delivery of Farizon's born-electric van took place in September, following a sponsorship agreement signed between Team BRIT and Brian Currie Van Centre, the commercial vehicle retail partner for Farizon in Milton Keynes.
Team BRIT’s SV is an L3H3 model, the largest in the Farizon range. It has travelled to and from racetracks across the UK, with the van’s capacious 13m3 load space regularly swallowing car parts, tyres, catering equipment, racing simulators and personnel required for top-flight race meetings.
Competing in the Britcar Endurance Championship, the GT Cup Championship, and the Snetterton Saloons Series means the race team regularly drives the fully-loaded SV across the country. With a WLTP combined range of up to 247 miles for Team BRIT’s 106kWh model, the team has been able to cover long distances on a single charge. When a charge has been required, the van can be topped up from 20% to 80% in as little as 40 minutes.
A comfortable and capable companion
When crossing the country, the SV has proven to be extremely comfortable, seating three team members and providing plenty of storage space. Team BRIT has also been well-served by the high levels of kit provided as standard, including a multifunction heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated seats, Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology.
Nathan Wooldridge, Team BRIT’s number two mechanic and a regular behind the wheel of the team’s Farizon van, said: “The SV is far quieter than a conventional diesel van. In fact, it feels like driving a big car rather than a large van. Being electric, it’s quick to pull away, is very easy to manoeuvre, and all key controls are easy to locate and operate.”
Tom Osborne, Managing Director at Brian Currie, said: “Team BRIT isn’t just about racing. They’re about resilience, inclusivity, and showing that disability is no barrier to competing at the highest levels. Their mission aligns perfectly with our values. It’s an honour to be working with them.”
Calum James, General Manager at Farizon Auto UK, concludes: “The Farizon SV is built for businesses of all kinds – from florists to construction firms, and even elite racing teams! With an impressive electric powertrain, high levels of space and utility, and very generous kit levels as standard, it’s great to see our vans being used as they were designed to be, by efficiently hauling people and their loads to wherever they need to be.”
