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China's Electric Campers: Geely Farizon Super VAN and Maxus V1

31.07.2026 11:44 1 min 3 sources
k.sina.com.cn ZHO + 2 more
China's Electric Campers: Geely Farizon Super VAN and Maxus V1
Original source: 新浪网

In Brief

China unveils two electric vehicles for camping: Geely Farizon Super VAN and Maxus V1. Both are exempt from purchase tax and require a category C license.

Chinese companies have unveiled two electric vehicles suitable for camper conversion. The Geely Farizon Super VAN, with a 68 kWh battery, has a range of 340 km and starts at 135,000 yuan. The SAIC Maxus V1 is equipped with a 51 kWh battery, a range of 320 km, and fast charging in 36 minutes. Both vehicles are exempt from purchase tax and require a category C license.

Earlier, Chinese journalists tested a multifunctional camper with a modular layout that allows switching between rest, work, and camping modes. Such vehicles are becoming a new market trend. A motorhome owner from Shanghai shared experience of overnight parking with charging: two adults can sleep in the vehicle, with enough space in length and width, and NIO Life curtains provide full blackout.

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Two electric campers: Geely Farizon Super VAN and SAIC Maxus V1

11.07.2026 k.sina.com.cn ZHO Original source

Chinese journalists test multifunctional camper van

16.06.2026 cbgc.scol.com.cn ZHO Original source

Camper van owner shares experience of parking with charging

04.05.2026 sina.cn ZHO Original source

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