London, United Kingdom; 28 October 2025: The all-new born-electric Farizon SV large van, distributed in the UK by Jameel Motors UK, delivers a sustainable solution for customers, with environmental factors playing a significant part in the vehicle’s development and production.  

In its construction, the SV uses 10 per cent recycled materials, while 85 per cent of its materials can be recycled at the end of its life, and 95 per cent are recoverable. Out on the road, the use of high-strength steel and hybrid aluminium-steel materials in the chassis and body, along with the innovative drive-by-wire platform, helps reduce weight by eight per cent, which provides gains in energy conservation and operational efficiency. 

In addition to these significant advances, a large part of Farizon’s environmental focus has been spent on low carbon manufacturing. Located in the Xiangtan Economic Development Zone in Hunan, China, Farizon’s flagship manufacturing facility has been created to be a global benchmark for carbon-neutral commercial vehicle production.  

Designed from inception as a zero-carbon factory, the base plans to operate on 100 per cent renewable energy, primarily from solar and wind, with on-site generation capacity exceeding 40 per cent of total consumption. Its closed-loop water recycling system reduces freshwater dependency by 75 per cent, while AI-optimised logistics networks cut ancillary emissions by 30 per cent. Every SV produced at the facility embeds sustainability across its lifecycle, aligning with EU Green Deal objectives and circular economy mandates. 

Circular production and material innovation 
Farizon’s manufacturing ethos prioritises cradle-to-cradle principles. Over 95 per cent of production waste is recycled, including metal scraps, plastics, and battery materials, far surpassing the EU’s end-of-life directive requirements. Paint shops utilise water-based coatings with near-zero volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, and welding lines deploy laser-brazing to eliminate lead-based solder. Interior components feature ocean-recycled plastics and certified organic fabrics, reducing virgin resource use by 50 per cent. SV production also leverages a digital twin system to simulate energy use, ensuring each van’s carbon footprint is tracked and minimised. 

Sustainability extends beyond the Xiangtan facility itself. The plant enforces a Green Partner Certification for all Tier One suppliers, mandating ISO 14001 compliance and carbon disclosure. Over 60 per cent of components are sourced from within a 500 km radius, and electric inbound logistics further reduce emissions. Community initiatives include a battery regeneration hub that refurbishes used EV packs for solar farms, and a training centre that upskills workers in circular-economy manufacturing techniques. 

Cook Xue, CEO of Farizon Auto International Company, said: “Environmental considerations are rightly key for both large fleet operators and individual tradespeople when deciding which all-electric van is right for them. We’ve worked hard from the outset to ensure the new Farizon SV van features sustainability at its core, whether that’s in sourcing components from a localised supply chain, implementing low carbon manufacturing techniques, or ensuring drivers benefit from exceptional efficiency. We have more work to do, certainly, but we are proud of the industry-leading advances we have made in minimising the impact of our operations and our products on our planet, and in supporting users around the world to transition to a more sustainable transport industry.”

The total carbon footprint of the ES90 is 31 tonnes when using a European energy mix to charge it. When using wind energy to charge the ES90, that figure falls to 26 tonnes. With a European energy mix, the ES90’s footprint is approximately 50 per cent lower than the Volvo S90 mild hybrid variant, and 30 per cent lower than a plug-in hybrid S90. It is also lower than the EX40 and EC40.

This means the ES90 has one of the lowest carbon footprints of any Volvo car to date. It also demonstrates that fully electric cars are a good choice both for customers and for the climate.

The third-party verified LCA report identifies the key contributing materials and processes to the car’s carbon footprint. Focused on greenhouse gas emissions, the report covers the car’s life cycle, starting with the extraction and refining of raw materials and ending with the car’s end-of-life.

“We go above and beyond existing legislation and have clear ambitions because that is important to us,” says Vanessa Butani, head of global sustainability at Volvo Cars. “We aim to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, and our ambition to be a leader in electrification is one step in that direction. The ES90 represents our holistic approach to sustainability, including the circular economy, climate-neutral manufacturing and responsible business.” 

A holistic approach beyond what is required 
When it launched its first fully electric car in 2019, Volvo Cars was the first car maker that pledged to release LCA reports for all its global fully electric models. By publicly issuing the reports, the company aims to help customers make informed decisions when choosing their next electric car. It has since issued LCA reports for five models: the Volvo EX40, EC40, EX30, EX90 and now the ES90.

In addition to being a fully electric car with zero tailpipe emissions, the ES90 has been designed with a holistic approach towards sustainability. For example, it is the first Volvo car equipped with the company’s new 800-volt electric system. This creates benefits in terms of charging and energy efficiency, thanks to lighter components that reduce the car’s overall weight. The car’s design also helps to improve efficiency and delivers a drag coefficient of 0.25, the best in Volvo Cars history.

The ES90 is built with approximately 29 per cent recycled aluminium, 18 per cent recycled steel, as well as 16 per cent recycled polymers and bio-based materials such as real, FSC-certified wood in the cabin. Inside, customers can pick a Nordico upholstery option made from recycled material such as PET bottles and bio-attributed material. The ES90 also comes with Volvo Cars’ world-first battery passport, based on blockchain technology that allows the company to track the origin of raw materials and the overall health of the battery.

The first customer-bound ES90 will roll off the production line this summer. It is available for order now in Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, with other markets added later this year and in 2026. For more details, check the Volvo Cars webpage. 

Volvo Cars in 2024 
For the full year 2024, Volvo Car Group recorded a record-breaking core operating profit of SEK 27 billion. Revenue in 2024 amounted to an all-time high of SEK 400.2 billion, while global sales reached a record 763,389 cars. 

About Volvo Car Group 
Volvo Cars was founded in 1927. Today, it is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world with sales to customers in more than 100 countries. Volvo Cars is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, where it is traded under the ticker “VOLCAR B”.

“For life. To give people the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way.” This purpose is reflected in Volvo Cars’ ambition to become a fully electric car maker and in its commitment to an ongoing reduction of its carbon footprint, with the ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. 

As of December 2024, Volvo Cars employed approximately 42,600 full-time employees. Volvo Cars’ head office, product development, marketing and administration functions are mainly located in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Cars’ production plants are located in Gothenburg, Ghent (Belgium), South Carolina (US), Chengdu, Daqing and Taizhou (China). The company also has R&D and design centres in Gothenburg and Shanghai (China).