Cavan C1Price, range and running costs
The Cavan C1 starts from $44,990 drive-away with a claimed range of 270 km. At 30,000 km a year in NSW it costs about $2,566 a year to charge, mostly at the depot or home, against about $6,475 of diesel for a Toyota HiAce LWB.
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Versions
| Version | Price | Battery | Claimed range | Payload | Cargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | $44,990 drive-away | 50.2 kWh | 270 km | 1,000 kg | 6.6 m³ |
| C1 Plus | $47,990 drive-away | 66.7 kWh | 325 km | 1,200 kg | 7.4 m³ |
| C1 Max | $48,990 drive-away | 66.7 kWh | 333 km | 1,200 kg | 8.4 m³ |
Prices are launch drive-away offers (July 2026) and may have changed; carsales shows indicative drive-away prices of about $47,700 to $57,600. Ranges are claimed on China's more lenient WLTC test, not WLTP, so expect less; energy use is our estimate. Motor and controller warranty is 5 years / 200,000 km, and logbook servicing is free for 3 years / 100,000 km. At launch there was a single dealer, in Mitcham, Melbourne.
Running costs against a diesel Toyota HiAce LWB
Charging plus servicing a year in NSW, 80% charged at the depot or home. Scheduled service every 12 months or 20,000 km, about $300 a visit (our estimate). Warranty: 3 yrs / 100,000 km (battery 8 yrs / 400,000 km).
| A year | C1 | Toyota HiAce LWB | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 km | $1,583 | $3,967 | $2,384 |
| 30,000 km | $3,016 | $7,570 | $4,554 |
| 50,000 km | $5,026 | $12,616 | $7,590 |
Reliability, warranty and downtime
Cavan is a new brand here (a Foton sub-brand with its own importer) and launched with a single dealer in Melbourne. Check where you can get it serviced and repaired before you buy.
For a business, the kilometre limit matters more than the years: a van doing 30,000 km a year uses up a 160,000 km warranty in about five years. How to cut downtime risk.
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How much is the Cavan C1 in Australia?
From $44,990 drive-away. Businesses registered for GST can usually claim the GST back.
How far can the Cavan C1 go?
Up to 333 km claimed. Expect less when loaded or on the highway; around 70% of the claim is a safe planning figure for a full load.
How much does it cost to charge a Cavan C1?
About $17.02 for a full charge at home on the NSW default rate, or about $35.14 at a 70c/kWh fast charger.
Sources: CarsGuide: 2027 Cavan C1 debuts as the most affordable electric van (Jul 2026) · carsales: Cavan C1 2026.
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