
Chinese manufacturer BYD just signed a partnership agreement with the Arval leasing company. He owns the latter BNP Paribas and must be allowed by BYD grow further in Europe.
Head to Europe!
Arval and BYD are native sign partnership scalein order to offer BYD rental cars.
in official press releasewe can read, in particular: “The memorandum defines key areas of cooperation between Arval and BYD to help people switch to electric vehicles. »
Officially and as we write these lines, leasing at BYD will come Fr Brazil and in several European countries like Spain, Germany or even Italy. Logically, France should also get into the offer several months
On paper, BYD models will not be able to take advantage of this social leasing configured Government. That is why the BYD company turned to leasing companylike Arval.
Indeed, for the car to be has a right to French social leasing, he should benefit environmental bonus. Help that cannot be obtained Chinese manufacturer. Reason: ecological ball incompatible next creation its materials, including batteryin China.
Goal BYD remains, however, to assert in Europe. For, factory is being built in Hungary, although not opening date not known
Social leasing in France is expanding
The French government implemented social leasing Because January 1, 2024. Enough to offer an electric car for less than €100 per month to households that meet certain criteria.
Offer this social leasing continues to expand for weeks. currently 8 manufacturers offer at least Model within the framework of social leasing.
In the house of Fiatwe found 500th from 49 euros per month and 600th La Prima with 149 euros month.
This also applies Hyundai Kona (from €95 per month), Jeep Avenger (from €149 per month), Nissan Leaf (from €65 per month) or Opel Corsa Electric and Mokka Electricwith 94 euros and 119 euros month.
French manufacturers are also in the game, including Renault, Peugeot and Citroën. Peugeot currently offers e-208 (from €99 per month) and e-2008 (from €149 per month). In the house of Citroenyou can get ë-C3 You (from €54 per month), ë-C3 Max (from €109 per month) or even ë-C4 You (from €129 per month).
Finally Renault is, today, a producer of offer the most significant in social leasing.
Thus we find different versions Renault Twingo (Authentic, Balance, Techno or Limited Edition urban night). Prices from From 40 to 100 euros month.
The same observation for Renault Zoe E-Techwith Balance, Evolution and Iconic versions (available from 100 to 150 euros per month).
Brand diamond also offers Renault Kangoo E-Tech Balance and Megane E-Tech Balancewith 150€ per month.
Offer essential and which will definitely compete leasing which is planned to be installed BYD with Arval. We will see rates which will be announced later.
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Source: Auto Plus

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