New BVRLA data shows the UK’s vehicle leasing fleet continues its steady expansion, growing 7.2% year‑on‑year to more than 2.05 million vehicles. Leasing remains one of the strongest engines of EV adoption, and the numbers prove it.
Key findings from the BVRLA Leasing Outlook:
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Total leased fleet: 2.05 million vehicles
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Battery electric vehicles: 48% of all leased cars
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Leasing companies now fund more than one‑third of all EVs on UK roads
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Leased cars grew 8.4%
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Leased vans grew 3.4%
This makes leasing one of the most influential levers in the UK’s transition to zero‑emission transport.
The EV Café Takeaway
“Leasing is critical, because good leasing today becomes good used vehicles tomorrow.” - John
“Is this not a positive news story? Greater proliferation of leasing vehicles going into the second‑hand market?” - Sam
“It’s just the proportion of vehicles bought by leasing and rental. Manufacturers have more control over what lease companies buy.” - Paul