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EV batteries last far longer than thought, Arval data confirms
Degradation for electric vehicle batteries is “low, predictable and far below common misconceptions”, latest research from Arval reveals.
12 March 2026
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Arval in talks to buy leasing giant Athlon from Mercedes-Benz
Arval is in exclusive talks with Mercedes-Benz Group to acquire 100% of its leasing subsidiary Athlon, create “the European co-leader” in full-service vehicle leasing.
18 December 2025
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Majority of UK fleets operate used cars and vans
More than half of UK fleets (52%) operate second-hand cars and vans, and a further 27% believe they will do so in the next three
6 August 2025
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Arval posts 5.6% growth in leased fleet and 52% rise in BEVs
Arval has posted increased business results for 2024 showing a rise in its leased fleet and meteoric battery electric vehicle (BEV) take-up.
13 February 2025
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XPO Logistics brings EVs to UK colleagues with Arval sal-sac scheme
XPO Logistics has launched a salary sacrifice scheme for its UK colleagues in partnership with Arval.
15 July 2024
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Large numbers of fleets plan to adopt second-hand vans
Four out of 10 fleets (40%) plan to start using second-hand vans in the next three years, according to research by Arval.
10 June 2024
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Quarter of fleets say EVs are cheaper for servicing and have less downtime
New research showing how UK fleet managers view electric vehicle service, maintenance and repair (SMR) costs and downtime compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) cars
6 June 2024
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More than half of UK fleets now use second-hand cars
More than half of UK fleets (54%) now buy used cars for company use and a further quarter (24%) plan to do so in the
30 April 2024
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Arval Energy initiative to remove barriers to charging
Arval has launched a new global initiative to expedite customer access to latest charging solutions.
5 April 2024
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Arval reports 6.9% rise in lease fleet and 85% rise in BEVs
Arval has reported its business results for 2023, revealing strong growth in its global leased fleet and battery electric vehicle (BEV) take-up.
2 February 2024
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Arval inks European EV leasing deal with Chinese carmaker Zeekr
Chinese EV brand Zeekr is teaming up with BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval in Europe to offer electric car insurance and financing in Europe.
12 October 2023
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Arval grows global leased fleet 6.4% in 2020 despite pandemic
Arval has reported a successful year of growth in 2020, despite the lockdown, while also setting out plans for 2021.
12 February 2021
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Arval’s new mobility services are ‘industry-first’ in Europe
Arval has introduced a set of new mobility services, said to represent an industry-first and spearheading its plans to be a leader in sustainable mobility.
2 February 2021
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Arval to provide leasing options for YesAuto online sales platform
Arval has signed a deal to provide leasing options for new and used car platform YesAuto.
28 January 2021
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Arval repositions as sustainable mobility specialist
Arval is taking steps to become a self-proclaimed leader in all sustainability solutions, underpinned by a revised business model and ambitious targets for 2025.
7 October 2020
Features
MaaS Appeal: How Mobility as a Service is changing the face of fleet
Mobility as a Service is increasingly becoming part of corporate considerations but just how far is it shaping fleet management decision-making around the world? Curtis
20 February 2020
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Arval Mobility Observatory to bring major insight into new mobility thinking
Arval is replacing its former Corporate Vehicle Observatory research platform with a new Mobility Observatory initiative to provide a comprehensive insight into the changing world
4 June 2019
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Arval renews Talent Care Programme for 2019
Arval is to run its Talent Care Programme again in 2019, building on from the lessons learnt from the past year.
1 February 2019
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Arval names new CEO and chairman
Arval has appointed Alain Van Groenendael as its new chairman and CEO, succeeding Philippe Bismut who stood down at the end of the year.
4 January 2019
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Arval used vehicle leasing could cut costs for SMEs
Arval has launched a new used car leasing solution in the UK, said to bring substantial savings for fleets.
9 October 2018
Features
Taking care of business: Arval CCO Bart Beckers on cross-border risk management
Risk management is an integral part of fleet operations but can be a challenge for companies operating across borders. Bart Beckers, chief commercial officer of
13 September 2018
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UK fleet replacement cycles much shorter than in Europe
UK fleets are keeping their cars and vans almost two years less than the European average, new research from Arval finds.
21 August 2018
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Arval launches electric vehicle service
Arval has debuted a new electric vehicle offer in France to help support fleets looking to go greener.
16 July 2018
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Arval ‘SMaRT’ approach to help fleets shift to greener mobility
Arval has developed a new five-step methodology to help European fleets transition towards cleaner, greener vehicles.
25 June 2018
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Arval and Public LLD aim to upgrade civil service fleets
Arval’s Public LLD has launched a new solution called “Energy Transition & Modernisation” adapted to the needs of state and local communities to accelerate their
29 May 2018
Interviews
Arval CEO Philippe Bismut outlines new global services
Arval, under chairman and CEO Philippe Bismut, is transitioning from a funding company to a mobility provider. Curtis Hutchinson met him in Paris as the
18 April 2018
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Arval targets non-company car drivers under growth plans
Arval plans to significantly grow its international business by targeting non-company car drivers within its clients’ organisations.
14 February 2018
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Arval spearheads flexible EV solution as global fleet increases
Arval has announced new product launches, including a flexible electric vehicle leasing solution with Renault, Nissan and NewMotion, as it expand its global fleet.
14 February 2018
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Arval creates director of international development role for François-Xavier Castille
Arval France managing director François-Xavier Castille has taken on the newly created role director of international development with immediate effect.
5 January 2018
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Arval white paper covers future for diesel on business fleets
Arval has published a white paper outlining current and future advice for fleets on vehicle choices.
14 December 2017
