Commercial vehicle leasing – A guide to company fleet acquisition

Choosing the right van should not be based on guesswork. Ayvens experts assess your company's needs and recommend a suitable vehicle: which make, model, features, and power source fit your company’s use and industry. Ayvens offers all makes and models available on the market, so you can easily compare multiple options.

If necessary, van outfitting can be included in the leasing agreement. A precise needs assessment is an essential part of the leasing contract, ensuring the van is also equipped according to the customer’s requirements. Some equipment, such as tow bar, is best factory installed. Typical aftermarket fittings like plywood lining, shelving units, additional spotlights, and power supply can be done in Finland.

Is the fleet usage regular, or is the van potentially needed around the clock for on-call duties? This affects the choice of power source if the vehicle is mainly used during office hours, it can be charged overnight and ready for use in the morning.

Currently, electric vans in the one-ton category have a range of 300–330 km (WLTP measurement), and newer vans with a 3500 kg gross weight approach over 400 km range. Long-distance transitions do require more planning than diesel-powered cousins. However, all modern electric vans’ computers can plan routes, stops, and charging times efficiently—provided the driver inputs the route at the start.

If the company lacks premises for charging vehicles, alternative charging options could be considered. Ayvens offers public charging via partners like Plugit, Virta, ABC, and Neste, with charging costs added in the monthly leasing invoice. Ayvens also assists in planning on site charging with partner Plugit.

It is worth considering that low-emission requirements by partners are important to customers, so transitioning to electric should also be considered from a customer acquisition perspective.

If the risks of ownership concerns, or your company’s capital has other uses than vehicles, consider leasing a van: Ayvens bears the residual value risk, and you commit only to a monthly fixed payment for the agreed leasing period, offering predictability to your business operations.

It is important to remember that a van is primarily a production tool for a company and must withstand driving and usage. Vehicle downtime due to faults directly leads to lost revenue or other costs. Ayvens’ full-service leasing always includes maintenance and technical repairs, ensuring your fleet is always in good condition and faults are quickly and professionally repaired by Ayvens’ partners.

Full-service leasing is a worry-free contract type for companies, where Ayvens takes care of, for example, the van’s:

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  Maintenance and technical repairs due to normal wear and tear
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  Tyre replacements and seasonal tyre changes
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  Inspection fees
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  The contract also includes 24/7 roadside assistance

Additionally, full-service leasing can include Ayvens Comprehensive Insurance, car washes, as well as refueling and charging services.

Thanks to one comprehensive contract, customer knows the leasing costs (and any additional service costs) for the entire contract period, bringing predictability to business well into the future.

Contracts are generally signed for 36–60 months. The contract defines the mileage allowance for the contract period. Mileage can be adjusted during the contract. For example, if business grows and mileage increases, the contract and monthly invoice are updated accordingly.

If the company has at least six vehicles, Matrix lease guarantee can be offered, where the customer pays only for actual kilometers and months.