ALD Automotive | LeasePlan, soon to be Ayvens, has been awarded the title of Best Van Leasing Company for harnessing the strengths of two legacy brands to create innovative solutions that simplify life for their van fleet customers.
The newly merged company, ALD Automotive | LeasePlan (ALD-LP), successfully integrated their commercial vehicle expertise following their merger in May 2023, becoming a leading force in the leasing sector.
With a fleet of over 100,000 light goods vehicles, the company now boasts the largest fleet in the UK, managed by a dedicated team, delivering unparalleled expertise and recognised across the industry for their award winning LCV products and services. The company combines vehicles from both LeasePlan and ALD, consolidating its leadership position in the market.
In September 2023, ALD-LP launched its transformative global PowerUp 2026 strategy, focusing on future mobility and fleet management with an emphasis on sustainable growth. The company now owns the largest multi-brand electric fleet in the world with over half a million vehicles.
The company helps customers transition to net zero emissions with its Net Zero Tool, which allows customers to set deadlines for phasing out emissions and provides timelines that align with their operational schedules.
In addition, other stand-out products and services include TCO+, an advanced Total Cost of Ownership model that projects the cost of operating leased vehicles over time by considering fuel, tax, insurance, maintenance, and other factors. TCO+ evaluates vehicle performance and reliability to help customers find the most suitable and cost-effective options, especially when transitioning to electric vehicles.
ALD-LP’s Journey Profiling tool assists customers in selecting the best electric vans based on their needs, considering drivers’ mileage and payload. Combined with TCO+, this tool provides a precise cost of operations figure.
When it comes to responding to the need for greater flexibility, the company has also enhanced its Flexible Rental Options – by reducing minimum leasing terms from 90 to 28 days, offering customers a ‘try before you buy’ opportunity.
The fleet has also expanded to include specialised vehicles such as Traffic Management vehicles, welfare, and refrigerated vans.
Another strength of the company is the consultative approach it takes, with an established build management team to support vehicle conversions and formed partnerships with suppliers for mobile servicing to address limited workshop availability.
To help support all employees across the business in understanding the complexities of commercial vehicle fleets, the company have also introduced a comprehensive LCV training program that includes online courses, in-person refreshers, commercial vehicle days across the Bristol and Slough sites, CV terminology guides, and an electric LCV playbook.
This focus on CV has paid off, the company gained 37 new clients in 2023 alone, including notable names such as Nike Retail UK, The Royal Parks, The Highland Council, and NHS National Services Scotland.
Without doubt the company’s PowerUp 2026 initiative signals a transformative three-year period emphasising sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence.
With the launch of new brand ‘Ayvens’ on the horizon, ALD Automotive | LeasePlan’s focus on customer care remains a top priority, with numerous initiatives to enhance customer experience and satisfaction. Through its commitment to excellence, the company is poised to lead the van leasing market with unparalleled service and sustainability-focused solutions tailored to customers’ evolving needs.
Judges comments: The integration of the two leasing company powerhouses of ALD and Leaseplan, always offered the opportunity of taking the best bits from both businesses and creating something industry leading. This is the case for their van leasing offering. They offer a very comprehensive scope of services dedicated to supporting van fleets and van drivers, from the use of the latest technology through to dedicated van consultants.
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