The global leasing industry is entering a pivotal decade as electrification, innovative financing models, and a more integrated fleet management ecosystem fundamentally reshape the future of mobility finance. By 2035, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will dominate new fleet acquisitions in most mature markets, pushing leasing providers to redesign product structures, residual value models, and lifecycle strategies. This shift places leasing at the center of the EV transition, as corporates and consumers increasingly rely on leasing to mitigate upfront costs, technology uncertainty, and battery performance risks.

At the same time, fleet financing is evolving beyond traditional operational and financial lease formats. New capital-light structures, flexible subscription-based models, and usage-linked payment mechanisms are emerging, supported by stronger collaboration between original equipment manufacturers, leasing companies, banks, and mobility platforms. These models are reshaping balance sheets, broadening access to mobility solutions, and enabling faster fleet turnover, an essential requirement in an era of rapid technological change.

• How are telematics, predictive maintenance, battery analytics, and integrated charging management transforming fleets from static assets into intelligent mobility systems?
• Which growth avenues in electrification, innovative financing, and connected ecosystem services are redefining how mobility is owned, financed, and managed?
• Why are leasing providers moving upstream and downstream in the value chain, and what best practices can help them gain a competitive advantage?