CA Auto Finance powers AION debut in the UK market
CA Auto Finance, the UK branch of CA Auto Bank, has been appointed as the exclusive financial services partner for AION Auto UK, as it enters the UK market with a promise to spearhead ‘effortless electrification’. This strategic partnership will see CA Auto Finance provide a comprehensive suite of retail and wholesale financing solutions for AION’s new range of electrified vehicles, which will be branded AION Financial Services.
The partnership aligns with CA Auto Finance’s commitment to supporting the growth of sustainable mobility. The collaboration will enable AION customers to benefit CA Auto Finance’s expertise in proposing a diverse range of bespoke financing packages.
AION is launching in the UK with a C-segment electric SUV, the AION V, which arrives with a distinctive, striking exterior, a spacious and luxurious interior fully loaded with comfort and convenience features, class-leading range and charging speed, and an industry-leading customer ownership proposition. The Customer Contact Centre will be available from 23 April, and the first dealerships will open their doors to customers at the end of May.
We’ve worked for over a year on planning our entry to the UK, and are determined to differentiate ourselves in offering simplicity throughout the purchase and ownership experiences. This partnership with CA Auto Finance is one example of how we are bringing that to life. From the AION V itself to the supporting ecosystem around it – including the very important acquisition and finance options – we’re driving a new standard.
We are delighted to be the selected UK finance partner for AION Auto UK as it brings a unique offering to the British market. AION stands out by delivering high-quality vehicles that come with a class-leading 8year/125,000-mile warranty as standard.Providing this level of protection as an embeded feature is something virtually no other provider in the market offers. It is a powerful statement that demonstrates exactly how much AION believes in the long-term reliability and build quality of its cars. At CA Auto Finance, our goal is to match this premium-standard philisophy with straightforward, transparent financing, ensuring that customers can choose these high-specification vehicles with complete peace of mind and total confidence in their investment.
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About CA Auto Finance
CA Auto Finance is the UK subsidiary of CA Auto Bank: a universal bank, wholly owned by Crédit Agricole Personal Finance & Mobility, which operates as an independent and multi-brand player in the vehicle financing and leasing and in the mobility sector. CA Auto Bank provides a complete range of credit and rental solutions and insurance services. Loan, lease and rental and mobility financing products provided by CA Auto Bank are specifically designed for the sale networks, for private customers and corporate fleets. CA Auto Bank has a presence in 19 European countries (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom) and in Morocco, directly or through branches, with a total of over 2,600 employees.
About AION
AION was founded in 2017 as an upper-mainstream electrified brand from GAC Group, one of China’s largest and longest-established automakers. AION Auto UK has been formed as a joint venture between GAC and Jameel Motors, a leading provider of mobility solutions and partner of choice to top automotive brands.
The joint venture between these two automotive powerhouses sets AION Auto UK up for a successful launch and sustainable growth in the UK. As the second largest EV market in Europe, the UK has a pivotal role to play in GAC’s global ambitions for AION, and it is fully committed to success in this market. The company is headquartered in Slough and is led by a local senior management team with extensive experience of the UK automotive industry.