Drivalia Lease France, NEWAV and Handynamic launch Abiliz, the first leasing offer for people with disabilities

Improving access to mobility for people with disabilities thanks to dedicated solutions is the objective of Drivalia Lease France, a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole Auto Bank specializing in long-term rental, having signed a strategic partnership with NEWAV, which offers rental solutions for people with disabilities, and Handynamic, one of the main French companies specializing in the development and distribution of vehicles accessible to people in wheelchairs (WAV - Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles).

The agreement between the three companies aims to make mobility more inclusive thanks to Abiliz, the first leasing offer dedicated to wheelchair users. The objective is to guarantee everyone the same opportunities to access a vehicle, even if equipped, in accordance with the Crédit Agricole group's strategy which places social responsibility and attention to the interests of society at the center.

The partnership was signed in the presence of Charlotte de Vilmorin and Pierre Folliot, co-founders of NEWAV, Antoine Delbecque, Chairman and CEO of Handynamic, as well as Richard Bouligny, Deputy CEO of CA Personal Finance & Mobility, Giacomo Carelli, Director General of CA Auto Bank and President of Drivalia, and Etienne Royol, Managing Director of CA Auto Bank France and President of Drivalia France.

Thanks to the agreement, Drivalia Lease France and NEWAV are able to offer complete leasing and long-term rental solutions for vehicles specially adapted to the needs of people with disabilities. This initiative will first be active in France, before being extended to other European countries in the future.

“It is people with reduced mobility who need a car the most. For people in wheelchairs, the car is very often the only possible means of transport due to the lack of accessibility to public transport. But vehicles adapted for people with disabilities are much more expensive due to the heavy modifications required. This partnership is a crucial step forward in making converted cars financially accessible.” declared Charlotte de Vilmorin, co-founder of NEWAV. “Thanks to Abiliz, people in wheelchairs and their loved ones will finally be able to access leasing offers like everyone else! »

“At Drivalia Lease France, we are delighted to have created this important partnership with NEWAV and Handynamic to offer mobility solutions accessible to all. This collaboration is in line with the Crédit Agricole group's Societal project which aims to promote cohesion and social inclusion,” added Denis Vitellaro, Country Manager of Drivalia Lease France. “By leveraging the strengths of each partner, we aim to make these specially adapted vehicles available to a wider audience, improving the quality of life for many people.” »

Press contact

Drivalia
Emilie Zagozda / Angélique Raffalli - drivalia@wellcom.fr 
01 46 34 60 60

NEWAV
Charlotte De Vilmorin charlotte@newav.eu 

Handynamic
Mélanie Bonte mbonte@handynamic.fr