BikeFlex and Arval collaborate on business focused leasing

Monday, 4 September 2023 Simon Cox

BikeFlex has announced a first of its kind UK marketplace collaboration with car leasing provider Arval UK, deliver a corporate vehicle lease option for eBikes, eCargo bikes, cars and commercial vehicles.

With the increasing adoption of ultra-low emission zones in London and cities across the UK, the BikeFlex and Arval collaboration recognises the need for versatile, environmental impact considered, cost-effective, corporate mobility solutions.

As all forms of travel and transport evolve, the BikeFlex and Arval collaboration places the partnership at the forefront of a transformative shift in corporate mobility solutions provision, introducing the well established European ‘6-wheels’ lease model to the UK market.

This approach enables the integrated purchasing of cars, vans, eBikes and eCargo bikes, delivering a seamless, multi-vehicle, mobility solution, providing businesses with a simple yet powerful means to fully optimise their vehicle fleet.

The Arval collaboration sees the business offering BikeFlex’s range of eBikes to the existing Arval client base – a strong gateway for facilitating wider eBike and eCargo bike adoption.

A new look vehicle pool for businesses

In a multi-vehicle mobility solution, businesses can use run a pool of company cars, vans, eBikes and eCargo bikes. This integrated approach enables businesses to use the best tool for the task at hand, optimising for transportation efficiency, with real potential for reducing costs, providing a variety of solutions for the various types of journeys businesses may encounter.

A proven platform for mobility

Where courier companies are increasingly turning to eBikes and eCargo bikes, there is a growing body of evidence to show that these are often offer a faster means of getting from A to B, combined with a significantly reduced environmental footprint, when used in urban transport, last-mile delivery, with short, frequent, city journeys.

“With the 6-wheel lease model, businesses can achieve significant cost savings, reduce their carbon footprint, and enhance employee satisfaction. We invite companies across the UK to explore this forward-thinking approach to corporate mobility and embrace a future where transportation is eco-friendly, efficient, and employee-centric.” highlights Tim Hammond, CEO of BikeFlex.

“The lease eBike or eCargo bike is not just an alternative; it’s a game-changer in corporate mobility. We are redefining how businesses approach transportation. By combining traditional vehicles with eBikes and eCargo bikes, within a leasing contract via our collaboration with, Arval UK, we’re offering companies a dynamic, cost-effective, and sustainable solution.”

Stuart Gibbons. Profile picture Stuart Gibbons, Director of Product and Marketing at Arval UK: “Transport decarbonisation can be achieved by the development of sustainable solutions which meet the needs of Arval UK customers. Collaborating with BikeFlex can help businesses to achieve their sustainable transport goals by leasing electric bikes and cargo bikes in addition to electric cars and vans. This solution will help to drive continued positive change by increasing the sustainable mobility choices available to our customers via business bike leasing.”