Plenti launches into the fast-growing electric vehicle market
Plenti have announced its strategic entry into the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) financing market, helping to make the transition to EV ownership easier and more affordable for Australians.
Plenti CEO Daniel Foggo said, “More and more Australians are recognising the clear benefits of EVs – meaning the EV market is starting to take off. Plenti’s faster, fairer EV finance and tools will help more Australians transition to an EV, making it easier than ever to research, find and purchase their first EV.
“Today we introduce our innovative EV finance offering to our broker partners and to the 600,000 customers in Plenti’s ecosystem. We’re also delighted to have launched our first integrated EV finance offering as part of the online purchasing journey of an EV manufacturer, and we look forward to establishing similar partnerships in the future.”
“Offshore experience has shown that the introduction of EVs moves the vehicle purchase experience online and this is now starting to happen in Australia. Thanks to our experience in both the auto and household renewable energy finance markets and our proprietary technology platform which can seamlessly integrate with digital car buying experiences, Plenti is uniquely positioned to take advantage of this significant shift.
“The adoption of EVs is critical to Australia achieving its carbon emission reduction targets. Not only can they reduce transport emissions, but their ability to integrate with the home and energy grid mean they are poised to play a significant role in helping households reduce power bills and support grid stability.”
To help Australians navigate the purchase of their first EV, Plenti is launching progressively from today a range of innovative features for its EV finance product including:
– Highly attractive rates for EV loans – at least 0.5%p.a. less than Plenti’s existing highly competitive car loan rates
– The ability to borrow additional amounts to purchase EV-related infrastructure (including chargers, downloadable vehicle upgrades and other accessories) at establishment or during the term of the loan;
– Access to discounted EV-specific insurance, featuring battery and charger damage cover;
– Access to an EV buying service, helping borrowers to learn more about the benefits of EVs, and to find and compare prices quickly and easily; and
– A comprehensive online content portal (see www.plenti.com.au/ev/) providing information about EVs, including how to apply for government subsidies and clarifying common misconceptions in relation to ownership cost, range capacity and charging access.
To support Plenti’s EV strategy, Plenti is well-advanced in establishing a new automotive warehouse with a cost-effective EV-specific tranche (which Plenti believes to be an Australian first), supported by a major Australian bank.
Foggo added, “In time, this new warehouse facility will provide a pathway for Plenti to issue an EV-only green ABS, delivering an attractive new investment opportunity for fixed-income investors seeking environmentally responsible assets. Funding for EV loans will come from
Plenti’s existing automotive warehouse until the dedicated EV funding is in place.
“With sales of electric vehicles doubling in the year to date since 20201 and forecast to grow strongly over the next decade, our entry into the EV market will help propel our short and longer-term growth.”
