CA Auto Bank and Geely partner to drive French market entry

Crédit Agricole Auto Bank has partnered with Geely to support the carmaker’s launch in France, marking a key step in its wider European expansion strategy.

The agreement will see CA Auto Bank France provide a full suite of tailored financing and leasing solutions to Geely’s dealer network and customers, aiming to make the brand’s vehicles more accessible to both private and business buyers.

The partnership builds on an existing relationship between the two groups, with CA Auto Bank already acting as Geely’s financial services partner in several European markets including Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

As Geely enters the French market, the collaboration is designed to support a seamless purchasing journey, combining automotive innovation with flexible finance options such as traditional credit, leasing and long-term rental through Drivalia Lease France.

Jenny Jin, managing director of Geely Auto France, said the partnership is central to the brand’s ambitions in the region. “We are proud to announce our collaboration with Crédit Agricole CA Auto Bank, a leading player in automotive finance,” she said.

“This alliance reinforces our commitment to providing innovative and accessible financing solutions, tailored to the needs of customers in France. Together, we are shaping the mobility of tomorrow by combining financial expertise and industrial excellence.”

The move comes as Geely looks to establish a stronger foothold in Europe with a new generation of hybrid and electric vehicles, aligning with growing demand for sustainable mobility solutions.

CA Auto Bank, part of the Crédit Agricole Group, brings more than a century of experience in automotive finance and operates across 19 European markets and Morocco. The lender has developed a strong track record supporting international manufacturers entering new markets, particularly in the electric vehicle segment.

“As the market evolves, financing is becoming an increasingly integral part of the vehicle purchasing experience,” he said.

“This partnership reflects a shared vision of the Geely and CA Auto Bank groups for the development of the French market. It also strengthens CA Auto Bank’s position as one of the most dynamic players in automotive finance in France and Europe.”

He added that the collaboration aligns with the wider ambitions of the Crédit Agricole Group to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles. “CA Auto Bank is fully committed to making this partnership a long-term success. This collaboration is fully aligned with the Crédit Agricole Group’s goal to finance and lease a share of new electric vehicles that is 10 percentage points higher than the European market average.”

Beyond its commercial objectives, the partnership is positioned as part of a broader effort to drive innovation and sustainability in the European automotive sector, while expanding consumer choice in a competitive and rapidly evolving French market.