Europe Auto Loan Market Size & Share Analysis – Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Europe Auto Loan Market Report is Segmented by Vehicle Type (Used Vehicles and New Vehicles), Vehicle Type (4-Wheeler and 2-Wheeler and Others), Loan Provider (Non-Captive Banks, Non-Banking Financial Services, Original Equipment Manufacturers (Captives), Other Providers), and Geography (Spain, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain and Rest of Europe). The Report Offers the Market Size and Forecasts in Value (EUR) for all the Above Segments.

Europe Auto Loan Market Size

Europe Auto Loan Market Summary
Study Period 2020 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
Market Size (2024) USD 398.80 Billion EUR
Market Size (2029) USD 498.49 Billion EUR
CAGR (2024 - 2029) 4.56 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Europe Auto Loan Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Europe Auto Loan Market Analysis

The Europe Auto Loan Market size is estimated at EUR 398.80 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach EUR 498.49 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.56% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The market size is considered in terms of disbursed loan. The auto loan market in Europe is dominated, due to its high car ownership rates and high demand for automobiles. This is due to the prevalence of companies providing financing services for cars and the strong advertising sector that has increased people's knowledge of loan plans. This has resulted in a substantial market for car loans in Europe. Various lenders offer auto loans in Europe, ranging from traditional banks and credit unions to online lenders and automotive finance companies. They can vary in interest rates depending on the customer's creditworthiness, loan term, and lender's policies. Generally, auto loan terms in Europe are between 3 and 7 years and can be fixed or variable. Even for those with good credit scores, competitive rates are available.

Banks typically have specialized auto loan departments to offer customers financing options. The interest rates charged on car loans vary depending on many factors, including the borrower's creditworthiness, the loan's length, and the lender's policies. These rates can be either fixed or variable. Those with good credit ratings are likely to be able to access competitive rates.

Europe Auto Loan Market Trends

United Kingdom has Highest Consumer Credit in Consumer Vehicle Sector

The United Kingdom has the highest consumer credit for consumer vehicles, followed by Germany, France, and Spain. In the current year, the annual growth rate of all consumer credit reached an all-time high of 6.5%, reaching its highest level in the past few years. Credit card borrowing also saw a significant increase, with 12.5% of borrowers unable to pay off their debts. This coincided with the increasing pressure on household finances due to increased energy futures prices and further inflation. It is anticipated that demand for consumer credit will continue to grow in the forecasted period as the cost of living continues to increase. The UK government has also proposed reforming the consumer credit law, aiming to reduce business costs and simplify consumer rules.

Europe Auto Loan Market: Consumer Loan Credit for Vehicles, By Country, In USD Billion, 2022

Commercial Vehicles Contribute to the Growth of Industry

Commercial vehicles contribute to the growth of the auto finance industry by increasing the demand for financing solutions. Businesses often rely on financing to acquire fleets of commercial vehicles, reducing the upfront financial burden. This boosts loan and leasing services provided by financial institutions. Additionally, as the commercial vehicle sector expands, there is a parallel growth in related industries, including auto insurance and maintenance services, further fueling the overall automotive finance ecosystem.

Europe Auto Loan Market: Commercial Vehicle Loans Granted by Finance Houses, In %,  Europe, 2019-2022

Europe Auto Loan Industry Overview

Europe's auto loan market is moderately fragmented. The report covers major players operating in the Europe auto Loan market. In terms of market share, currently, there are several operators in the sector, all of which are expanding their presence in europe. Some major players are Santander Consumer Finance, Volkswagen Financial Services, BNP Paribas Personal Finance, ALD Automotive, and RCI Banque etc.

Europe Auto Loan Market Leaders

  1. Santander Consumer Finance

  2. Volkswagen Financial Services

  3. BNP Paribas Personal Finance

  4. ALD Automotive

  5. RCI Banque

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Europe Auto Loan Market Concentration
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Europe Auto Loan Market News

  • April 2023, Stellantis n.V. Announced a simplified structure for financing and leasing services in Europe, simplifying and strengthening its multi-brand capacity.
  • February 2022, Your Red Car's new service was launched by Santander. It is a Santander-backed car-buying site that rewards customers when they purchase a vehicle. With thousands of vehicles from more than 2,000 dealers nationwide, Your Red Car makes it easy to find the next vehicle for the customer.

Europe Auto Loan Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Rise of Digital lending loans
    • 4.2.2 Integration of Technology and Data Analytics Boosting the Makret
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Rising Interest Rates Posing Auto Financing Companies
  • 4.4 Market Opportunities
    • 4.4.1 The Growth of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the Auto Loan Market
  • 4.5 Value Chain / Supply Chain Analysis
  • 4.6 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.6.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.6.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.6.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.6.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.6.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Vehicle Type
    • 5.1.1 Used Vehicle
    • 5.1.2 New Vehicle
  • 5.2 By Vehicle Type
    • 5.2.1 4-Wheeler
    • 5.2.2 2-Wheeler And Others
  • 5.3 By Loan Provider
    • 5.3.1 Non-Captive Banks
    • 5.3.2 Non-banking Financial Services
    • 5.3.3 Original Equipment Manufacturers (Captives)
    • 5.3.4 Other Providers
  • 5.4 By Geography
    • 5.4.1 Germany
    • 5.4.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.4.3 France
    • 5.4.4 Italy
    • 5.4.5 Spain
    • 5.4.6 Rest of Europe

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Market Concertation Overview
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 Santander Consumer Finance
    • 6.2.2 Volkswagen Financial Services
    • 6.2.3 BNP Paribas Personal Finance
    • 6.2.4 ALD Automotive
    • 6.2.5 RCI Banque
    • 6.2.6 BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions
    • 6.2.7 Mercedes-Benz Financial Services
    • 6.2.8 Ford Credit Europe
    • 6.2.9 Opel Bank
    • 6.2.10 Toyota Financial Services*
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET FUTURE TRENDS

8. ABOUT US

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Europe Auto Loan Industry Segmentation

Auto loans consist of secured loans in which the vehicle is used as collateral. Lenders typically offer these loans for a variety of vehicles, including new and used cars, two-wheeler loans, and commercial vehicles. The European auto loan market is segmented by vehicle type, vehicle age, loan provider, and geography. The market by vehicle type is further segmented into passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. The market by vehicle age is further segmented into new vehicles and used vehicles. The market by loan provider is further segmented into banks, OEMs, credit unions, and others. The market by geography is further segmented into Spain, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and the Rest of Europe. The report offers the market size and forecasts in value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Vehicle Type Used Vehicle
New Vehicle
By Vehicle Type 4-Wheeler
2-Wheeler And Others
By Loan Provider Non-Captive Banks
Non-banking Financial Services
Original Equipment Manufacturers (Captives)
Other Providers
By Geography Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
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Europe Auto Loan Market Research FAQs

The Europe Auto Loan Market size is expected to reach EUR 398.80 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 4.56% to reach EUR 498.49 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the Europe Auto Loan Market size is expected to reach EUR 398.80 billion.

Santander Consumer Finance, Volkswagen Financial Services, BNP Paribas Personal Finance, ALD Automotive and RCI Banque are the major companies operating in the Europe Auto Loan Market.

In 2023, the Europe Auto Loan Market size was estimated at EUR 380.61 billion. The report covers the Europe Auto Loan Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Europe Auto Loan Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Europe Auto Loan Industry Report

Statistics for the 2024 Europe Auto Loan market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Europe Auto Loan analysis includes a market forecast outlook for 2024 to 2029 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.

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Europe Auto Loan Market Size & Share Analysis – Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)