Leasing.com Awards 2025: Shortlists revealed
Leasing.com is delighted to reveal the shortlist for the Leasing.com Awards 2025 – our annual celebration of the vehicles, brands and partners shaping the leasing industry.
Aside from our driving impressions, the Leasing.com Awards are uniquely data-driven, taking into account enquiry volumes, market share, value, and consumer demand.
By combining our industry expertise with the UK’s most comprehensive leasing marketplace data, we’re able to highlight the vehicles and providers that have truly made an impact over the last 12 months.
In addition to the Leasing.com Car of the Year Award, a winner will also be chosen from the following categories:
- Best Business Lease Car 2025
- Best Commercial Lease 2025
- Best Electric Vehicle 2025
- Best Leasing Newcomer 2025
The shortlists make up a number of key segments of the leasing market, and acknowledge the most exceptional vehicles that have driven our industry forward over the last 12 months
Leasing.com Car of the Year 2025
The headline award celebrates the models that have defined leasing in 2025 – consistent popularity, impressive tech and value are a must for the cars that make this category.
- Renault Scenic E-Tech
- Nissan Qashqai
- Kia Sportage
- Jaecoo 7
Best Business Lease Car 2025
Business drivers have a specific set of requirements when it comes to lease vehicles. With changes to BiK rates and the increasing importance of electric range, here’s our top contenders for 2025.
- BMW i4
- Polestar 4
- Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo
- Tesla Model 3
Best Commercial Vehicle 2025
Whether you’re a sole trader or a fleet operator, choosing your commercial vehicle is a key consideration. Practicality, cost and versatility are all critical. This category recognises the most in-demand commercial models of 2025.
- Land Rover Defender
- Nissan Townstar
- Ford Transit Custom
- Ineos Grenadier
Best Electric Vehicle 2025
The EV market is more competitive than ever, now making up more than 20% of the new car market. Not only are the following models exceptional choices in their respective categories, but they also stood out to us when it comes to popularity and leasing value.
- Vauxhall Grandland
- Volkswagen ID.7
- Polestar 4
- Ford Puma
Best Leasing Newcomer 2025
The leasing world – and the new car market in general – is evolving faster than ever before. This category celebrates the fresh arrivals that have shaken up the market with demand, value and innovation.
- Jaecoo 7
- Leapmotor C10
- Ford Capri
- Dacia Spring
Partner Awards
Aside from the vehicles, as the UK’s biggest lease comparison platform, we recognise that it’s our partners that really make our business. This year we’ll once again announce winners in:
- Manufacturer of the Year
- Dealer of the Year
- Broker of the Year
- Deal of the Year
When will the winners be announced?
The winners of the Leasing.com Awards 2025 will be announced on 30th September. Alongside crowning the overall Car of the Year 2025, we’ll reveal the full list of partner award winners.
