AION offers 0% finance and £500 test drive contribution

AION is rolling out a 0% PCP finance scheme and a £500 contribution towards test‑drive costs for its electric UT hatchback as the model reaches UK showrooms in September 2026, giving dealers a new incentive to attract customers to the emerging EV market.

Key takeaways

• AION offers 0% PCP finance on the UT hatchback.
• Dealers receive £500 towards customers’ test‑drive expenses.
• The scheme starts as the UT enters UK showrooms.
• Incentive aims to boost EV uptake and dealer margins.

AION's 0% PCP finance offer

The programme provides customers with a zero‑percent Personal Contract Purchase rate on the UT hatchback, removing interest charges for the duration of the agreement and allowing dealers to advertise lower monthly payments than many competing electric models.

£500 test‑drive contribution

AION will contribute £500 towards the cost of a customer’s test‑drive, reducing the upfront outlay for the dealer or buyer and encouraging prospective purchasers to experience the UT’s performance without a large financial barrier.

Impact on dealer inventory and sales

The combined finance and test‑drive incentives are expected to increase showroom footfall, prompting dealers to stock higher volumes of the UT model and potentially improving cash flow by accelerating turnover and helping meet manufacturer sales targets.

What this means for dealers

Dealers can market the UT as a low‑cost entry to electric motoring, appealing to cost‑conscious buyers who might otherwise delay an EV purchase. The attractive terms also provide an opportunity to achieve stronger profit margins on electric sales.

By reducing perceived financial barriers, the scheme should aid dealers in boosting overall EV adoption across their networks and support healthier quarterly performance metrics.

Frequently asked questions

How does the 0% PCP finance work for the AION UT?

Customers sign a Personal Contract Purchase agreement with zero interest, paying an agreed capital contribution and monthly instalments based on the selected mileage package. At the end of the term they can return the vehicle, refinance, or purchase it for a predetermined residual value.

What costs does the £500 test‑drive contribution cover?

The £500 contribution is applied towards the dealer’s or buyer’s outlay for a test‑drive, effectively lowering the expense of taking the UT on a trial run. It does not affect the vehicle’s purchase price but reduces the immediate cost of evaluation.

When can dealers start promoting these incentives?

Dealers may begin promoting the 0% PCP finance and £500 test‑drive contribution as soon as the UT hatchback arrives in their showrooms in September 2026, aligning marketing campaigns with the vehicle’s launch to maximise early customer interest.