14 Apr 2025

New technology in business vehicle leasing for 2025

The way businesses lease vehicles is changing. Cutting-edge digital tools are making the process quicker, simpler and more transparent for small business owners. FleetPartners Business Lease Calculator is just one of these tools, taking the guesswork out of leasing.  

"This innovation  allows business customers to browse, shortlist and compare the estimated bundled operating lease cost of over 1,600 new vehicles,” Darren Smith, National Sales Manager of SMEs at FleetPartners.  

Even better? Business owners can apply for credit online. With instant cost estimations, vehicle comparisons and automated credit  approvals, new technology is changing the game when it comes to managing your fleet. Let’s dig into the benefits of new technology like FleetPartners Business Lease Calculator for business owners.

Simplifying business vehicle leasing with digital innovation

Many small to medium enterprises (SMEs) depend on business vehicle leasing to keep their businesses running. Whether leasing one vehicle or an entire fleet, the process has traditionally involved a lot of paperwork, back-and-forth negotiations and long approval times. Thanks to new technology, like FleetPartners Business Lease Calculator and online credit applications and approvals, that’s no longer the case.  

Digital leasing solutions are removing barriers for business owners, making it faster, smarter and more cost-effective to grow and manage their fleets. Visiting multiple dealerships or spending hours on the phone to lease a vehicle is something you’ll never have to sweat over again. With FleetPartners Business Lease Calculator, business owners and finance managers can browse and shortlist vehicles, so they can compare their lease options and find the best solution for their business in one place.  

"After shortlisting the vehicles, business owners can apply for a credit limit through our secure online portal,” says Smith. “Automated credit limits of up to $150,000 are possible for applications with no financial statements needed. If your business is larger, you can request a manual credit review of up to $500,000.”  

Why use FleetPartners Business Lease Calculator?

To simplify the entire leasing process, we created a powerful tool designed to help SME owners and finance managers make smarter leasing decisions. Here’s how it works:

Search, compare and shortlist vehicles effortlessly

The FleetPartners Business Lease Calculator lets you refine your vehicle search by selecting your key criteria such as make, model, body type, fuel type and transmission.  

Instead of relying on time-consuming research or multiple dealership visits, business owners can easily find vehicles that meet their operational needs and budget constraints, without ever leaving their desk. The side-by-side comparison feature makes it simple for business owners to weigh up their options before they request a formal quote and make an application.

More accurate lease repayment estimates

Understanding leasing costs upfront is crucial for budget management, but it can be challenging for businesses to get an accurate estimate quickly.

The Business Lease Calculator provides instant estimates for weekly or monthly lease repayments based on the selected lease term and estimated annual kilometres driven, using the latest information from vehicle manufacturers and maintenance providers.

“Because the lease payment includes most running costs like registration, servicing and replacement tyres while exclusively using the vehicle, it's now possible to digitally compare the potential total cost of operating a vehicle in your business” explains Smith.

“Rather than just focusing on the RRP, a bundled lease helps compare the hidden costs of running a vehicle like depreciation to its expected resale value, and how much to service and maintain the vehicle while using in your business."

Save, modify and finalise lease applications with ease

We designed our business lease calculator with flexibility in mind, making it easy to shortlist vehicles, adjust lease terms and explore additional options before making a final decision. .  

Need more time to decide? Business owners can also create an online account to save their selections for later, making it easy to modify their choices if their needs change and customise their lease by adding accessories such as branded wraps for advertising or roof racks.  

How to use the Business Vehicle Lease Calculator

Ready to get started? With just a few clicks, you can easily find leasing solutions that match your business’s operational needs and budget.

Step 1: Find and compare vehicles

To begin, refine your search by selecting your preferred vehicle type, manufacturer and fuel option. The calculator provides a tailored list of vehicles that meet your selection criteria, making it easy to explore options that will work best for your business.

Step 2: Customise your lease preferences

Next, choose whether you would prefer to compare weekly or monthly repayments. The shortlist feature makes it simple to compare costs, features and lease terms.

Step 3: Adjust lease terms and finalise your details

After shortlisting vehicles, select your preferred lease term and enter an estimate of your annual kilometres. The calculator will generate an instant repayment estimate, giving you a clear picture of leasing costs.

Take the next step by requesting a call back from the FleetPartners team. Our specialists will leverage our extensive dealer network to secure a competitive lease price on your chosen vehicle or vehicles. Then we’ll generate a formal quote and you can complete our simple, online finance application process in minutes. Simple!

The future of business vehicle leasing is digital

Gone are the days of slow, paperwork-heavy business vehicle leasing applications. With FleetPartners Business Leasing Calculator, business owners can make leasing decisions in minutes, not weeks, all from the comfort of their office.

"We know business owners are focused on running their business and time-poor, so we’re proud to provide them with a solution that allows them to research vehicles and pricing without even contacting a Dealer, Lender, or Fleet Management Company,” says Smith.  

“We are excited to launch an online tool like this to support ABN holders with less than 20 vehicles in their business.”

Get your business vehicle leasing estimate today

Start exploring your business vehicle lease options with FleetPartners Business Lease Calculator.  

Ready to take the next step? 
Call us on 1300 885 233 or submit an enquiry at the end of the Business Lease calculator for more information or to start a business vehicle lease.

Important note:  This information is general in nature and does not constitute financial or tax advice and does not take into account specific financial circumstances, situations or needs. Independent financial and tax advice should be sought.