How much will an electric truck be worth at the end of its lease? For Bernard Dufermont, Deputy Managing Director of Crédit Mutuel Leasing, the answer matters from the moment it is purchased. At the Movin’On Summit 2026, he explains how limited visibility into the used-vehicle market makes these vehicles harder to finance.
Financing electric trucks is possible, he stresses. To make it more widely available, finance providers need to be able to estimate the vehicles’ residual value—that is, their resale price after several years of use. He is calling for work on standards that provide common benchmarks and make it easier to assess this value over time.
His interview also highlights the value of involving finance providers early in discussions across the value chain. Manufacturers, carriers and finance companies can then compare their expectations and address together the uncertainties that weigh on investment decisions, from the initial contract through to the vehicle’s resale.
