Social leasing 2026: What models are still available?
A little over 15,000 vehicles are still available through the 2026 social leasing program. The problem is that the list of models offered has significantly decreased!
On July 16, the third edition of the social leasing program was launched, again with a quota of 50,000 models available. Although the interest was slightly lower than in previous editions, it remains a success, as nearly 20,000 applications were submitted within two weeks, and then 30,000 in one and a half months.
According to the latest update from Economy and Finance Minister Roland Lescure on Tuesday, September 22, 34,000 applications have been approved so far. This leaves just over 15,000 vehicles available under this program, and it is believed that the record-high fuel prices are driving new customers to dealerships.
Automakers Limit Quantities
However, there is a problem: many models that were previously eligible are no longer available through social leasing. This time, automakers have chosen caution by limiting their own orders. Peugeot, for example, set a limit of 5,000 units and thus ended its leasing program several weeks ago.
The reason? The need to maintain profitability. Indeed, to offer attractive rental prices—even with support provided by energy suppliers through the CEE mechanism—brands must make significant efforts... Not to mention that these are long-term rentals, and in the years ahead, there will be a surge in returns, which could result in high costs due to reduced resale value.
In addition to Peugeot, this option is also completely gone for Alfa Romeo (which offered the Junior), Fiat (Grande Panda), Jeep (Avenger), Lancia (Ypsilon), and Kia (EV2).
On the Opel side, the Corsa and Mokka models are out of stock; only the Frontera remains, but no longer in its very attractive version at 99 euros per month. Opel now only offers the larger 54 kWh battery option at 139 euros per month.
At Hyundai, the Kona is no longer available, but the compact Inster model is still on offer at 139 euros per month.
At Renault, the star of leasing, the R5, is out of stock, as is the Mégane. The brand still offers the R4 in the Evolution Autonomy Comfort version (409 km range) for 170 euros per month, but not the higher-tech variants. The Twingo range remains available starting at 130 euros per month.
If you missed out on the R5, you can consider the Nissan Micra, which is still available in the 52 kWh battery version for 199 euros per month.
Citroën still offers the C3 and C3 Aircross, with the cheapest option still at 94 euros per month. However, it should be noted that the rental prices for other versions have increased...
It’s worth reminding that these are no-downpayment offers, with the first increased monthly payment covered by the enhanced CEE subsidy.
The 2026 list, which was already quite short due to stricter criteria, has been further reduced by the end of the program. One wonders whether, under these circumstances, the 50,000 quota will actually be exhausted!
Brand
Model
Version
Range
Base Rent
Citroën
ë-C3
Urban Range
205 km
94 €
Citroën
ë-C3
Comfort Range
311 km
151 €
Citroën
ë-C3 Aircross
Extended Range
399 km
181 €
Hyundai
Inster
42 kWh
323 km
139 €
Nissan
Micra
Advance 52 kWh
416 km
199 €
Opel
Frontera
Extended Range
395 km
139 €
Renault
Twingo
Urban Range
263 km
130 €
Renault
R4
Comfortable range
409 km
170 €