Evolution Funding reveals 146% jump in leisure vehicle web finance leads

Leisure vehicle web finance leads are up by 146% and customers self-serving quotes via online calculators is up 48%, data from Evolution Funding (“Evolution”) has revealed.

The motor finance broker and technology provider has published three infographics looking at the Motorhome, Camper and Touring Caravan markets for 2020 and 2021 combined.

Analysing data from Evolution’s extensive customer database, the infographics give leisure dealers insight into their typical customer profile, their behaviours and average financials.

With the pandemic reinforcing the benefits of holidaying in caravans and motorhomes, sales have continued to rise. The National Caravan Council reported a 71% increase in new motorhome and campervan registrations in July 2020 compared to 2019, and they say the trend is yet to continue.

Evolution’s findings highlight the shifting focus of customers onto online channels, with customers appearing comfortable with obtaining quotes and submitting applications for leisure vehicle finance via online calculators.

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Customer Demographics 2020/21
Campers

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Customer Demographics 2020/21
Motorhomes

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Customer Demographics 2020/21
Touring Caravans

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Evolution Funding appoints Daniel Reeve as Chief Technology Officer

daniel reeve chief technology officer evolution funding

Evolution Funding (“Evolution”), the leading independent motor finance broker and technology provider, has appointed Daniel Reeve as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO). 

Reeve joins Evolution with over 20 years’ experience in technology and development, with focus on delivering high-performance technology platforms, software projects and digital solutions. 

Paul Saggar, Chief Innovation Officer at Evolution, said:

“We are delighted to further strengthen our technology offering with this exciting appointment. We are fully committed to delivering best-in-class digital finance journeys for our partners and their customers, and we continue to invest in order to support our growth plans. Dan’s significant experience will enable us to accelerate our plans, whilst taking us closer to our Vision to lead change and digital innovation in motor finance.”

Prior to joining Evolution, Reeve held a number of senior technology appointments, including CTO at one of UK’s leading car park management companies, CTO at Capita (Travel and Events), and Technical Director at Fraedom, part of Hogg Robinson Group plc. 

Reeve said:

“I am delighted to be joining Evolution Funding and I am looking forward to becoming part of a fantastic team within such a dynamic sector. My focus will be on driving forward the development of our market-leading digital finance solutions, whilst building out the Vision and strategy of the executive team. Evolution has already come such a long way and I’m looking forward to supporting the business to the next level of growth and success.”