SelfDrive Mobility expands leasing portfolio with the Škoda Kodiaq

Dubai: Mobility technology leader SelfDrive Mobility has teamed up with Ali & Sons Škoda UAE, an authorized dealership, to broaden its personal and corporate car leasing offerings. This partnership introduces the Škoda Kodiaq as the flagship model for long-term digital leasing, sourced directly from the dealership's inventory. The agreement is part of SelfDrive Mobility's strategy to create a scalable, dealership-led leasing ecosystem that connects authorized dealers directly with customers seeking greater flexibility and access to new vehicles.

The 12-month lease plan begins at Dh1,999 per month, excluding VAT, and includes insurance, registration, maintenance, and replacement vehicle support, eliminating upfront costs, long financing commitments, and resale responsibilities typically linked to ownership. Customers can discover, compare, and reserve the Škoda Kodiaq digitally through the SelfDrive app, SelfDrive.ae, or SIA, SelfDrive's AI-driven mobility assistant.

This collaboration merges Škoda's European engineering expertise, Ali & Sons' dealership and after-sales services, and SelfDrive Mobility's technology and digital distribution network. The partnership creates a new market entry route for automotive brands and offers customers flexible 12-, 24-, and 36-month leasing programs. It also supports additional services such as monthly car rental in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and across the UAE, providing customers with flexible alternatives for various vehicle needs and rental durations.

Lakshmi Manoj, Chief Operating Officer at SelfDrive Mobility, stated that UAE leasing behavior is changing, with customers and businesses now preferring instant access to brand-new vehicles without the complexities of large upfront payments, lengthy financing commitments, or end-of-ownership resale management. SelfDrive Mobility aims to deploy over 1,000 Škoda vehicles through its leasing platform by 2028, building a robust fleet distribution network that can expand to include more vehicles, dealerships, and brands.

Ali & Sons Škoda UAE's Brand Manager, Ahmed Fawzy Gabr, emphasized their partnership with SelfDrive Mobility, highlighting how it aligns with Škoda's goal of making modern European mobility more accessible in the UAE by providing customers with a seamless, digital leasing experience.