How Leasing Kilometres Work

When you lease a vehicle, you’re allowed to drive a certain number of kilometres throughout the term of the lease. If you exceed this threshold, you will likely incur additional charges at lease-end. For those new to the world of vehicle leasing, the subject of kilometre allowance can come as a surprise and often raises questions like, “How do leasing kilometres work, and can you add more KMs to your lease?” To ensure you make the most informed leasing decisions for your needs, Pfaff Leasing answers these questions in detail below.

How Do Lease Kilometres Work in Calgary, Woodbridge & Beyond?

Here is how leasing kilometres work. When you sign a vehicle lease, the kilometre allowance is stated for the entire lease term, not for each individual year, but you can divide the allowance by the years in your lease for a rough idea of how much you drive in a given year. While your kilometrage is tallied up at lease-end, you can still exceed or come in under the yearly limit, so long as you stay within the total kilometre allowance by the end of the lease.

If you go over the allowed kilometres, you are typically charged a fee when you return your vehicle for each kilometre you’ve driven over the limit. Exact fees vary by leasing provider and automaker, so be sure to check your contract for specifics.

Can You Add More KMs to Your Lease?

Now that you know how leasing kilometres work, let’s take a look at whether you can add more KMs to your lease to avoid fees at lease-end. The short answer is yes, most leasing providers give you the option of buying additional kilometres either at the start of the lease or during the active lease term. Typically, pre-purchasing extra kilometres costs less than the “penalty” fees you would have to pay later.

So, if you recognize that you’re going to go over your allotted kilometres at any time during your lease term, reach out to your provider as soon as you can. They will help you explore your options in more depth.

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