Motability Operations offers record number of electric vehicles to disabled drivers

Motability Operations is enabling disabled drivers to make the switch to a plug-in car, with more than 115 electric vehicles (EVs) now available on the scheme. 

As prices of many everyday essentials continue to rise, it says that the cost of leasing a car through the scheme continues to be good value for money for disabled motorists.

With the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the UK fast approaching, Motability Operations, which deliver the Motability Scheme, is investing £300 million to support its customers with the transition to electric.

Andrew Miller, CEO of Motability Operations, said: “This summer, we are thrilled to be introducing more electric vehicles at affordable prices to the scheme than ever before.

“The record-breaking selection offers our customers a great range of EVs available with zero and low advance payments and it reflects the significant investment we are making to support our customers in the transition to electric vehicles ahead of 2030.

“We’ve been working hard with our partners to continue to provide the best possible value for our customers and with over 700 vehicles of all fuel types available, we hope our customers can easily find and lease a vehicle that meets their needs.”

For customers leasing an EV through the scheme for the first time, Motability Operations offers support with charging - including covering the cost of a home charge point and a standard installation.

Customers who are reliant on public charge points will be given a subscription to the BP Pulse network during their lease. This gives access to over 9,000 public charge points, including 3,000 rapid and ultra-fast points, with some points being free to access.

There are also hundreds of petrol, diesel, and hybrid cars available to lease through the Motability Scheme, with an increased number of vehicles available with no advance payment and under £1,000 advance payment.

The total number of vehicles available to lease through the scheme comes to more than 890.

Last year, Fleet News spoke to Andrew Miller, CEO of Motability Operations, about running the UK's largest fleet. Read more here.