From 1 July 2026, when you order a new vehicle on the Motability Scheme the standard mileage included will be reduced.
We’ve made this change as part of wider steps to manage rising costs, including tax changes from the UK Government.
Customers who get their allowance from Social Security Scotland will not be impacted by these changes from 1 July. We'll be in touch when we've confirmed a date with the Scottish Government. Read more.
Did you know? On average, customers drive around 7,500 miles a year.
Orders placed on or after 1 July 2026 will include:
If you already have a lease, nothing changes right now.
Mileage is one of the biggest factors in the cost of running the Scheme.
When we know how many miles a vehicle will travel, we can plan costs more accurately.
Our aim is to:
Hear from Clare, our Chief Asset Risk Officer, as she explains how this helps limit the impact of tax changes on pricing.
If you need to drive more than the allowance, you can pay for extra mileage.
For orders placed on or after 1 July 2026, excess mileage will be charged at:
This cost covers the:
We know that every customer's circumstances are different. For many customers, the standard mileage allowance should provide enough flexibility for everyday journeys. But we also know that some customers need to travel much further because of healthcare, education or employment.
We are developing support to help with the cost of additional mileage for customers whose travel for these reasons is significantly higher than the standard mileage allowance is designed to cover.
We're currently finalising the way customers will apply for this support to make sure requests are assessed fairly and consistently.
Support isn't automatically available, we'll consider each request individually and the outcome will depend on your individual circumstances, the journeys you need to make and the supporting information available.
We'll publish the full details, including how to apply and when customers can request support, on 8 July 2026.
If you're likely to exceed your mileage allowance because much of your travel is for healthcare, education or employment, we may be able to help.
We’ll consider journeys such as:
Healthcare
Education
Employment
Travel for holidays or leisure activities will not be included when we assess requests for additional support.
From 8 July 2026, we'll publish:
If you're considering ordering a vehicle and think your travel needs may be higher than the standard mileage allowance, you may wish to wait until we've published the full information on 8 July before making your decision.
If your lease is due to end before 8 July, please call us to discuss your options.
If you’re joining the Scheme and think your travel may exceed the standard mileage allowance, you may wish to wait until we've published the full information on 8 July before placing your order.
Talking to us before your lease starts means we can discuss what support may be available and help you decide whether the Scheme meets your travel needs.
