Moving towards electric vehicles
The UK is moving towards electric vehicles (EVs), with the sale of new petrol and diesel cars due to end by 2035.
Over 100,000 Scheme customers have already made the switch. But we know it can be a big decision, especially for disabled people who might face extra challenges.
That's why we launched our EV Transition Tracker(opens in a new window) last year.
Every few months, we ask our customers and other UK drivers what they think about EVs, what might encourage them to make the switch and what's holding them back.
We use what we learn to show the UK Government, local councils and partners what needs to change. We want to make sure disabled people can enjoy the benefits of electric cars too.
What have we learned so far?
Our latest research shows more of our customers are feeling positive about EVs.
A third of our customers surveyed (33%) now have a positive view of electric cars. That’s up from 26% in May 2026.
But there are still challenges to overcome. Around 6 in 10 feel they are being left behind in the switch to electric.
While cost is the biggest worry for many UK drivers, our customers face other challenges too.
For example, not everyone has a driveway or somewhere to charge an EV at home. And public chargepoints can sometimes be difficult for disabled people to use.
We've also looked at how accessible charging points are at motorway service stations across the UK. We found that fewer than 3 in 10 charging bays met accessibility standards.
Heavy charging cables, narrow parking spaces and high kerbs can make charging difficult. For some disabled people, they can make it impossible.
We're using what we've learned to make our Go app more helpful. You can now check the width of charging bays at all motorway chargepoints in the app. This can help you plan where to charge and find a space that works for you.
What are we doing to help?
We're listening to our customers and using their feedback to push for change.
We want to see more chargepoints that disabled people can use safely and more ways to charge for people who have no driveway.
We're sharing our research with the government and companies responsible for chargepoints. This helps them understand the challenges our customers face and what they need to improve.
Our goal is to make sure you can continue to enjoy the freedom and independence that having a car brings, now and in the future
You can also find out more about what we've learned in our latest EV Transition Tracker report.
Read our latest EV Transition Tracker: EV Transition Tracker | Motability Operations(opens in a new window)
Tell us what you think
We'd love to hear from you.
Have you thought about switching to an electric car? Or have you already made the switch?
Join our Headlight community. We’ll send you surveys from time to time to get your feedback.
