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Motability Operations and Nissan announce strategic British-built Vehicle-to-Grid partnership to help reduce EV running costs

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:00:00 Z

Motability Operations and Nissan will explore how Vehicle-to-Grid technology could help reduce electricity costs for EV drivers.

The partnership centres on the British-built Nissan LEAF, supporting UK manufacturing and jobs in Sunderland.

Vehicle-to-Grid allows electricity stored in an EV battery to be exported back to the grid at times of high demand, helping to manage energy use more efficiently.

New project explores how electric vehicles could help disabled people stay connected during power outages

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 Z

Motability Operations is delivering Power Wheels, an Ofgem-funded innovation project focused on disabled and medically dependent households in the North East.
The project will explore how electric vehicle batteries could provide temporary backup power to help keep essential medical equipment running during power cuts.
Learnings from Power Wheels will help inform how similar approaches could be developed safely and implemented across the UK.

Motability Scheme expands choice and accessibility as Geely joins manufacturer line-up

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:16:00 Z

Geely Auto has joined the Motability Scheme, becoming the seventh major brand to partner with the organisation since 2024 and further expanding the range of affordable, diverse vehicle options available to disabled drivers in 2026.

Expanding low cost, slow charging infrastructure is key to affordable EV uptake

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:01:00 Z

Freezing weather is giving drivers cold feet on electric vehicles, new research finds

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:20:00 Z

Media briefing: VAT and the Motability Scheme

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:30:00 Z

The Motability Scheme evolves for the future while staying firmly committed to supporting disabled people

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:51:00 Z

⁠Motability Scheme confirms the need for change today in response to the Budget, continuing its core purpose of delivering vital mobility solutions for disabled people across the UK, and maintaining stability for the future.
The Scheme will continue to provide the best possible leasing package for disabled people with a range of suitable vehicles to meet their needs. Current leases will not be affected by any changes.
The Motability Foundation and Scheme will continue its support for wheelchair accessible vehicles and adaptations and will maintain a range of vehicles available with no upfront payment.
Premium brands removed from the Scheme this week.
Further steps taken to strengthen prevention of misuse.

Motability Scheme makes ambitious goal that half of Scheme vehicles leased from 2035 will be British built

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 22:00:00 Z

Motability Scheme sets ambition for 50% of all vehicles leased to be British built from 2035

Scheme is a lifeline for disabled people and will now further support the UK economy

With government and industry support, ambitious commitment could create demand for 150,000 vehicles annually, boosting jobs and driving new investment

Premium brand vehicles, including Mercedes Benz and BMW, removed from the Scheme

Media factsheet: Accessing finance and insurance through the Motability Scheme

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:48:00 Z

Motability Operations and Kia strengthen collaboration to deliver inclusive electric mobility

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:00 Z

Motability Operations and Kia sign agreement to collaborate on introducing the electric PV5 to the UK with accessibility included by design.
Kia’s PV5 model will join the Motability Scheme as a passenger vehicle from early 2026, firstly with locally converted WAV variants, and a ‘made-in-plant’ PV5 WAV is expected to enter the market later that year.
Strategic partnership reinforces both organisations’ commitment to ensuring disabled people are included in the UK’s transition to zero-emission transport, advancing the shared goal of making mobility more accessible and sustainable for everyone.