Motability Operations News - News

Statement: Update to Drive Smart on the Motability Scheme

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:34:00 Z

Drive Smart was introduced in September 2025 to support safer driving and manage rising insurance costs on the Motability Scheme.
We have heard clearly from customers that Drive Smart caused some concern and has affected how they use their vehicle. Based on that feedback, we have taken the decision to pause the rollout of Drive Smart.

Media factsheet: How insurance works on the Motability Scheme

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:31:00 Z

Media factsheets

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 Z

There are a range of factsheets to help journalists understand the Motability Scheme in more detail

Media factsheet: Drive Smart with the Motability Scheme

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:45:00 Z

Updated: May 2026

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