Published: 13 Jan 2025

On the road: new Motability Scheme Live events arrive in the Midlands, Yorkshire and Northern Ireland in 2025

Category: Events

The free Motability Scheme Live events, formerly known as The Big Event and One Big Day, will offer visitors a unique opportunity to explore the latest vehicles and technology on the Motability Scheme.

Set across three major UK venues, the 2025 series will enable visitors to find solutions tailored to their individual needs.

The 2025 Motability Scheme Live events will be held in:

Birmingham: Friday 16 and Saturday 17 May 2025, the NEC (halls 17-19)
Harrogate: Friday 1 and Saturday 2 August 2025, Yorkshire Event Centre
Northern Ireland: Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September 2025, Eikon Exhibition Centre

What to expect

All events will host a variety of exhibitors, including car manufacturers, and suppliers of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs), adaptations, scooters, and powered wheelchairs.

Visitors can test drive a range of standard cars, electric vehicles (EVs), and vehicles fitted with adaptations. Test drives are bookable on the day and all guided by professional driving instructors.

Exclusive to Motability Scheme Live Birmingham are expert and customer speaker sessions. The full 2025 speaker lineup will be released soon, with previous speakers including BBC TV presenter Steve Brown, ‘The Dogfather’ Graeme Hall and journalist and disability influencer Lucy Edwards.

Lisa Thomas, Chief Marketing Officer at Motability Operations, said: “We’re committed to supporting our customers with the knowledge and tools they need to gain more access to independence and freedom.

“Whether someone is new to the Motability Scheme or has been a customer for a while, the annual Motability Scheme Live series is an essential resource, allowing customers to build their knowledge and be informed about their mobility choices. Year after year, we hear from attendees about how valuable they find these events and we're excited to continue building on this success with our new name.”

Accessibility first

The events are accessible and inclusive for all visitors, with facilities including a quiet room, ear defenders, pre-bookable BSL interpreters, accessible toilets, and a High Dependency Unit. Assistance dogs are welcome, and free parking is available at each venue. Visitors can sign up to learn more about Motability Scheme Live now, including event FAQs over at motabilityschemelive.co.uk

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Notes to editors

For further information please contact:

Louise Fallon, Media and Communications Manager

louisefa@mo.co.uk or call 07818 562836.

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About Motability Operations

We are Motability Operations, the largest vehicle leasing company in the UK. We run the Motability Scheme, where people receiving a qualifying disability allowance can choose an affordable and accessible vehicle.

We play an essential role in connecting our 815,000 disabled customers to work, healthcare, education, and independence and provide unrivalled value. On average, the Scheme is 45% cheaper than alternative options, and includes insurance, breakdown, tyres and servicing.

We are a key part of the automotive sector and play an important role in helping the EV infrastructure become more accessible and inclusive.