Motability Scheme update as manufacturers switch focus to electric vehicles
Many Motability Scheme customers may be more tempted to switch to an EV following the latest price list update
The Motability Scheme has updated its price list with an increased focus on electric vehicles (EVs). The initiative, run by Motability Operations, allows people who claim qualifying disability benefits to allocate some of their award towards leasing a new car, wheelchair-friendly vehicle, or scooter.
Currently, the service is available to those claiming Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP), and War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS). In its latest price list update, the scheme highlighted that car manufacturers are focusing more on EVs.
This means that customers have more electric cars to choose from, including many without the need for an advanced payment. Furthermore, customers who decide to get an EV will be given extra support with the charging of the vehicle.
This may prove to be more attractive to some customers considering a switch to EVs as the scheme also noted that the price of repairing and maintaining petrol and diesel cars has increased, which may also lead to a higher Advance Payment for these respective vehicles.
What is an Advance Payment?
When a customer decides to lease a vehicle through the Motability Scheme, they can choose to make an Advance Payment or not. This is the amount of money that will be required to be paid upfront and is an addition to the weekly mobility allowance.
This Advance Payment helps to cover the difference between the cost of a car and the allowance paid over the length of the vehicle's lease period. However, it's important to note that this is not a deposit and is a non-refundable payment.
If a customer does decide to get a vehicle with an Advance Payment, they will need to pay it in full to their dealer before they can acquire the new vehicle.
Current top vehicles on Motability Scheme
The Motability Scheme website has provided the following cars it has chosen as the top picks, both with and without an Advance Payment. This list includes a variety of vehicles, including EV, petrol, and diesel.
Most popular cars with an Advance Payment
- Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate (petrol/manual) - from £199
- Volkswagen T-Roc Life (petrol/manual) - from £449
- Nissan Qashqai Acenta Premium (petrol/manual) - from £499
- Peugeot Rifter Allure (electric/automatic) - from £499
- Suzuki Vitara Motion (petrol/manual) - from £999
- Ford Puma Select (electric/automatic) - from £1145
- Toyota BZ4X Pure (electric/automatic) - from £1695
- Nissan X-Trail Acenta Premium (petrol/automatic) - from £1999
Most popular cars without an Advance Payment
- Vauxhall Frontera Design (electric/automatic)
- Skoda Elroq SE (electric/automatic)
- Hyundai Bayon Advance (petrol/manual)
- Toyota Proace City Verso Icon (electric/automatic)
- Mazda CX-30 Prime-Line (petrol/manual)
- Peugeot 2008 GT (electric/automatic)
- Skoda Kamiq SE Edition (petrol/manual)
- Seat Arona SE Technology (petrol/manual)