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EV Transition Tracker

Ensuring no one is left behind as the UK transitions to electric

The latest in a series of updates on how the electric vehicle transition is working for our disabled customers and drivers across the UK. 

Motability EV Transition Tracker September 2025
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If we can make the transition work for our customers, it can work for everyone

An accessible EV market won’t just support disabled people - it is essential to achieve the UK’s EV sales targets.

 

Public sentiment split on EVs

While momentum is building, drivers and our disabled customers are still hesitant about switching to electric. It is vital that we understand and action the factors that could enable a smooth transition for the UK.   

  • 42% of the UK public feel positively towards EVs 
  • Compared to just 26% of disabled customers on the Motability Scheme 
  • 45% of the UK public would consider an EV for their next car 
  • Compared to just 28% of disabled customers  

Public charging challenges persist  

A reliable and accessible public charging network is critical to support drivers transition to electric. For many drivers, location and availability challenges remain a major barrier. 

Public charging present significant barriers for EV adoption  

31%
of people

would walk over 10 minutes home from a public EV charger 

20%
of people

wouldn’t be willing to walk more than 5 minutes to access a charger

9%
of disabled customers

say there are enough chargers across the UK 

24%
of the UK public

say there are enough chargers across the UK 

37%
of disabled drivers

say they would not consider using the public charging network at all

11.94 
minutes

is the average walk time to a public charger for UK households

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What our customers say

  • Motability Solihull 133.61664 (2)

    "While I see real benefits to driving an electric vehicle, including the driving experience and the money I save from it, I really struggle with charging on the public network

     

    "Not only is it difficult to locate chargers that you know will be working and available, as a disabled person you have to consider whether the bays will be big enough, the cables too heavy, or facilities too far away.

     

    "I find myself doing all I can to avoid charging on the public network.”  

     

    Vanessa S, EV driver on the Motability Scheme 

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    "I switched to an EV in February this year.

     

    "While the home charge point installed by Motability is easy to use and saves me money – thanks to my solar panels – the public charging network is another story.

     

    "The bays are too small, and cables too heavy for disabled people. The facilities are also too far, meaning you’re just sitting in your car while you wait. I avoid charging outside my home.”

     

    Louise M, EV driver on the Motability Scheme

  • Ndawe MO E Charger Edinburgh 220928 0317.57833 (1)

     

    “I received my first electric vehicle from the Motability Scheme last year.

     

    "While it’s been a great experience, there is a lot to learn when you first start. From working out how accessible the vehicles are, to charging and learning how to navigate the public network.

     

    "It can be off-putting if you don’t have previous experience or access to the right support. We also need to ensure that points are available at all fuel stations to enhance convenience and accessibility for disabled people.”

     

    Vicki Hoban, Para Equestrian and EV driver on the Motability Scheme

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