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EV Transition Tracker

Ensuring disabled people aren't left behind as the UK transitions to electric vehicles.

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 May 26
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The latest Motability Scheme EV Transition Tracker shows confidence in electric vehicles (EVs) is holding steady - but significant barriers continue to slow adoption, particularly for disabled drivers.

Public sentiment split on EVs

While rising fuel prices are strengthening the long-term case for EVs, concerns around charging access, affordability and future policy changes are creating uncertainty at a critical point in the transition.

  • 39% of the UK public feel positively towards EVs 
  • UK drivers who would not consider buying an EV fell from 36% in August to 30% in November.
  • Just 27% of disabled customers on the Motability Scheme feel the same way.
  • But 85% of Motability Scheme customers already driving electric have a positive view towards them.

Charging access continues to be a major barrier 

Without reliable and accessible charging infrastructure, many drivers remain hesitant to switch to EVs and take advantage of the lower refuelling costs EVs can offer.  

32%
of people

now believe EVs are more expensive to fuel than petrol or diesel cars 

37%
of UK drivers

say it is difficult to locate chargers in their local area

44%
of people

considering an EV say councils installing more charging points would improve their likelihood of choosing an EV 

37%

More people say their local council is doing badly at installing public charging points (37%) than well (30%) 

49%
of Londoners

say their council is doing well at installing public charging infrastructure, compared to just 22% in the South East 

35%
of people

living in urban areas say their council is doing well at this compared to 27% in rural areas 

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What our customers say

  • Ndawe MO E Charger Edinburgh 220928 0317.57833 (1)

    “My husband and I have considered an EV but been put off for many reasons. We don’t own our home and it’s rare to find a home charger in rented accommodation - I don’t want to spend hours in a supermarket car park charging as a result. Until everyone can access home charging more easily, it will present another barrier to disabled people’s independence.”
     

    Imali C, Motability Scheme customer 

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    “Where I live, public transport is too far away for me to access so my car is essential. I’m lucky to have a home charger for my EV, which means charging is great value.

     

    “If I had to rely more on the public network, I would definitely need to prioritise the cost of the charge, over the speed unless I was in the middle of a journey.”

     

    Joseph B, Motability Scheme customer

  • Ndawe MO E Charger Edinburgh 220928 0317.57833 (1)

    “My wife and I changed to the EV because eventually we would like to get off grid and it suits our lifestyle.

     

    “We are lucky we have a home charger, it makes the running costs so much cheaper - I pay far less than I did when I was driving a petrol vehicle.” 

     

    Ronnie, Motability Scheme customer

  • 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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