Motability EV Support

The Motability Scheme provide plenty of support for customers who are leasing their first fully electric car, including arranging and covering the cost of a home chargepoint and a standard installation.

There is extra cost if you need a non-standard installation. For example, your parking space is not next to your home or upgrades are required on your electrical equipment.

If off-street parking is not an option or you cannot have a home chargepoint installed, Motability will give you access to the bp pulse network of public charge points instead.

How do I charge my electric vehicle (EV)?

Most people prefer to charge their electric vehicle at home so look to have a charging unit installed in their garage or driveway where possible. The car can then charge overnight so it is recharged and ready to drive away in the morning. Motability are on hand to make this transition as easy as possible and offer a free home charging unit with your new EV vehicle. You can apply for a free charging unit alongside your application for your new EV.

Alternatively if you're away from home, as EV's have grown in popularity, so has the infrastructure. There are lots of on-the-go charging points you can use and these can commonly be found in supermarkets, fuel and service stations.

I don't have off-road parking but I still want an EV, can I do this?

Absolutely! As mentioned, if you don't have a convenient place to put a home charging unit, Motability offer a free subscription to BP Pulse On The Go so you can charge out and about. The subscription lasts for the lifetime of the vehicle with no monthly payments - you just pay a discounted rate for the energy you use (on a BP Pulse charger only). You can find out more about BP Pulse by clicking here.

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

This very much depends on the electric vehicle you purchase but also what type of charge it can support. Many EV's support rapid charging which can typically fill an EV battery within the hour - these charging points cannot be installed at home but are available to use on-the-go. The vehicle you select will be supplied with a charging cable that supports regular charging and can take between 5 and 15 hours to charge. Speak to your sales advisor who will be happy to provide all the information necessary.

Does my vehicle come with cables?

All electric cars available on the Scheme come with the cable to charge it. The type of plug your specific car has might affect which public chargepoints you can use, but many new public chargepoints have multiple plug types.

If you have any questions about EVs on the Motability Scheme or charging, contact us here.