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A woman in a wheelchair with leopard print wheel covers plugs an electric car into a wall-mounted charger outside a brick house. She smiles at a young boy standing beside the car, while another woman holding a toddler looks on from behind.

2 years after the ZEV Mandate: what’s changed?

Learn what the ZEV Mandate means in plain English. See how it’s shaping the UK’s move to electric vehicles, what’s changing next, and how it all affects you as a Motability Scheme customer.

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A woman using a blue mobility scooter plugs a yellow charging cable into a blue electric vehicle parked beside a red brick house. She smiles as she connects the car to the home charging point.

Is it a good idea to keep your EV plugged in?

It’s usually fine to leave your electric vehicle (EV) plugged in, but it depends on when and where you are. We explain when to do this and why. And give you tips to help you care for your EV battery.

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A man smiling while sitting in the driver’s seat of a green car, wearing a red polo shirt and a seatbelt, with sunlight reflecting off the car’s window.

How EV drive modes could work for you

Explore the difference between Eco, Normal, and Sport modes in electric cars. And some less common EV modes too.

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A woman leaning against a blue electric vehicle checks her phone while a man using a powered wheelchair sits beside her at a public charging point in an open grassy area. The charging cable is connected to the car and both people appear relaxed and engaged.

Why you should always charge your EV between 20% and 80%

Our guide shows how the 80/20 EV charging rule is more efficient and how it’s better for your battery. And we’ll give you some EV charging tips.

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A woman wearing a blue winter coat plugs a charging cable into a blue electric car parked outdoors.

Tips for managing an EV breakdown

In this guide, we’ll explain how to stay safe, what to do if an EV breakdown happens, and the support that’s available to get you moving again.

Everyday tips
A modified DeLorean DMC-12 from the Back to the Future film, shown head-on with gullwing doors open and time-travel electronics visible inside and on the bumper.

EVs in pop culture: from sci-fi dreams to modern reality

How films and sci-fi helped shape the electric cars we drive today, and what that means for EVs on the Motability Scheme.

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