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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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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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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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A person in a white jacket and yellow dress charges a red electric vehicle in the rain, holding a smartphone in one hand and plugging in the charging cable with the other.

EV charging: recharge yourself with a safe health break

Taking a break during any long journey is important. If you’re not sure what to do while you’re charging your electric vehicle (EV), we’ve got you covered.

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How the new car market is changing in 2025

Car firms are facing pressure from many different areas. This could impact the type of new cars you can choose on the Motability Scheme. Independent motoring expert Richard Aucock explains all.

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The future of driving from price rises to cleaner cars

We caught up with Marc Palmer, Head of Strategy and Insights at Auto Trader, to hear his thoughts on what’s happening in the car industry and what could be coming next.

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Towing your Motability Scheme electric vehicle with the RAC

Towing your Motability Scheme electric vehicle with the RAC

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