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EV design & disability inclusion

Status of Publication: Published/Completed
Date produced: 2023
Commissioned/Funded by: Motability
Authoring organisation/Author affiliation: Energy saving trust
Type of Resource: Research
Impairment area(s): Pan-impairment
Transport mode(s): Electric Vehicle, Private Car
Journey stage: Parking and Charging
Region: United Kingdom (not specified)

Document summary

Accessible vehicle design is key to satisfying the growing demand for EVs in the UK market. Disabled motorists will play a major role in the transition, in part due to the Motability Scheme, which has over 600,000 customers. To address this issue, Motability, the national disability charity, commissioned Energy Saving Trust to conduct the research outlined in this report. This work focuses on exploring the barriers to accessible EV design, with the view to providing insights and recommendations on potential solutions

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