Get ready for Motability Scheme Live 2026

Motability Scheme Live (previously known as The Big Event and One Big Day) is back for 2026

A female staff member sat down talking to a male powered scooter user at Motability Scheme Live
Photo: Ashley Martin


These events are your opportunity to discover everything you need to know about the Scheme. Explore the latest vehicles, adaptations and innovations all in one accessible space.

"You have given me a new lease of life - my car is my legs. I get to visit family now and, most of all, I have my independence back - thank you. I love my car; I've never felt so safe." Karen, Motability Scheme Live visitor 2025

What you can expect at our events

Try it for yourself

Take the chance to test drive a range of standard, adapted and electric vehicles (EVs). You can drive or sit as a passenger alongside a professional driver. Remember to bring your full UK driving licence. You can also test drive powered wheelchairs and scooters. Test drives can be booked on the day.

Discover

Learn more about the Scheme by visiting our Motability Scheme Hub or the Motability Foundation. Meet our partners, including Direct Line Motability, RAC and Kwik Fit Plus, explore our great range of cars, EVs, wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs), adaptations, scooters and powered wheelchairs. You will also be able to listen to real stories from Scheme customers, watch vehicle reviews and learn from mobility specialists.

How we will support you

Motability Scheme Live events are designed to be welcoming and comfortable for everyone. With this in mind, we support our visitors with:

  • A quiet room with sensory equipment and ear defenders available on request.
  • Shuttles from the carpark to the entrance of the venue
  • Free scooter and wheelchair hire bookable in advance.
  • Additional accessible toilets and changing facilities.

Join our mailing list

To be the first to receive news and updates, and to be notified when tickets become available, register on the Motability Scheme Live website. Follow the Motability Scheme on Facebook and Instagram for news and behind-the-scenes Motability Scheme Live updates.

*Full Ts&Cs apply - please see the website for details.

Dates for your diary

  • Motability Scheme Live, Birmingham NEC (Halls 17-19) Friday 15 and Saturday 16 May 2026
  • Motability Scheme Live, Edinburgh Royal Highland Centre Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September 2026 

The Motability Scheme is the service that keeps disabled people moving. It’s delivered by Motability Operations and overseen by the Motability Foundation, which helps disabled people make the journeys they choose.