Plug-in Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Grant
Funding
Up to £2,500
Location
England, Northern Ireland +2 more
Applications
Open until 6 April 2027
This grant helps cover the cost of buying a plug-in wheelchair accessible vehicle. You can get up to £2,500 off the price of an eligible vehicle. The vehicle must cost £50,000 or less. The grant is available across the UK until 6 April 2027.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Vehicle must be a plug-in wheelchair accessible vehicle
- Vehicle purchase price must not exceed £50,000
This grant is for anyone buying a plug-in wheelchair accessible vehicle in the UK. It is designed to help disabled passengers travel more easily. The vehicle must be priced at £50,000 or less to qualify.
Awards published
452
Typical award
£955,062
Most awards
£100,000 to £5,109,178
Most funded region
South West
Recent awards include Environment Agency (£800,000, 2025), Devon County Council (£150,000, 2025) and WESTMORLAND LIMITED (£665,851, 2025).
This funder has made 452 awards with a typical award of £955,062. Would you qualify?
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Full details from Department for Transport
The Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) grant is available into financial year (FY) 2025/26 with price cap of £50,000, with grant rates up to £2,500 for an eligible vehicle. The recent price cap increase to £50,000 will bring more vehicles into scope, widening customer choice and removing barriers for disabled passengers by ensuring they can get around more easily and with peace of mind.
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