This funding round has closed.

Plug-in Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Grant

Department for Transport

Closed

Funding

Up to £2,500

Location

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This grant helps you buy a wheelchair accessible vehicle. You can get up to £2,500 towards the cost. The vehicle must cost £50,000 or less to qualify. The grant is designed to help disabled passengers travel more easily. It runs until April 2026. You need to buy an eligible wheelchair accessible vehicle to apply. The grant does not cover the full cost of the vehicle. You will need to pay the remaining amount yourself.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

individual

Key requirements:

Vehicle must cost £50,000 or less
Must be wheelchair accessible vehicle

Who is this for?

This grant is for people who want to buy a wheelchair accessible vehicle. The vehicle must cost £50,000 or less. It is designed to help disabled passengers and their families get better transport options.

Sectors

Charities & Non-Profit Public Administration & Defence

Regions

England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales

Full details from Department for Transport

The Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) grant is available into financial year (FY) 2025/26 with an increased price cap of £50,000. Grant rates remain the same at up to £2,500 for an eligible vehicle. The price cap increase 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.