Motability Scheme Live, Birmingham

Visiting Motability Scheme Live

Take a look below to see what’s on offer at Motability Scheme Live, Birmingham.

Over 150 cars, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs) and adaptations

The opportunity to test drive adapted and standard production cars including electric vehicles

Expert speakers giving talks on the Scheme and other motoring related topics

Free parking

Over 70 scooters and powered wheelchairs

Electric Vehicle Information Hub

Motability Scheme advisors on hand to answer your questions

Scheme partners on hand to give advice

What’s on display?

At Motability Scheme Live you will find a range of exhibitors including car manufacturers, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) suppliers, and adaptation, scooter and powered wheelchair dealers. There are also key areas within the event to help you find out all you need to know about the Motability Scheme.

Car manufacturers

WAV suppliers

Adaptation partners

Scooter and powered wheelchair dealers

Take a test drive

Motability Scheme Live offers a great opportunity to test drive a wide range of vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs).

You can try standard cars and vehicles fitted with popular driving adaptations too. You can test drive as a driver, or as a passenger with a qualified professional driver.

Speaker Session Area

Pull up a seat in our relaxed, cinema-style speaker session area and enjoy inspiring, informative content throughout the day.

You’ll be able to watch pre-recorded speaker sessions, that explain how the Motability Scheme works: from choosing your vehicle and understanding pricing, to exploring electric vehicles (EVs), grants, and test drives. You’ll also hear useful tips on cars, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs), powered wheelchairs, scooters, and adaptations. All are designed to help you stay mobile and independent.

And for something extra special, we’ll be showing live car reviews recorded in real time at the event and streamed straight into the speaker session area. So, you can hear expert opinions and see the latest vehicles in action, without missing a moment of the show.

Whether you’re new to the Scheme or planning your next vehicle, the speaker session area is the perfect place to learn more, get trusted advice and feel confident about your next steps.

Plan your visit

We want to make sure you have a fantastic day at Motability Scheme Live. That’s why we do our best to make our events as accessible and inclusive as possible.

Take a look at the below to help plan your visit and get to the NEC.

Hire a scooter or manual wheelchair

Our scooter and manual wheelchairs bookings for Motability Scheme Live, Birmingham have now sold out.

The NEC have scooters and manual wheelchairs available to hire, at a cost. For more information and to book, please visit The NEC’s website.

Free to attend

You can come along to Motability Scheme Live for free. There’s no need to pre-book your place. Simply turn up on the day.

You can charge your electric vehicle at the NEC. Visit the NEC website for more: thenec.co.uk/visitors/facilities.

Everyone’s welcome

Our events are inclusive, accessible and everyone is welcome. Facilities and services at our events include:

BSL interpreters, but you need to pre-book these. Please email events@mo.co.uk
High Dependency Unit which has a ramp for wheelchair access along with hoist and lift.
A quiet room at each event.
A limited number of ear defenders you can borrow, please ask at reception.

Please note;

Our events can get quite busy, so you can attend at a quieter time, usually between 2pm and 4pm.
We keep speaker announcements to a minimum. We only use these for emergencies. There will be planned announcements at 3.45pm onwards, to let guests know the show closes at 4pm.
We do not play any music at any of our events.

If you have any questions or need any help on the day, please ask a member of the Motability Scheme team.

Toilets

We have extra, accessible toilets, along with a High Dependency Unit which has a toilet, a hoist and an adjustable height changing table.

Assistance dogs

We welcome these at the NEC, but we cannot allow any other dogs or pets.

Please do not leave your dogs in your car while you attend Motability Scheme Live.

More information

If you are looking for more information about all our events, why not try our Event FAQs page.

First time at one of our events?

If you haven’t been to one of our events before, take a look at our drone footage from the NEC last year to see what to expect.

Getting here

The venue

Motability Scheme Live, Birmingham is taking place at Hall 17, 18 and 19, at the NEC. All these halls are indoors and on one level. They’re fully accessible to both scooters and wheelchairs. You can enter the event at Hall 18.

Free parking

Designated parking has been reserved close to Motability Scheme Live and is free to all visitors. Follow the signs to Motability Scheme Live when you arrive at the NEC. Once you’ve parked, car park assistants will be on hand to help you, if you need it.

There’s also an accessible car park shuttle service that runs from the car park to and from the main entrances.

By car

The NEC is accessible by major motorways, including the M42, M40, and M6, with the postcode B40 1NT. Follow signs for Motability Scheme Live when you arrive and continue to the free visitor car parks, near the event entrance.

By train

The NEC is roughly a 10-minute walk from Birmingham International Train Station. A free shuttle runs every 15 to 20 minutes between the station and Hall 18. Follow signs for Motability Scheme Live shuttle near the NEC entrance. A lift leads to the bus stop. The shuttle drops off at Entrance 3, with return pickups from the same point.

By bus

To travel from Birmingham City Centre, take the X1 service (every 15 minutes) or the 97A (every 30 minutes). Local services are also available from Solihull (966) and Coventry (900).

By taxi

The NEC offers 24/7 taxi services with TOA Taxis. Just call 0121 427 8888 or 0800 0142 729, or use the ranks near main entrances.