Motability Operations is working with Osprey Charging to assess public charging accessibility and where action is needed under a new trial scheme.

Motability Scheme EV drivers can now also use the Motability Go Charge app to rate Osprey locations for accessibility

The leasing giant has signed up Osprey as its first charge point operator (CPO) partner in a move to gain valuable insights into how the public charging experience works for disabled drivers, their families and their carers.

Working together, both organisations aim to see how Motability Scheme customers can seamlessly access Osprey’s nationwide rapid charging network of over 750 charge points, and review them against accessibility criteria.

The collaboration will allow Motability Scheme EV drivers to find a location on Osprey’s GB-wide rapid charging network, charge, and pay through the Motability Go Charge App before reviewing the location for accessibility.

The firms said the partnership would help to improve Motability Scheme drivers’ confidence in choosing and using public charging, while also working to enhance Osprey’s charging infrastructure, supporting its mission of creating a network that is easy to use and accessible to all.

Osprey says it was the first CPO to build accessibly designed public charging hubs, and to subscribe to independent, public EV charging endorsement body ChargeSafe, as well as vocally support the BSI PAS1899 standards for accessible charging and commit to network audits and targets based on these.

Ian Johnston, CEO of Osprey Charging, said: “Motability Operations is not only the largest leasing company in the UK, but one of the most important in empowering access to public charging and ease of use for all drivers. This is something close to Osprey’s heart, so we’re delighted to be the first CPO partner of Motability Operations. We look forward to seeing the feedback from drivers, which will help us continue to set the bar for inclusivity and user-friendly charging for all.”