Current status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 8 December 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether the decision by the Motability scheme to end the availability of "premium" vehicles, such as BMW and Mercedes cars, for purchase through the scheme will apply in Scotland.
Motability has taken the decision to remove BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Lexus, and Alfa Romeo vehicles from the Scheme immediately for new orders, including in Scotland. Customers will keep their existing vehicles until their lease is due for renewal and existing orders placed before 25 November will be fulfilled.
The Scottish Government does not have powers to direct the choice of vehicles available as part of the Scheme, as these are determined by market forces and are a commercial matter for Motability alone.