The Big Event: Streamed Live line-up

Join our host Helen Dolphin as she kicks-off day two of The Big Event: Streamed Live! Helen will be with you all day to make sure you don’t miss a thing!

Take a look at the EV Info Hub at The Big Event. Helen will be joined by James Horne and Sam Wickenden from Motability Operations in some exclusive footage, where Helen herself will have a go at trying to charge an electric car.

There are many things to consider before moving to an electric vehicle. Join Sam Wickenden from Motability Operations as he shares his knowledge on electric vehicles and things to consider when deciding if an electric vehicle is right for you.

Our new home charging partner Easee will then showcase the features and benefits of their charging unit – covering everything from installation to customer support!

* home charging units are included at no extra cost for customers leasing their first pure battery electric vehicle

Join Helen as she chats to our Scheme partners about insurance, breakdown cover and tyre replacement, which makes up the Motability Scheme’s all-inclusive leasing package. Helen will ask Sian, Lindsey and Luke about the most commonly asked questions they get and also put your questions to the experts themselves.

We’re excited to announce a very special speaker: Nissan Diversity and Inclusion ambassador Richard Whitehead MBE, four-time World Champion and double Paralympic gold medallist.

A World Record holder over half and full marathon distances, Richard is also one of the world’s most successful Paralympic sprinters of all time. In addition to his athletic achievements, Richard has also founded the Richard Whitehead Foundation, which is working in collaboration with Nissan to support and develop more opportunities for people with disabilities.

Richard will be sharing some of his remarkable experience in this session and will also be answering questions on stage.

Join Jim Wood from Motability Operations, Kevin Parton from Quantum and Martyn Simpson from Pride Mobility, as they demonstrate discuss different sized mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs.

Currently around 10% of customers benefit from adaptations to help make driving or travelling easier or more comfortable. But could adaptations transform the driving experience for many more people?

Join Dale Grove, who has worked at Motability Operations for 3 years having previously spent 8 years at RAC. With his many years of experience working within the automotive industry, he has great insight into the real day-to-day experiences of Scheme customers with their adaptations.

Join Helen as she chats to Dale about all things adaptations and asks him your questions. Dale will also be demonstration several popular diving adaptations live on screen and help explain what’s available to support your driving needs.

This session will give an overview of what a WAV is, including electric WAVs, and discuss different solutions available for travelling in your wheelchair.  If you’re considering a WAV for the first time, this talk will help you make the right choice for your needs. There’ll be advice on where to get started, things to consider, the importance of research and how to get the most out of your home demonstrations. 

Graham Lloyd has worked at Motability Operations for 3 years, having previously spent 19 years working in the industry with both WAV and adaptation suppliers, as well as Motability Scheme customers.  He has built up extensive knowledge of adaptation and WAV solutions, ensuring our specialised mobility products best meet customer needs.

Join Helen as talks everything WAVs with Graham and puts your questions to him.

Graham will also share some exclusive pre-recorded footage and discuss features of some of the WAVs on display The Big Event, including an e-WAV!

Euan’s Guide is the disabled access charity best known for the disabled access review website EuansGuide.com. Antonia Lee-Bapty, Managing Director at Euan’s Guide will speak about how to find new, exciting and accessible places and spaces to visit and the importance of sharing disabled access information and how just one review can make someone feel confident to visit somewhere new. She will share key findings and trends from the 2021 Euan’s Guide Access Survey supported by Motability Operations and how you can take part in this year’s survey, launching in the autumn