WAV stands for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle. This means you can travel in the vehicle while seat in your wheelchair

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle sizes

Small Wheelchair Accessible VehicleS

These are our smallest Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles, but they’re still bigger than a standard car.

At a glance

  • Up to five people, including the driver and wheelchair user
  • Has a ramp
  • Has a lowered floor, more headroom and a lower ramp angle
  • Has at least one passenger seat in the back
  • These feel most similar to a standard car
Two illustrations of the interior of a WAV, with two seats and a wheelchair space, and four seats and wheelchair space
Small Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle seating plan

Medium-small Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

These aren’t quite small or medium. They fit somewhere in between.

At a glance

  • More space than a small Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle, for extra passenger seats, equipment or more flexible seating
  • Like small Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles, these feel most similar to a standard car
  • You can sit at the back or up front, between the second row of seats
Two illustrations of the interior of a WAV, one with four seats and a wheelchair space, the other with five seats and a wheelchair space
Medium-small Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle seating plan

Medium-large Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

These aren’t quite medium or large. They fit somewhere in between.

At a glance

  • Useful for large wheelchairs
  • Flexible seating and most come with a ramp
  • Up to nine passengers including the wheelchair user and driver
  • Some have room for two wheelchair users
  • Sometimes a supplier can fit a lift, but this will reduce the head room and cost more
Two illustrations of the interior of a WAV, one with five seats and two wheelchair spaces, the other with four seats and a wheelchair space
Medium-large Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle seating plan

Large Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

These are our largest Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles. They’re similar to commercial vehicles.

At a glance

  • Good for big families or travelling in a large or heavy wheelchair
  • Comes with a lift
  • Some can be converted to make room for two wheelchair users and other passengers
Two illustrations of the interior of a WAV, one with four seats and a wheelchair space, the other with seven seats and a wheelchair space
Large Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle seating plan

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Passenger Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

If you want help getting around, these make it safe and easy to travel with your wheelchair. You can drive or ride in them, or store your wheelchair. A supplier will bring one to your home so you can make sure it’s right for you.

Nearly New Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

These are Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles people have given back to us after they’ve ended their lease early, so they’ll be up to three years old. They’re all in very good condition, they cost less and we can still adapt them to suit your needs.

Speak to a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle supplier

You can start applying online, from the comfort of your home. Then speak to a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle supplier and they’ll arrange a home demonstration for you.

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What you’ll get in our worry‑free package

Insurance cover

Insurance cover

We’ll arrange this for you. You can add up to three named drivers and can change these at any time.

Servicing

Servicing and MOT

We’ll cover your regular services and routine repairs, to keep your vehicle running perfectly.

Breakdown cover

Breakdown cover

We’ll give you RAC cover, so you can travel with peace of mind.

Support

Continued support

Call your Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle supplier and they’ll be happy to help.