People on DWP benefits being handed 'exceptional' new perk that is 'unrivalled' The compact electric car offers B-segment space at an A-segment price. People on DWP benefits being handed 'exceptional' new perk that is 'unrivalled' Drivers who meet certain requirements given access to 'exceptional' vehicles at 'unrivalled' prices thanks to a Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) Motability scheme. Leapmotor has announced that its T03 model is available to qualifying customers with zero Advanced Payments. The compact electric car offers B-segment space at an A-segment price. ‌ Qualifying customers can now lease the Leapmotor T03 with zero Advanced Payments and a weekly Personal Independence Payment (PIP) sacrifice for as little as £76.45. Damien Dally, Leapmotor UK Managing Director, said: “This is a significant moment for the brand, with the T03 now available on Motability Scheme. Article continues below READ MORE Exact dates next UK mini-heatwave start and end with 72-hour scorcher set to hit “We are on a mission to help drivers make the switch to electric by delivering the highest level of specification and the highest level of technology, as standard. The T03 embodies that mission by offering Motability customers unrivalled value for money, exceptional levels of standard equipment and an effortless driving experience. It continues to set new standards in the compact EV sector.” ‌ For retail customers, the Leapmotor T03 is priced from £15,995 and is available from as little as £199 a month over four years, with a £199 deposit and 0% APR. Founded as a charity in 1977, Motability was set up to help those with physical disabilities get around or provide vehicles with necessary adaptations. Speaking earlier this year after a backlash to the scheme, William Yarwood, of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: "Taxpayers are being taken for a ride by the Motability scheme. "Not only can you get a subsidised top-of-the-line electric car with VAT and insurance exemptions, but now the state is bribing benefits claimants to get on to the scheme. Article continues below "Ministers need to take a hard look at Motability and crack down on the scheme before the costs accelerate." But a Motability spokesman said: "Money made from the sale of used cars goes back into the Scheme, and we used higher than planned profit to invest in disabled people's travel." The controversy came after it emerged record numbers are using the scheme while claiming benefits for conditions including ADHD, depression and even obesity.