Japanese manufacturer Nissan has claimed the Leaf model is the first 100% electric-drive car available on the Motability scheme.

The Leaf is available starting at £999 advance payment, with the Leaf Acenta model available from £1,299 and Tekna model available from £1,999, plus a free 16 Amp home charging point installation by British Gas.

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Beyond the Motability scheme, the Leaf has been marketed on an "aggressive" PCP deal while British Gas supplies charging point installation in conjunction with multiple lenders and lessors.

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The Motability scheme provides finance arrangements for individuals qualifying for either the Disability Living Allowance or the War Pensioners’ Motability Support. As a Premier Partner to the Motability charity, Nissan has a minimum of two staff trained in Motability sales and aftersales at each of its 200 dealerships.

As well as the Leaf, alternatively-fuelled vehicles the Toyota Yaris and Honda Jazz are available through the scheme.

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With Motability claiming 620,000 people qualifying, multiple manufacturers have announced offers for the scheme in 2013 including Volkswagen on the Polo and the Golf, MG with a zero customer deposit deal while Perodua claims the Myvi is the cheapest model available through the scheme.

Speaking to Motor Finance, a spokesperson for Motability confirmed all applications for such cars would be means-tested and run through a referral process before agreed.