How to Get VAT Relief on Eligible Electric Trikes if You Are Disabled

Buying mobility equipment like electric trikes can be expensive – but if you are disabled and meet certain UK government criteria, you may not have to pay VAT. This guide explains who qualifies, what products are eligible, and how to claim VAT relief on select electric trikes.

We are pleased to offer this on certain Revom electric trikes for eligible customers with chronic disabilities.

What Is VAT Relief?

VAT (Value Added Tax) is a 20% tax added to most goods and services in the UK. However, the law provides that some goods and services can be supplied at a zero rate of VAT - commonly referred to as VAT relief - when they are designed for and supplied to disabled people for their personal or domestic use.

This means that if you qualify, you could save 20% when buying items like eligible electric trikes, wheelchairs, stairlifts and other mobility aids.

Who Qualifies?

You may qualify for VAT relief if you are chronically sick or disabled. According to HMRC, this includes:

• A physical or mental impairment that has a long-term and substantial effect on your ability to carry out everyday activities
• A condition that the medical profession treats as a chronic sickness (such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis or diabetes)
• A terminal illness

You do not qualify if you have a temporary injury (such as a broken leg), or if you are simply elderly without a specific medical condition.

Importantly, you do not need to be registered disabled or receiving disability benefits to claim VAT relief. You simply need to make a truthful declaration that you meet the criteria.

How to Claim VAT Relief on Revom E-Trikes

Claiming VAT relief with us is a simple process:

Step 1: Check eligibility

If you have a long-term illness or disability and the product is for your personal use, you may qualify. Please feel free to contact us to confirm whether a particular Revom trike is eligible. Currently, the Revom T1F and Revom T4 are eligible.

To discuss VAT relief for the Revom T1 or Revom T2, please get in touch.

Step 2: Complete the VAT relief form

We will provide a short self-declaration form. You will be asked to confirm:

• Your name and address
• That you have a qualifying disability or condition
• That the product is for your own personal or domestic use

Get in touch via email and we can send you the form. Alternatively, you can download a PDF of the form here. You just need to fill out page two and send it back to us on info@bikeyardonline.co.uk

Step 3: Pay the VAT-free price

Once we have received your completed form, we will send you the link to purchase the trike with VAT removed. You will only be charged the reduced, VAT-exempt amount.

There is no need to apply in advance or contact HMRC – we handle everything directly when you place your order.

What About Adaptations and Accessories?

VAT relief also applies to services related to qualifying equipment. This includes:

• Installing or adapting the product for your needs
• Spare parts and accessories (if sold at the same time and intended for disabled use)
• Ongoing maintenance or repairs

Conclusion

If you are disabled and need mobility support, it is worth checking whether you can claim VAT relief before buying an eligible electric trike or similar equipment. The rules are specific, but they can lead to meaningful savings – especially on high-ticket items.

To discuss this in further detail or find a trike suited to your needs, please don't hesitate to get in touch!