To answer the original question.
I queried this with the Grants team in March 21 (The Grant is paid by the SPVA by the way, via Motability Grants).
I asked with the advent of EV’s, and them being all in essence, automatics, what was the situation. The grant will be automatically applied up to the maximum £660 was the response.
I ordered the Kona Electric and received the cheque a few days after delivery.
Previous Motability Cars
2006 - 2009 Skoda Superb VR6 2.0tdi
2009 - 2012 Citroen C5 2.0tdi VTR Nav
2012 - 2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.5dci tekna
2015 - 2018 Ford Kuga 2.0tdi Titanium X
2018 - 2021 BMW 220d X drive 2 Series Active Luxury
2021 - 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Premium SE
2023 - Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate