Your mobility matters and anything to help mitigate the challenges you experience with it is our top priority.
We’re here to answer some questions on the best mobility scooters to invest in to suit your needs or requirements. As always, if you’re looking for a handicap placard, we can help you complete your handicap permit application to meet your traveling needs.
Additionally, many companies offer several accessories to add to mobility scooters to upgrade them, such as cane/crutch holders, rearview mirrors, storage baskets/containers, and various cosmetic attachments.
SAFETY FIRST – RIDE RESPONSIBLY – The Scooters below are classified as “Non-Medical Devices” and are not intended to assist, treat, diagnose, or alleviate any medical condition or disability; [CAUTION] Always watch for tight turns or turns at high speeds or on steep inclines, your scooter may tip over; Always use the parking brake when parking the scooter; Always use two hands when operating.
Best Portable: eWheels M34 Travel Portable Scooter
Retail: About $1000
This scooter is the most accessible scooter to break down or fold up. Additionally, unlike other travel scooters, this one has a variety of added features, such as charging internally or externally, headlights, speed dial and horn.
Features:
- One of the fastest travel scooters on the market at 4.5 mph
- Speed dial control
- Adjustable tiller, armrest, and height-adjustable swivel seat
- Bright front headlight and rear hazard lights
- Charge battery on or off scooter
- Disassembles into 5 easy-to-carry pieces (the heaviest being 28 lbs)
- 300 lb weight capacity
- 10-mile operating range
- Electric battery gauge
- Executive 17” x 16” seat
- Large detachable basket with carry handle
- Electric horn
- Reverse button
- Key start
- Heavy-duty front steel bumper
Best Lightweight: Super Handy GUT112 Passport 3 Wheeled Lightweight Long Range Folding Mobility Scooter
Retail: About $800
We believe this scooter is the best as its max weight is 35 lbs fully assembled. Generally these scooters can weigh anywhere from 25-150 lbs. Additionally, this scooter is great for the ease of exchanging the battery allowing for a longer range to be accomplished.
Features:
- Total operating range up to 6.5 miles (10km) or 1 hour 45 minutes per full battery charge
- Max Weight Capacity of 275 lbs
- Lightweight frame with the heaviest piece weighing only 26 lbs (Total weight is 35 lbs)
- Includes foot pegs and a convenient attachable tote bag for stowing away personal items. Dimensions: [Folded 24 x 22.4 x 16.5 inches] [Unfolded – 40 x 24 x 37 inches].
- Collapsible Design that easily fit in the trunk of an average-sized sedan.
- Flat-free, solid, non-marking rubber tires.
- The scooter includes 2 SuperHandy 48v Li-ion Batteries, which you can easily swap in newly charged batteries.
- Equipped with a manual-acting drum Brake System, allowing for quick braking in dire situations.
- Wide 16.9” Fully Padded Faux Leather Seat and Backrest.
- Easy Adjustable Height Settings to suit users of all heights.
- The variable-speed thumb drive accelerator propels the scooter easily, providing less wrist and grip fatigue.
Best Legroom: Golden Technologies Companion 3-Wheel Full-Size Scooter
Retail: About $2400-2800
This scooter provides the largest amount of space for those who require or want a more sturdy device. This scooter can still break down into 5 pieces to fit into an SUV or larger compact car.
Features:
- Total operating range up to 20.9 miles per full battery charge
- Max Weight Capacity of 400 lbs
- The heaviest piece of the frame weighs 56 lbs (Total weight is 176 lbs)
- Maximum speed is 5.3 mph (slower for this price)
- Adjustable back, arm, seat, and tillers’
- 3 different seat positions
Best Comfort: Golden Technologies Buzzaround LX 3-Wheel Scooter
Retail: About $2360-2550
If you spend a lot of time in your mobility scooter, the comfort may matter to you. This scooter provides the most amount of padding on the seat; however, it still allows for portability and adjustments.
Features:
- Maximum speed is 5.3 mph (slower for this price and type)
- Adjustable back, arm, seat, and tillers
- Headlights and turning indicators
- Can be ordered for right- or left-handed drivers.
- Full size yet portable and easy to disassemble
- Holds up to 375 lbs
- Two (2) U1 Batteries Standard
- Operating range up to 18 miles per charge
- Comfort Spring Suspension for a smoother ride
- Ultra bright, full LED lighting system
Best All-Terrain: Pride Mobility Go-Go LX with CTS Suspension 3-Wheel Scooter
Retail: About $1250-1460
If you do a lot of traveling that is not always on paved roads, this scooter is for you. Taking a trip to Disneyland, Universal Studios, waterparks, etc.? These may not have perfectly paved paths, and maybe you want a scooter. You can have the freedom to go through paved gravel, dirt, and or bumpy paths/roads.
Features:
- Maximum speed is 4.4 mph (slower for this price and type)
- Max Weight Capacity of 300 lbs
- Total operating range up to 8 miles per full battery charge
- Compact foldable mesh seat 17” x 17”
- Standard front basket
- Adjustable back, arm, seat, and tillers
- Swivel seat to enable an all-angle view
- USB charging port
- Various compact storage compartments
- Flat-free, non-scuffing tires
- Headlights and turning indicators
- The heaviest piece of the frame weighs 37 lbs (Total weight is 103 lbs)
The above scooters offer a mobility aid but are not medical devices. This page was meant to help you understand which scooter we’d recommend to suit your needs. As always, our dedicated customer support (support@handicappedparking.com) is very happy to help you further recommend companies or places to buy. Additionally, Handicappedparking.com is happy to help you gain a handicap parking placard to help you park with your mobility device. Often times these devices may require a larger vehicle or modified vehicle to transport.
