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Top Reasons for Owning a Mobility Scooter

A mobility scooter assistive device adds independence for seniors and individuals with mobility challenges. Not only does it provide transportation, but many styles are also classified as durable medical equipment (DME) to be used as an alternative to a wheelchair. Since a scooter requires both hands to steer, it's an ideal choice for users who have enough upper body strength and the ability to use both hands. These types of scooters are not limited to outdoor use and offer a dependable and fun way to navigate everyday spaces, go to the grocery store, or travel to stay connected to friends and family. 

Because every rider's lifestyle and needs are different, these Top 9 Best Mobility Scooters are broken out by travel, 3-wheel, and 4-wheel mobility scooters, with important information to help you navigate the buying process.  Whether you need a 3-wheel scooter to get around tight spaces in the home or a scooter that will dismantle for ease of transport, Vitality Medical has every option to get you on your way. These top-selling models include key features and specifications, providing a helpful comparison to ensure the scooter meets your style, comfort, and performance needs.   


Top 9 Best Scooters For Sale in Rank Order

Best 4-Wheel Scooters

#1 Go Go Elite Traveller

This 4-wheel scooter is stable and made for travel. The Pride Mobility Go-Go Elite Traveller is extremely manageable due to its stable platform and easy disassembly system. Pride's Feather-Touch disassembly allows you to separate the frame using one hand, resulting in five ultra-light pieces. Best of all, it doesn't require a scooter platform hitch! In terms of performance and comfort, this 4-wheel scooter covers up to 6 miles per charge at speeds of up to 4 miles per hour, and its wraparound delta tiller makes for easy control and handling. 

Features and Benefits

  • Made for travel inside and outside the home
  • Feather-touch disassembly
  • Nonmarking tires
  • Front storage basket
  • Charger port on tiller
  • Includes interchangeable color panels

 Product Specifications

  • Weight capacity: 300 pounds

  • Maximum speed: 4 miles per hour

  • Range: Up to 6 miles per charge

  • Ground clearance: 1.38 inches (at motor), 0.75 inches (at anti-tip), 2.25 inches (at mid-frame)

  • Turning radius: 44 inches

  • Length: 39.5 inches

  • Width: 19.5 inches

  • Seat-to-ground height range: 18.25–20.25 inches

  • Batteries: (2) 12 AH with off-board charger

  • Weight:

    • With batteries: 99 pounds

    • Without batteries: 79.5 pounds

    • Heaviest piece: 34 pounds

    • Battery weight: 19.5 pounds 

Pros

  •   Easy, one-hand dismantling
  •   Dismantles into 5 pieces
  •   Maneuvers well in small spaces
  •   Swivel seat for easier entry
  •   Headlight for night travel
  •   Tight turning radius
  •   Worry-free solid tires
  •   Battery can be charged on or off the unit

Cons

  •   Shorter range per charge than other models
  •   Won't clear 2-inch doorsteps
Product Videos

Pride Go-Go Elite Traveller Plus Scooter - Top Mobility Specialists Video (7:57 minutes)



#2 Go Go Sport 

The Pride Mobility Go-Go Sport is designed to perform and keep you on the go, covering up to 12 miles per charge. A front tiller LED headlight comes standard, and its four solid, flat-free tires add stability and reassurance when outdoors. The Go-Go Sport features an auto-latching mechanism to quickly dismantle the scooter into five pieces as well as put it back together without any tools. 

Features and Benefits

  • Disassembles for portability
  • Sporty design with interchangeable color panels
  • Higher-powered 18 AH batteries
  • Ergonomic and comfortable delta tiller 
  • Compact and versatile
  • Solid, nonscuffing tires

 Product Specifications

  • Weight capacity: 325 pounds
  • Maximum speed: 4 miles per hour
  • Range: Up to 12 miles per charge
  • Ground clearance: 1.5 inches at motor; 3 inches at controller
  • Turning radius: 50.5 inches
  • Length: 43 inches
  • Width: 21.25 inches
  • Seat-to-ground height range: 20.5–22 inches
  • Batteries: (2) 18 AH with off-board charger
  • Weight:
    • With batteries: Approximately 129 pounds
    • Without batteries: 100 pounds
    • Heaviest piece: 35.75 pounds
    • Battery weight: Approximately 28 pounds

Pros

  •   Easy, one-hand disassembly
  •   Dismantles into 5 pieces
  •   Swivel seat for easier entry
  •   Headlight for night travel
  •   Worry-free solid tires
  •   Powerful brake system
  •   Battery can be charged on or off the unit

Cons

  •   Won't clear 2-inch doorsteps
  •   Large turning radius

#3 Vive 4-Wheel

The Vive 4-Wheel Mobility Scooter is stable and steady-going with its long-lasting batteries that cover up to 12.4 miles per charge. Its compact frame is built strong for dependability and portability, and it dismantles into four pieces to fit easily in a trunk. The scooter cruises using adjustable speed control with reverse mode. Safety features such as a horn and high-intensity LED headlight enable safe traveling in the dark.

Features and Benefits 

  • Separates into four manageable pieces
  • Storage basket access
  • High-intensity LED headlight
  • Speed adjustment dial with reverse mode
  • Comfortable swivel seat
  • Padded armrests

 Product Specifications

  • Maximum speed: 3.7 miles per hour

  • Range: Up to 12.4 miles per charge

  • Ground clearance: 1.57 inches

  • Turning radius: 51.6 inches

  • Length: 37.7 inches

  • Width: 19.6 inches

  • Seat-to-ground height range: 18.5 to 21.5 inches

  • Batteries: (2) 12 AH with off-board charger

  • Weight:

    • With batteries: 88.2 pounds

    • Without batteries: 68.2 pounds

    • Heaviest piece: 29 pounds

    • Battery weight: 20 pounds

Pros

  •   TSA approved for air travel
  •   Disassembles into 4 pieces
  •   Worry-free solid tires
  •   Headlight for night travel
  •   Battery can be charged on or off the unit
  •   Swivel seat for easier entry

Cons

  •   Lower weight capacity than other models
  •   Won't clear 2-inch doorsteps
  •   Large turning radius
Product Videos

Vive 4-Wheel Scooter Video (2:19 minutes)



Best 3-Wheel Scooters

#1 Vive 3-Wheel 

The Vive 3-Wheel Scooter is a compact mobility aid that has a long driving range of up to 12.4 miles per charge. It has a contoured backrest, vinyl upholstery, and an adjustable-height swivel seat for more comfortable access. The tiller features an intuitive control panel with a variable speed knob so users have full control when turning or backing up. A storage basket, off-board battery charger, tiller LED headlight, and horn come standard with this mobility scooter. This scooter also dismantles into four pieces to transport.

Features and Benefits

  • High-intensity LED headlight for safe night riding
  • Comfortable chair with contoured backrest
  • Easy-to-clean vinyl seat
  • Variable speed control
  • Dismantles into four sections
  • Includes basket and horn accessories 

 Product Specifications

  • Weight capacity: 265 pounds
  • Maximum speed: 3.7 miles per hour
  • Range: Up to 12.4 miles per charge
  • Ground clearance: 2 inches
  • Turning radius: 31.2 inches
  • Length: 37 inches
  • Width: 19.67 inches
  • Seat-to-ground height range: 18.5–21.5 inches
  • Batteries: (2) 12 AH with off-board charger
  • Weight:
    • With batteries: 77 pounds
    • Without batteries: 56 pounds
    • Heaviest piece: 29 pounds
    • Battery weight: 21 pounds

Pros

  •   Assembles or dissembles within 15 minutes
  •   Tight turning radius
  •   Will clear 2-inch doorsteps
  •   Fits through doorways easily
  •   Dismantles into 4 pieces
  •   Battery can be charged on or off the unit
  •   Worry-free solid tires
  •   Headlight for night travel
  •   Swivel seat for easier entry

Cons

  •   Lower weight capacity than other models
Product Videos

Vive 3-Wheel Scooter Getting Started Video (3:00 minutes)



#2 Victory 10

The Pride Mobility Victory 10 may be a 3-wheel option, but it is a heavy-duty mobility scooter that offers solid performance. It has a weight capacity of 400 pounds! The Victory 10 travels up to 15.5 miles per charge at speeds of up to 5.3 miles per hour, making it the ideal choice for riders who want more power and a longer range.

Features and Benefits

  • Sporty and comfortable
  • LED headlight
  • Easy-grip handlebars
  • Storage for personal items
  • Lifetime frame warranty and 2-year warranty on electronics/drivetrain
  • Comfortable padded seating and armrests

 Product Specifications

  • Weight capacity: 400 pounds
  • Maximum speed: 5.3 miles per hour
  • Range: Up to 15.5 miles per charge
  • Ground clearance: 2 inches at motor; 3.1 inches at side deck
  • Turning radius: 42 inches
  • Length: 45.25 inches
  • Width: 22.25 inches
  • Seat-to-ground height range: 23.5–25 inches
  • Battery: U1 battery
  • Weight:
    • With batteries: 181 pounds (with batteries)
    • Without batteries: 133 pounds
    • Heaviest piece: 54 pounds
    • Battery weight: 24 pounds

Pros

  •   Easy, one-hand disassembly
  •   Dismantles into 5 pieces
  •   Worry-free solid tires
  •   Longer range per battery charge
  •   Slightly faster cruising speeds
  •   Will clear 2-inch doorsteps
  •   Battery can be charged on or off the unit
  •   Headlight for night travel
  •   Swivel seat for easier entry

Cons

  •   Heavier than most 3-wheel scooters
  •   Heaviest piece is more than 50 pounds

#3 Go-Go LX

The Pride Mobility GO-Go LX with Comfort-Trac Suspension can handle a variety of terrains both indoors and outdoors. The CTS technology improves shock absorption so that riding is comfortable. The padded seat is comfortable, and the wraparound delta tiller allows one-hand operation so you can rest the other hand. When ready to transport, the Go-Go LX dismantles into five pieces. 

Features and Benefits

  • Foldable, vinyl-covered seat with molded plastic backrest
  • Interchangeable colored panels
  • Improved shock absorption suitable for a variety of terrain
  • Feather-touch one-hand dismantling
  • Microprocessor-based controller
  • On-board and off-board battery charging

 Product Specifications

  • Weight capacity: 300 pounds
  • Maximum speed: 4.4 miles per hour
  • Range: Up to 6 miles per charge
  • Ground clearance: 1.5 inches
  • Turning radius: 33 inches
  • Length: 39.75 inches
  • Width: 20.5 inches
  • Seat-to-ground height range: 20.75–22.25 inches
  • Batteries: (2) 12 AH with off-board charger
  • Weight:
    • With batteries: 104.5 pounds
    • Without batteries: 85 pounds
    • Heaviest piece: 33 pounds
    • Battery weight: 18 pounds (two 9-pound batteries) 

Pros

  •   Offers shock absorption
  •   Tight turning radius
  •   Navigates a variety of terrain
  •   Easy, one-hand disassembly
  •   Swivel seat for easy entry
  •   Battery can be charged on or off the unit
  •   Dismantles into 5 pieces
  •   Worry-free solid tires

Cons

  •   Shorter range per charge than other models
  •   Won't clear 2-inch doorsteps
Product Videos

Go-Go LX With CTS Suspension Video (3:14 minutes)



Best Travel Scooters

#1 eWheels EW-M35 4-Wheel Scooter 

The EW-M35 is built by eWheels to be strong and dependable for everyday use and travel. The compact and reinforced frame includes a delta tiller, puncture-proof tires, and a swivel seat, making this a rock-steady way to navigate indoor and outdoor spaces. The battery pack is removable, and the scooter can be disassembled in seconds for easy transportation. 

Features and Benefits

  • Fast and easy disassembly for transport
  • Delta tiller wraparound-style handle
  • Puncture-proof tires
  • Reinforced frame
  • Swivel seat for entry on either side
  • Padded armrests

 Product Specifications

  • Weight capacity: 300 pounds
  • Maximum speed: Up to 4 miles per hour
  • Range: Up to 9 miles per charge
  • Ground clearance: 1.2 inches
  • Turning radius: 49 inches
  • Length: 39.4 inches
  • Width: 20 inches
  • Batteries: (2) 12 AH with off-board charger
  • Weight:
    • With batteries: 88 pounds
    • Without batteries: 68 pounds
    • Heaviest piece: 33 pounds
    • Battery weight: 20 pounds

Pros

  •   Dismantles into five pieces
  •   Battery can be charged on or off the unit
  •   Disassembles in seconds
  •   Worry-free solid tires
  •   Swivel seat for easier entry

Cons

  •   Won't clear 2-inch doorsteps
  •   Shorter ranger per charge than other models
  •   Large turning radius
  •   No headlight
Product Videos

EWheels EW-M35 Mobility Scooter Video (1:36 minutes)



#2 ZooMe 3-Wheel Recreational Scooter 

The Drive Medical ZooMe 3-Wheel Recreational Scooter is a top travel scooter designed with fun in mind. While many scooters facilitate daily use with a fully supportive seat, this wider bicycle seat is meant for recreation and travel, ensuring users can enjoy amusement parks and outdoor activities. The 3-wheel frame offers a tight turning radius of 22 inches for easier navigation through crowds. This recreational scooter covers 20 miles per charge, almost double the miles of a standard travel scooter! Riders can enjoy long days of sightseeing or sit comfortably while waiting in line. It also offers faster speeds of up to 15 miles per hour. 

Features and Benefits

  • Tight turning radius
  • Climbs up to 10 degrees
  • Tiller headlight for safe night riding
  • Standing or sitting mobility
  • Extra-wide seat
  • Compact size
  • Pneumatic tires instead of solid

 Product Specifications

  • Weight capacity: 300 pounds
  • Maximum speed: Up to 15 miles per hour
  • Range: Up to 20 miles per charge
  • Ground Clearance: 4.25 inches
  • Turning Radius: 22 inches
  • Length: 41 inches
  • Width: 27 inches
  • Seat-to-ground height range: 19 to 24 Inches
  • Batteries: (3) 12 AH
  • Weight:
    • With batteries: 78 pounds
    • Without batteries: 69 pounds
    • Battery weight: 9 pounds 

Pros

  •   Longer range for covering up to 20 miles
  •   Climbs up to 10-degree incline
  •   Pneumatic tires create a smoother ride over a variety of surfaces
  •   Rider can stand up or sit down to ride
  •   Will clear 2-inch doorsteps
  •   Headlight for night travel
  •   Tight turning radius

Cons

  •   Seat style doesn't work for all users
  •   Scooter isn't designed for quick disassembly like other travel models
  •   Battery can't be removed for charging

#3 Shoprider Echo 3 Wheel Scooter

The Shoprider Echo 3-Wheel Scooter is lightweight and compact, perfect for navigation both indoors and outdoors. Its comfortable seat is height-adjustable and padded for riding comfort. It can be dismantled into three pieces to transport and has the option to charge it with the battery mounted or removed.    

Features and Benefits

  • Stable, anti-tip tires
  • Compact to navigate through tight spaces
  • Lightweight
  • Dismantles into three pieces
  • Flip-up armrests
  • Removable seat and foldable tiller for easy transport
  • Storage basket

 Product Specifications

  • Weight capacity: 250 pounds
  • Maximum speed: Up to 3.8 miles per hour
  • Range: Up to 8 miles per charge
  • Ground clearance: 1.5 inches
  • Turning radius: 32 inches
  • Length: 37 inches
  • Width: 21 inches
  • Batteries: (2) 12 AH
  • Weight:
    • With batteries: 70 pounds  
    • Without batteries: 50 pounds
    • Heaviest piece: 35 pounds
    • Battery weight: 30 pounds

Pros

  •   Sleep mode preserves battery power when idle
  •   Removeable battery for charging
  •   Dismantles into 3 pieces
  •   Worry-free solid tires
  •   Disassembles in seconds

Cons

  •   Won't clear 2-inch doorsteps
  •   Shorter range per charge than other models
  •   No headlight
  •   Seat doesn't swivel
Product Videos

Shoprider Echo 3-Wheel Scooter Demonstration Video (0:35 minutes)



Popular Mobility Aids For Sale


Comparison Factors for Ranking the Best Mobility Scooter

Here is a list of comparison topics that highlight the performance, portability, and stability features that are important in selecting the right electric scooter. 

Performance

  • Weight Capacity – the scooter weight capacity specifications must work for the intended rider.
  • Maximum Climbing Angle – consider the terrain and climbing angle needs.
  • Top Speed – more outdoor use will influence the desired cruising speed. If you want a swifter ride, choose a 3-wheel scooter with a narrow front end, which makes it easier to steer and better at handling corners.
  • Travel Range per Charge – knowing the range will ensure the battery power works for the intended use so the rider isn't stranded.
  • Turning Radius - how easily the scooter can navigate indoor and outdoor spaces. By design, a 3-wheel scooter's narrow front end with its single tire handles corners the best.

Portability & Storage

  • Weight – when looking for the best travel scooters, the ability to easily dismantle a scooter into manageable pieces is important and also eliminates the need to purchase a scooter lift.
  • Folding – a scooter with a foldable tiller will fit more easily into a trunk.

Stability and Comfort

  • 3- or 4-Wheel Models - both options are safe and stable, but riders who need maximum stability will want a sturdy 4-wheel scooter platform.
  • Seat Style - unless it is used for occasional recreation, make sure the seat has the support for all-day mobility.  
  • Handle Style – consider which handle style is most comfortable to prevent hand fatigue when riding.
  • Shock Absorption – not all mobility scooters on the market offer shock absorption. A model with shock absorption should be considered if riding on unlevel and bumpy terrain. 

Conclusion 

A scooter is not only a mobility aid but also a means for individuals to connect with friends and family. With so many scooter styles available, these top-selling styles can relieve the stress of what to buy and get you on the path to living with independence and connection. When selecting the best mobility scooters for seniors, use the comparison factors to know which features are essential for your lifestyle. From there, these top-selling travel, 3-wheel, and 4-wheel scooters provide a helpful tool in the decision process, and Vitality Medical is here to make that happen.