Mobility Scooters

Motorized mobility scooters are a popular and economical alternative to electric wheelchairs. Mobility scooters come in portable/travel, three-wheel and four-wheel models. Motorized scooters typically cost between $900 and $3,200, and are available in front and rear-wheel drive models:

Typical features and functions of motorized mobility scooters:

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steer with a tiller, which functions like a handlebar on a bicycle
have a variable speed control knob so you can set the speed from 1 to 5 mph
break down easily for transportation
run on gel cell batteries, which are approved for transport
are fairly light to lift and transport

Front-wheel drive mobility scooters can carry up to 150 lbs. and are primarily designed for indoor and level pavement use. They run on a single 12-volt battery and can travel 5-10 miles before recharging.

Rear-wheel drive mobility scooters are able carry a maximum of 250 to 350 lbs., while heavy-duty models car carry up to 500 lbs. Rear-wheel drive scooters run on two 12-volt batteries capable of traveling 15-20 miles before recharging.

Keep in mind that motorized mobility scooters are less safe to use as a seat in a moving vehicle, because the base is more difficult to tie down.