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The best mobility scooters are thoughtfully designed, comfortable, easy to control and smooth to drive.
We've tested Class 2 collapsible mobility scooters, folding mobility scooters and cheaper mobility scooters from CareCo, Abilize, I-Go and more to see which is best for comfort, driving experience and technical ability. We found that price isn't always an indicator of quality, and three brilliant Best Buys stood out across our tests.
Along with our test results below, you can read our advice on getting help with the cost of buying a mobility scooter, which types you can buy, and commonly asked questions around insurance, registration, storage and servicing.
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Dates tested: May 2022, April 2023. Pricing and availability last checked: 5 February 2024. We are not able to show every retailer and cheaper prices may be available.
All the mobility scooters we've tested are listed in alphabetical order below.
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Available from CareCo (£1,199.99 with VAT relief, £1,439.99 with VAT)
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Most recently tested April 2023
Size and weight 89 x 59 x 112cm (H x W x D), 55kg
Battery range and charging time Approximately 17 miles, 12 hours
Max speed 4mph
Collapsible Yes
Need to know Solid tyres, 136kg weight limit, swivel seat, 5.2cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
Available from CareCo (£599.99 with VAT relief, £719.99 with VAT)
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Most recently tested May 2022
Size and weight 82 x 49 x 101cm (H x W x D), 41kg
Battery range and charging time Approximately 7 miles, 8 hours
Max speed 4mph
Collapsible Yes
Need to know Solid tyres, 115kg weight limit, swivel seat, 5cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
Available from Ableworld (£1,299 with VAT relief, £1,558.80 with VAT), Livewell (£1,499 with VAT relief, £1,798.80 with VAT) (Out of stock), Fenetic Wellbeing (Out of stock)
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Most recently tested May 2022
Size and weight 102 x 60 x 121cm (H x W x D), 94kg
Battery range and charging time Approximately 30 miles, 12 hours
Max speed 4mph
Collapsible No
Need to know Air-filled tyres, 160kg weight limit, swivel seat, wing mirror, 6cm ground clearance, headlight
Available from Mobility Scooters Plus (£895 with VAT relief, £1,074 with VAT), Relimobility (£995 with VAT relief, £1,194 with VAT), Ableworld (£999 with VAT relief, £1198.80 with VAT)
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Most recently tested April 2023
Size and weight 91 x 48 x 108cm (H x W x D), 42.8kg
Battery range and charging time Approximately 14 miles, 8 hours
Max speed 4mph
Collapsible Yes
Need to know Solid tyres, 130kg weight limit, swivel seat, 6cm ground clearance
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Available from Mobility Scooters Plus (£789 with VAT relief, £946.80 with VAT), Smart Scooters (£849 with VAT relief, £1,018.80 with VAT), Millercare (£999.95 with VAT relief, £1,199.94 with VAT)
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Most recently tested April 2023
Size and weight 85 x 51 x 102cm (H x W x D), 41kg
Battery range and charging time Approximately 8 miles, charging time not stated
Max speed 4mph
Collapsible Yes
Need to know Solid tyres, 114.5kg weight limit, swivel seat, 5cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
Available from CareCo (£999.99 with VAT relief, £1,199.99 with VAT)
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Most recently tested May 2022
Size and weight 94 x 49.5 x 108cm (H x W x D), 57.5kg
Battery range and charging time Approximately 15 miles, 10 hours
Max speed 4mph
Collapsible Yes
Need to know Solid tyres, 130kg weight limit, swivel seat, 7cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
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Available from Mobility Scooters Plus (£1,675 with VAT relief, £2,010 with VAT), First Choice Mobility (£1,765 with VAT relief, £2,118 with VAT), Ebor Mobility (£1,779 with VAT relief, £2,136.80)
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Date tested April 2023
Size and weight 93.5 x 46 x 99cm (H x W x D), 29.6kg
Battery range and charging time Approximately 9 miles, 12 hours
Max speed 4mph
Collapsible Yes
Need to know Solid tyres, 120kg weight limit, 7cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
Available from Livewell (£549 with VAT relief, £658.80 with VAT), Amazon (£595), Ableworld (£699 with VAT relief, £958.80 with VAT)
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Most recently tested May 2022
Size and weight 89 x 56 x 102cm (H x W x D), 48kg
Battery range and charging time Approximately 10 miles, 8 hours
Max speed 4mph
Collapsible Yes
Need to know Solid tyres, 136kg weight limit, swivel seat, 4cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
Available from Mobility Scooters Plus (£1,695 with VAT relief, £2,034 with VAT), Monarch Mobility (£1,695 with VAT relief, £2,034 with VAT), Relimobility (£1,795 with VAT relief, £2,154 with VAT)
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Most recently tested April 2023
Size and weight 75 x 45 x 95cm (H x W x D), 20.8kg
Battery range and charging time Approximately 9 miles, 12 hours
Max speed 3.7mph
Collapsible Yes
Need to know Solid tyres, 114.5kg weight limit, 6cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
Available from Mobility Smart (£749.95 with VAT relief, £899.94 with VAT), Mobility Solutions (Out of stock)
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Most recently tested May 2022
Size and weight 101.6 x 48.6 x 101cm (H x W x D), 35.5kg
Battery range and charging time Approximately 10 miles, 8 hours
Max speed 4mph
Collapsible Yes
Need to know Solid tyres, 124kg weight limit, 6.3cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
Available from Ableworld (£1,399.00 with VAT relief, £1,678.80 with VAT), Fenetic Wellbeing (£1,199.99 with VAT relief, £1,439.99 with VAT), Mobility Scooters Plus (£1,199 with VAT relief, £1,439.99 with VAT)
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Most recently tested April 2023
Size and weight 105 x 59 x 121cm (H x W x D); 79kg
Battery range and charging time Approximately 19 miles, 12 hours
Max speed 4mph
Collapsible Yes
Need to know Air-filled tyres, 150kg weight limit, swivel seat, 9.5cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
Available from Mobility Smart (£1,474.95 with VAT relief, £1,769.94 with VAT), TGA Mobility (£1,995 with VAT relief, £2,394 with VAT)
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Most recently tested May 2022
Size and weight 96 x 54 x 96cm (H x W x D), 28kg
Battery range and charging time Approximately 12 miles, 8 hours
Max speed 4mph
Collapsible Yes
Need to know Solid tyres, 115kg weight limit, 6cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
Available from Ebor Mobility (£795 with VAT relief, £1,152.80 with VAT), Mobility Scooters Plus (£799 with VAT relief, £958.80 with VAT), MobiQuip (£859 with VAT relief, £1,030.80 with VAT)
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Most recently tested April 2023
Size and weight 90 x 51 x 102cm (H x W x D), 48kg
Battery range and charging time Approximately 12 miles, 12 hours
Max speed 4mph
Collapsible Yes
Need to know Solid tyres, 113kg weight limit, swivel seat, 8cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
We line up the UK's most popular Class 2 mobility scooters to test out and review, and have consulted mobility charities on the most important aspects to test.
We pay for every mobility scooter we test so you can be confident our results are independent.
We collapse and assemble all of the mobility scooters we test, considering how long it takes, how obviously and easily the different parts fit together, and how easily they fit into the back of a small car for transportation.
We adjust each mobility scooter and consider how easily the seat and armrests can be customised, how straightforward it is to get on and off each scooter, and how easily the scooter's battery can be plugged in for charging.
Read our expert advice on staying independent at home.
Getting a mobility scooter entirely for free isn't often possible, as the charities and schemes that can help you will likely be unable to pay the entire cost. There are plenty of ways to get help with and minimise the costs, though.
Government grants, tax discounts and assistance from charities are are all available to help you finance your mobility scooter. Below are the four main options:
The not-for-profit Motability scheme allows people receiving the government’s Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to lease a mobility scooter or car.
You usually lease your Motability scooter for three years. Here are five things you need to know about the scheme:
Lots of mobility shops provide mobility scooter hire schemes. You could lease a scooter for a day, a week or a month. National businesses you can hire scooters from include Mobility Hire Mobility Giant National Mobility Hire and Concord Mobility. Ask your local disability living centre about other rental options in your area.
Some big supermarkets, DIY shops, tourist attractions and National Trust properties also have mobility scooters available to use within their premises. If you’d like to hire a mobility scooter for a holiday, ask the company if they can arrange for scooters to be delivered to destinations in the UK and abroad.
Important things to think about when hiring a mobility scooter include:
Class 2 mobility scooters can be driven on pavements and indoor areas such as shops and museums.
They're often cheaper and smaller than road scooters, so if you don't live too far from wherever you need to get to and can get around on pavements, a Class 2 scooter is probably for you.
Most Class 2 scooters have a maximum speed of 4mph, as that's the legal speed limit for pavements.
Road-legal mobility scooters are known as Class 3 vehicles, and are generally larger, heavier and more expensive than Class 2 scooters.
Class 3 mobility scooters are allowed on the road, except for motorways or dual carriageways, and they have a maximum speed of 8mph. They can be driven on the pavement too at a 4mph speed limit.
Class 3 mobility scooters generally have more powerful motors and batteries than Class 2, so they're better suited to longer journeys and steeper hills. They also have front and rear lights, indicators, hazard lights, a rear-view mirror and a horn.
Although you don't need to have a licence or pay vehicle tax on a mobility scooter, Class 3 scooters need to be registered with the DVLA. The retailer you buy your Class 3 scooter from will usually arrange this, but if you need to register a scooter or change the registration details, gov.uk has the information you need.
Smaller Class 2 scooters that can be folded or taken apart for transportation in the back of a car are often called 'boot scooters'. As with all Class 2 scooters, they're only suitable for use on pavements and indoors.
Rather than a collapsible boot scooter you may instead opt for a folding mobility scooter. What's the difference? Folding scooters stay as one whole unit and simply fold into a smaller size, avoiding the effort of separating your scooter into several parts which will then need reassembling when back out of the car.
Although it's handy to be able to go further afield on your Class 2 scooter by sticking it in the car, boot and folding scooters do come with some compromises. They're often still heavy to carry, are usually less comfortable due to smaller seats and armrests, and tend to have smaller (and therefore less powerful) batteries.
For more assistance with mobility at home, see our guide on buying adjustable beds.