Go Go Elite Traveller 2 or Endurance Li?
Written by Nadim Assaf, registered pharmacist, Connect Mobility in Picton
These two Pride scooters look almost the same. Let's look at the battery, the lifting and the ride, where they really differ.
The battery is the difference
The Elite Traveller 2 runs on two 18 Ah batteries. Pride's US site lists them as sealed lead-acid. Pride Australia quotes up to 16.7 km on a charge.
The Endurance Li has one lithium pack weighing 5.4 kg. Pride Australia quotes up to 23 km. It also costs $700 more.
So if you go further than a trip to the shops and back, the Endurance Li makes sense. For shorter trips, the Elite Traveller 2 does the job for less.
Range figures are best case. Hills, cold mornings and a heavier rider all shorten them. Pride's own figures for the Endurance Li vary by country, from about 16 km in the US to 23 km here.
Getting it into the car
Both scooters come apart into five pieces. You lift each piece into the boot on its own.
The heaviest piece on the Elite Traveller 2 weighs 15.8 kg. On the Endurance Li it's 18.5 kg. That's a noticeable gap if your back or shoulders are sore.
Add up all the pieces and the Endurance Li is actually lighter, about 47.8 kg against 49.6 kg. Its lithium pack is lighter than the two lead-acid batteries.
Pride's manual says it plainly. Don't lift more than you can manage, and ask for help. If lifting is out, the Go Go Carbon folds in one piece and weighs 16 kg without its battery. Read our Go Go Carbon review.
How they ride
The Endurance Li has springs front and rear, and 8-inch tyres at both ends. Some owners say the suspension makes a real difference to comfort on uneven footpaths.
The Elite Traveller 2 has no listed suspension and a smaller 7-inch front tyre. It's fine on smooth paths and in shopping centres. You'll feel cracks and kerb ramps more.
The Endurance Li also offers a bigger seat, 50.8 cm wide, and takes riders up to 147 kg. The Elite Traveller 2 takes up to 136 kg.
Turning in tight spots
The Elite Traveller 2 turns within 94 cm. The Endurance Li needs 122.5 cm. In a supermarket aisle or a small lift, that's the Elite Traveller 2's biggest win.
Flying with it
Qantas and Virgin Australia cap lithium mobility batteries at 300 watt-hours. The Endurance Li pack sold in Australia is rated at 385 watt-hours. That's over the limit.
Overseas, Pride sells a smaller pack that airlines accept. We're checking with Pride whether it's available here. Call us before you book a flight.
The Elite Traveller 2's sealed batteries fall under separate airline rules. You'll still need airline approval, so ring them early.
On the footpath
In NSW you don't need registration, insurance or a licence. You ride on footpaths and shared paths, and the scooter can't go faster than 10 km/h. Transport for NSW suggests 2 to 3 km/h around people.
The ACCC has linked scooters to at least 62 deaths in Australia. Its advice is to get an OT assessment and take a test ride first. Fit a flag and lights, and drive straight up and down slopes.
Both scooters handle slopes up to 6 degrees. Both are four-wheel models, which the ACCC says suit outdoor riding better.
Charging and storage
Elite Traveller 2: if you ride daily, charge after each ride for 8 to 14 hours. New batteries take four or five charges to reach full power.
Endurance Li: charge after daily use, or at least weekly. If you store it for over a month, charge it monthly and never leave it flat.
The Endurance Li battery goes to sleep after delivery, or after 25 days in storage. To wake it, charge it off the scooter. Never hose either scooter down.
Side by side
| Elite Traveller 2 | Endurance Li | |
|---|---|---|
| Our price | $2,999 | $3,699 |
| Max rider weight | 136 kg | 147 kg |
| Range | Up to 16.7 km | Up to 23 km |
| Battery | Two 18 Ah, 6 kg each | 16 Ah lithium, 5.4 kg |
| Heaviest piece | 15.8 kg | 18.5 kg |
| Turning radius | 94 cm | 122.5 cm |
| Top speed | 6.8 km/h | 6.7 km/h |
| Tyres | 7 in front, 8 in rear, solid | 8 in front and rear, solid |
| Suspension | Not listed | Front and rear |
| Length x width | 103.6 x 49.4 cm | 107 x 52 cm |
Specs are from Pride Mobility Australia's product pages. Total weights with batteries are our own sums.
Questions we get
What's the warranty?
Pride's Australian scooter warranty covers the frame and drivetrain for 2 years, electronics for 1 year and batteries for 6 months.
Does the NDIS fund these?
Yes, as mid-cost assistive technology. You'll need written evidence from an OT, physio or AT advisor. Our NDIS scooter guide walks through it.
Is a three-wheeler better?
Three wheels turn tighter, but both of these are four-wheel only. The ACCC says four wheels are more stable outdoors.
Try one first
A test ride tells you more than any spec sheet. Call Nadim on 1300 216 888 to arrange one, or read how our free NDIS trial works.
Where our facts come from
- Pride Mobility Australia, Go Go Elite Traveller 2 (specs)
- Pride Mobility Australia, Go Go Endurance Li (specs, airline note)
- Pride Mobility, Go Go Endurance Li brochure (airline-compliant pack, US range)
- Pride Mobility, travel scooter owner's manual (lifting, charging)
- Pride Mobility, lithium battery insert (shutdown mode, storage)
- Pride Mobility, Australian scooter warranty (warranty)
- Qantas, mobility aids (300 Wh limit)
- Virgin Australia, mobility assistance (300 Wh limit)
- Transport for NSW, mobility scooters (footpath rules, speed)
- ACCC Product Safety, help cut mobility scooter accidents (safety advice)
- NDIS, mid-cost and high-cost assistive technology (written evidence)
- SpinLife owner reviews of the Go Go Endurance Li and Elite Traveller (ride and battery)
Checked September 2026.