Mobility Scooters

Picking a mobility scooter that fits your life

Start with where the scooter will go. Footpath to the shops and back, around the house and the local streets, or out along a country road with no kerb at all.

Footpath and shops points you to a portable scooter from $2,699. Longer days on mixed ground want a mid-size scooter. Paddocks, gravel and steep driveways need a large scooter with suspension, from $5,399.

Portable, mid-size or large

Portable scooters either fold or pull apart so they travel in a car boot. The Aspire Mini HS268 ($2,699) folds with a hand lever to 775mm long. The Pride Go Go Carbon ($3,999) folds in seconds and weighs 16kg without its battery. Our Go Go Carbon review covers it in full.

The pull-apart ones split into five or six pieces. The Aspire Ultralight HS118 ($3,299) has a heaviest piece of 10.2kg. The Aspire Supalite ($3,699) is 10.7kg at its heaviest and only 490mm wide. The Go Go Elite Traveller 2 ($2,999) and Go Go Endurance Li ($3,699) are Pride's pull-aparts.

Mid-size scooters are for someone who rides most days and wants range. The Aspire Midi HS328 ($4,699) still pulls apart, but gives you 39km on a charge and rear suspension. The Pathrider 10 2.0 ($3,699) runs 10 inch pneumatic tyres and carries 181kg.

Large scooters have 33cm tyres, full suspension and a 10 km/h top speed. The Pathrider 130 XL ($5,399) and Pathrider 140 XL ($5,999) are the everyday ones. The Pride Outback ($10,999.95) is built for trails and a property. The Pride Celebrity MFP ($6,499) is the heavy duty one, rated to 226kg, with a steering wheel instead of handlebars.

Three wheels or four

Four wheels are steadier on a sloping footpath. Three wheels turn tighter and give your knees more room. The Pride Sport Rider XL3 ($8,999) is the three wheeler, with a motorcycle style seat and a digital speedo.

The Go Go Elite Traveller 2 splits the difference. It's a four wheeler with a 94cm turning radius and a sensor that slows tight turns. Beyond that, three or four is partly how it feels under you. We won't pretend there's a rule.

Range, speed and weight

Range is measured on flat ground with a light rider. Hills and a heavier rider take some off.

Scooter	Range	Top speed	Max user	Scooter weight	Price
Aspire Mini HS268	20km	8 km/h	115kg	30.6kg with battery	$2,699
Pride Go Go Elite Traveller 2	not published	not published	136kg	not published	$2,999
Aspire Ultralight HS118	14km	6.4 km/h	115kg	31kg with batteries	$3,299
Aspire Supalite	18.5km at 90.7kg rider	6.5 km/h	120kg	34kg	$3,699
Pride Go Go Endurance Li	23.1km with 16AH pack	not published	147kg	not published	$3,699
Pride Pathrider 10 2.0	not published	not published	181kg	not published	$3,699
Pride Go Go Carbon	not published	not published	136kg	16kg without battery	$3,999
Aspire Midi HS328	39km	8 km/h	136kg	42kg with batteries	$4,699
Pride Pathrider 130 XL	not published	10 km/h	159kg	not published	$5,399
Pride Pathrider 140 XL	35km	10 km/h	181kg	not published	$5,999
Pride Celebrity MFP	Up to 30km	10 km/h	226kg	104.3kg without batteries	$6,499
Pride Sport Rider XL3	not published	not published	180kg	not published	$8,999
Pride Outback	36km at 91kg rider	10 km/h	159kg	not published	$10,999.95

Pride keeps the missing figures in its spec charts. Ask us and we'll read them out for the model you're looking at.

Check before you buy

Will it go in the boot? If you've ever lifted a scooter into a hatchback in a Woolworths car park, the heaviest piece matters more than the total. The Aspire pull-aparts keep it under 14kg, while a folder stays in one lump (the Mini is 30.6kg all in). A boot ramp from our ramps range removes the lifting altogether.

Ground clearance and kerbs. Small wheels catch on driveway lips and broken footpath. The Pathrider 130 XL has 11.4cm of clearance and 33cm tyres, so it copes with a rough verge. Kerb climbing isn't published for every model, so tell us the worst kerb on your route and we'll check.

Turning circle. The Elite Traveller 2 turns in 94cm, the Endurance Li in 122.5cm, the Celebrity MFP in 158cm, the Pathrider 140 XL in 210.8cm and the Outback in 243cm. A big scooter in a narrow shop aisle is a three point turn.

Flying with it. Airlines care about the battery. The Aspire Mini is approved for air travel and the Go Go Endurance Li ships with an airline compliant lithium pack. For any other model, ask us and ring the airline before you book.

Accessories and parts. Covers, holders and chargers are in scooter accessories. Anything we sell, we can get parts for.

Riding it safely

Set the speed dial low for the first week. Take kerb ramps slowly and square on, never at an angle. Charge it after every outing, not when it's flat.

A carer can check tyre pressure on the pneumatic models and keep the charger plugged in overnight. A swivel seat, which the Aspire Ultralight and Midi both have, makes getting on and off easier with stiff hips.

NDIS funding for scooters

Every scooter here is over $1,500, so it sits in the NDIA's mid or high cost assistive technology band. The plan needs AT funding and a written OT report that says why a scooter, which features, and what it costs. The NDIA explains the bands on its assistive technology page.

We're NDIS registered (4050144759) and we quote the same day the OT report lands. Plan managed and agency managed participants are invoiced direct, self managed participants pay and claim. Our guide on getting a scooter through the NDIS walks through the evidence step by step.

Questions we get asked

Which scooter do you recommend most?

The Pride Pathrider 140 XL. It's our best seller: it carries 181kg, goes up to 35km on a charge, and has full suspension and sealed hydraulic brakes. For the full shortlist by situation, see the scooters we recommend most for NDIS participants.

Elite Traveller 2 or Endurance Li?

The Elite Traveller 2 turns tighter and costs $700 less. The Endurance Li carries 147kg, goes 23.1km on the bigger pack and has suspension. We put them side by side in Go Go Elite Traveller 2 vs Endurance Li.

Can I try one first?

Yes, free at home in Sydney, Macarthur and the Southern Highlands. See the equipment trial page and our NDIS scooter guide. Call before you drive to Picton and we'll tell you what's set up.

Which one for a heavier rider?

The Pride Celebrity MFP is rated to 226kg. The Pathrider 10 2.0 and 140 XL carry 181kg. The portable scooters top out between 115kg and 147kg.

Is the Pathrider 140 XL worth $600 over the 130 XL?

The 140 XL carries 181kg against 159kg and has sealed hydraulic brakes. If you're well under 150kg and ride suburban paths, the 130 XL does the job. Our Pathrider 140 XL review goes into it.

How long does a battery last?

Aspire warrants its batteries for 6 months and the frames for 1 to 2 years depending on the model. How many years you get depends on how often it's charged and whether it sits flat over winter.

Can I return it?

Yes, within 14 days. Our refund policy has the conditions.