So you’ve been on the hunt for a travel scooter, but aren’t too sure if the options out there are worth your hard-earned cash. With a wide range of uses to fulfill, the mobility scooter market is teeming with products that could be either hit or miss. That is not to say that the products lack quality but what purposes they have been designed for could be a sticking point in the decision-making process, as mobility scooters often find their use in the medical and accessibility realms, while others can buy them for recreation or for use in certain industries such as security.
Considering the dilemma often faced by customers new to the world of mobility scooters, we bring to you the best mobility scooters for sale in 2023. When compiling this list, we have taken into account factors such as comfort, drivability and ease of use, safety, and, of course, price. We have also tried to determine whether these suggestions will stand the test of time. But above all, for each option we have suggested, we will also determine if the option is fit for use for those in need of mobility aids.
Let us now dive into our selection of the best mobility scooters for 2023.
Pride Victory 10.2 - 3 Wheel
Our first pick comes from Pride Mobility, who have some of the best and the most affordable options out there for those wanting some relief from having to be up on their feet. This sleek mobility scooter is ideally suited for people with active lifestyles. This scooter comes with a host of popular features, including easy disassembly, a wraparound delta tiller, 10” solid tires, a front storage basket, built-in cup holder, under-tiller light and USB charging port, while being able to support a whopping 181 kg of load.
Specs: Drive range: 20.9 km; Top speed: 8.3 km/h; Load bearing capacity: 181 kg
Drive Phoenix HD 4-Wheel
The phoenix HD 4 has some awesome features which include colour change panels in red and blue and an ergonomic "finger-pull" throttle control to for those with limited strength or dexterity in their hands. This says everything about the model, as it is intended for use by the differently abled or the elderly.
Specs: Drive range: 24 km; Top speed: 6.4 km/h; Load bearing capacity: 158 kg
Pride Go-Go Ultra X - 3 Wheel
The Pride Go-Go Ultra X Scooter has been recognised as one of the best transportable mobility scooters in its class. This compact scooter is specifically designed for travel and is jam-packed with popular features such as a foldable seat, front storage basket, and non-scuffing tires. The Go-Go Ultra X Scooter also features feather-touch disassembly, giving it quite a lot of portability.
Specs: Drive range: 12.8 km; Top speed: 6.5 km/h; Load bearing capacity: 136 kg
Pride Go-Go Ultra X - 4 Wheel
The Pride Go-Go Ultra X’s 4 Wheel variant offers more control while providing the same feature-loaded specs of its 3-wheel counterpart. The redesigned Pride Ultra X Scooter also has an increased weight capacity of 136 kg and a top speed of 6.6 km/h and a drive range of 14.5 km
Specs: Drive range: 14.5 km; Top speed: 6.5 km/h; Load bearing capacity: 136 kg
Pride Go-Go Sport 3 Wheel
Portable, durable, and versatile, the Go-Go Sport 3 Wheel delivers a high-level of performance and convenience for users who are always on-the-go. This mobility scooter has a max speed of 7.5 km/h and comes standard with popular features such as a charger port in the tiller, standard front LED lighting, and interchangeable colour panels.
Specs: Drive range: 23 km; Top speed: 7.5 km/h; Load bearing capacity: 147 kg
Pride Go Go iCruise Ultra Lightweight Scooter
This lightweight and ultra-portable three-wheel travel scooter has a twist-grip throttle and an easy-to-read digital odometer to keep track of your commutes. It also has a manual handbrake with an auxiliary footbrake for increased safety.
Specs: Drive range: 13 km; Top speed: 6 km/h; Load bearing capacity: 100 kg
Di Blasi R30 Folding Mobility Scooter
The Di Blasi R30 Folding Mobility Scooter has a unique and vintage design that looks different than any other foldable scooter currently on the market. As its name suggests, the Di Blasi R30 can be easily folded and unfolded with just the press of a button – no manual folding required. This saves both time and effort, eliminating unnecessary strain on the user and their loved ones.
Specs: Drive range: 20 km; Top speed: 6 km/h; Load bearing capacity: 181 kg
Golden Buzzaround LT 3-Wheel Scooter
The Golden Buzzaround LT 3-Wheel is compact and one of the most portable mobility scooter in Golden's Buzzaround line, but let that not make you think that it is not capable of delivering on its work-horse like capabilities.
Specs: Drive range: 12.8 km; Top speed: 6.4 km/h; Load bearing capacity: 136 kg
Golden Buzzaround LX 3-Wheel Scooter
Just like the LT 3-wheel scooter, the LX 3-Wheel Scooter has features with the likes of a captain’s seat, adjustable tiller, and a USB charging port under the dashboard. The LX is also one of the furthest travelling mobility scooter on a single full charge.
Specs: Drive range: 29 km; Top speed: 8 km/h; Load bearing capacity: 170 kg
Pride Revo 2.0 - 4 Wheel
The Pride Revo 2.0 - 4 Wheel marries many of the features common in the sector with a handy load-bearing capacity and a decent driving range. It also has plenty of safety measures and a portable design, sprinkled with features like the Comfort-Trac Suspension (CTS), which helps achieve a smooth and comfortable ride over a variety of surfaces. Its 4-wheel design gives it more stability than the 3-wheel model, at the expense of a smaller turning radius, giving it the edge over its counterparts for use outdoors.
Specs: Drive range: 21 km; Top speed: 8 km/h; Load bearing capacity: 170 kg
To round off this guide for the best mobility and travel scooters you can buy as of the beginning of this year, as with any guide, we would always suggest going through the pages of description for each of these models on the Scootaround website to exhaustively analyse what’s perfect for your needs. However, with the above models, though not in a particular order, you can rest assured for your mobility needs, that any one of these models would stand a good chance of lasting while giving you the best experience you can get.
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