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Comfort
Settle in for a comfy ride. Our panel tries every scooter on a variety of outdoor surfaces to see how smooth each scooter is to drive.
Slopes and hill starts
Don't get stranded. We test every scooter on set gradients to ensure they can handle steep hills without giving up or switching off.
Driving experience
Indoors? Outdoors? Reversing? Tight spaces? We drive every scooter for hours in multiple environments to find the best for manoeuvring.
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how easy they are to assemble, fold down, charge up for the next outing, and more.
The best mobility scooters are thoughtfully designed, comfortable, easy to control and smooth to drive.
We've tested Class 2 collapsible, folding and pavement mobility scooters, and Class 3 road and off-road mobility scooters.
Mobility scooters from brands such as CareCo, Kymco, Monarch, Pride and more, have been put to the test to discover which are best for comfort, driving experience and technical ability.
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You can also read our advice on getting help with the cost of buying a mobility scooter and commonly asked questions around insurance, registration, storage and servicing.
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Class 2 mobility scooters | Price | Score | Driving experience | Vibration reduction | Comfort | Slopes and hill starts |
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Dates tested: April 2024, April 2023, May 2022. Page last checked: June 2025. We aren't able to show every retailer, and cheaper prices may be available.
All the Class 2 mobility scooters we've tested are listed in alphabetical order below.
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Available from CareCo (£1,299.99 with VAT relief, £1,559.99 with VAT)
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 - rear wheels, seat, armrests and batteries detachable
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)
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 - rear wheels, seat and batteries detachable
Need to know Solid tyres, 115kg weight limit, swivel seat, 5cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
Available from Livewell (Out of stock), Fenetic Wellbeing (£1,339 with VAT relief, £1,606.80 with VAT), Ableworld (£1,499 with VAT relief, £1,798.80 with VAT) (Only available in store)
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 Ableworld (£799 with VAT relief, £958.80 with VAT) (Only available in store), Relimobility (£995 with VAT relief, £1,194 with VAT)
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 - rear wheels, seat, armrests and batteries detachable
Need to know Solid tyres, 130kg weight limit, swivel seat, 6cm ground clearance
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Available from Smart Scooters (£849 with VAT relief, £1,018.80 with VAT), Millercare (£999.95 with VAT relief, £1,199.94 with VAT) (Out of stock)
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 - rear wheels, seat, armrests and batteries detachable
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)
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 - rear wheels, seat, armrests and batteries detachable
Need to know Solid tyres, 130kg weight limit, swivel seat, 7cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
Available from First Choice Mobility (£1,495 with VAT relief, £1,794 with VAT) (Out of stock), Ebor Mobility (£1,945 with VAT relief, £2,302.80 with VAT) (Out of stock)
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 - folds down to 46 x 46 x 99cm size
Need to know Solid tyres, 120kg weight limit, 7cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
Available from Livewell (£431.20 with VAT relief, £517.44 with VAT) (Out of stock), Amazon (£725), Ableworld (£599 with VAT relief, £718.80 with VAT) (Only available in store)
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 - rear wheels, seat, armrests and batteries detachable
Need to know Solid tyres, 136kg weight limit, swivel seat, 4cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
Available from Relimobility (£1,795 with VAT relief, £2,154 with VAT)
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 - folds down to 43 x 60 x 43cm size
Need to know Solid tyres, 114.5kg weight limit, 6cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
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Available from Fenetic Wellbeing (£1,299.99 with VAT relief, £1,559.99 with VAT), Ableworld (£1,599 with VAT relief, £1,918.80 with VAT) (Only available in store)
Most recently tested April 2024
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 - rear wheels, seat, armrests and batteries detachable
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 (£1,795 with VAT relief, £2,154 with VAT)
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 - folds down to 45 x 55 x 86cm size
Need to know Solid tyres, 115kg weight limit, 6cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
Available from Ebor Mobility (£1,175 with VAT relief, £1,532.80 with VAT)
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 - rear wheels, seat, armrests and batteries detachable
Need to know Solid tyres, 113kg weight limit, swivel seat, 8cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
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Class 3 mobility scooters | Price | Score | Driving experience | Vibration reduction | Comfort | Slopes and hill starts |
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74% | ||||||
72% | ||||||
69% |
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Date tested: April 2024. Page last checked: June 2024. We are not able to show every retailer and cheaper prices may be available.
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Available from CareCo (£3,499.99 with VAT relief, £4,199.99 with VAT)
Most recently tested April 2024
Size and weight 128 x 72 x 160cm (H x W x D), 157kg
Battery range and charging time Approximately 31 miles, 12 hours
Max speed 8mph
Collapsible No
Need to know Pneumatic tyres, 226kg weight limit, swivel seat, 11cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
Available from CareCo (£4,499.99 with VAT relief, £5,399.99 with VAT)
Most recently tested April 2024
Size and weight 140 x 87 x 175cm (H x W x D), 148kg
Battery range and charging time Approximately 32 miles, 10 hours
Max speed 8mph
Collapsible No
Need to know Pneumatic tyres, 205kg weight limit, swivel seat, 11.5cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
Available from CareCo (£1,999.99 with VAT relief, £2,299.99 with VAT)
Most recently tested April 2024
Size and weight 118 x 66 x 135cm (H x W x D), 117kg
Battery range and charging time Approximately 30 miles, 8 hours
Max speed 8mph
Collapsible No
Need to know Pneumatic tyres, 182kg weight limit, swivel seat, 9cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
Available from Great British Mobility (£1,499 with VAT relief, £1,798.80 with VAT), Ableworld (£1,749 with VAT relief, £2,098.80 with VAT) (Only available in store)
Most recently tested April 2024
Size and weight 120 x 66 x 135cm (H x W x D), 117kg
Battery range and charging time Approximately 26 miles, 8 hours
Max speed 8mph
Collapsible No
Need to know Pneumatic tyres, 150kg weight limit, swivel seat, 13cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
Available from CareCo (£1,799.99 with VAT relief, £2,159.99 with VAT)
Most recently tested April 2024
Size and weight 115 x.5 x 64 x 120cm (H x W x D), 94kg
Battery range and charging time Approximately 24 miles, 8 hours
Max speed 8mph
Collapsible No
Need to know Pneumatic tyres, 136kg weight limit, swivel seat, 6.5cm ground clearance, anti-tip stabiliser wheels
We select the UK's most popular mobility scooters to test out and review, and have consulted mobility charities and Which? members on the most important aspects to test.
We evaluate Class 2 and Class 3 scooters slightly differently, as portability is more important for Class 2 pavement and folding mobility scooters, whereas a smooth ride on outdoor surfaces is more important for Class 3 road and off-road scooters.
We regularly revisit the mobility scooters on sale to see if there are any more popular models that need testing, and when we find them we do. We pay for every mobility scooter we test.
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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.
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Lots of mobility shops provide mobility scooter hire schemes, if you search 'mobility scooter near me' online, you should be able to find a company locally that will lease you 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. You can also 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 it 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:
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Buying a second-hand mobility scooter can be a much more cost-effective way of acquiring one, but there are some extra checks you should do to ensure you won't have any regrets down the line.
If your mobility scooter needs repairing or needs a part replaced, many second-hand mobility scooter retailers also stock replacement parts and will be able to service your mobility scooter for a fee – a little bit like getting your car sorted for its MOT.
If you already have a mobility scooter and are in the market for a new one, second-hand mobility scooter retailers will likely buy your old one from you or part exchange it for a new one. Search 'Who buys used mobility scooters near me?' online to find the nearest retailers.
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Getting a mobility scooter entirely 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 all available to help you finance your mobility scooter. Below are the four main options:
Although the NHS can provide wheelchairs to those who need them, it typically doesn't stock or provide mobility scooters. If you need help with financing your purchase of a mobility scooter, the NHS will likely point you in the direction of the Motability scheme.
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: