Regaining your independence in the event of an injury or due to old age can be done with the help of the mobility solutions. Choosing the one of the best mobility scooters that can be used both indoors and outdoors would be ideal. Various types of mobility scooters can be categorised based on their features making them ideal for use outdoors (as well as indoors). These can be classified as travel mobility scooters, mid-size scooters and outdoor mobility scooters.
Travel Mobility Scooters
Ideally, these mobility scooters can be either three wheel or four-wheel designs that are majorly used indoors due to its lightweight nature. However, they can be used outdoors too. It is important that when used outdoors, that it is on smooth and hard surfaces. These small mobility scooters are designed with smaller wheels that make it ideal for manoeuvrability especially in tight spaces. They are quite easy to dismantle and load into a vehicle, but most of these models are limited in battery power and speed therefore long distances outdoors is not recommended.
Pride S19 Folding Mobility Travel Scooter | Pride GoGo Ultra X 3 Wheel Mobility Scooter | Pride GoGo Elite Traveller Plus Mobility Scooter |
Max Speed:Â 6km/h Range: 20km One step dismantling |
Max Speed:Â 6km/h Range: 13km One step dismantling |
Max Speed:Â 6km/h Range: 23km One step dismantling |
Mid-Size Mobility Scooters
These mid-size or medium sized mobility scooters are three or four wheeled mobility solutions. These come with larger wheels that make it ideal for outdoor use but also offers manoeuvrability indoors such as with shopping malls, restaurants and more. These mobility scooters for outdoor come with features such as wheel suspension, turn signals, headlights and more. However, these models cannot be dismantled and will need accessories to lift them into a vehicle such as a ramp or lift.
Pride Pathrider ES10 Mobility Scooter | Pride GoGo LX Mobility Scooter with CTS Suspension | Pride Pathrider 130XL Mobility Scooter |
Max Speed:Â 8.8km/h Range : 18 km Can be dismantled No headlights/turn signals |
Max Speed:Â 12km/h Range : 34 km Comfort-Trac Suspension Can be dismantled |
Max Speed:Â 12km/h Range : 34 km Front and Rear Suspension |
Outdoor Mobility Scooters
Mobility scooters made especially for outdoor use usually come as 4-wheel designs for added stability. These are accepted as the best mobility scooters for the outdoors with suspension features, lighting options, and ground clearance for rugged terrain. As they are made for outdoor use, they are equipped with high performance batteries ideal for long distances and higher ground clearance to withstand varied terrain.
Shoprider Rocky 4 Mobility Scooter | Pride Pathrider 140XL Mobility Scooter | Sunrise Medical S700 Mobility Scooter |
Max Speed:Â 15km/h Range : 50 km Front and Rear Suspension Pneumatic wheels |
Max Speed: Â 15km/h Range : 35 km Full suspension Hydraulic Sealed Brake Powerful motor |
Max Speed:Â 12km/h Range : 55 km All Round Suspension Pneumatic wheels High performance batteries |