Scooter options

Wibbles

I had a lead acid powered mobility scooter for a couple of years a few years ago but the battery died due to not being constantly on charge (the wife has a fire phobia and we can't leave things on charge 24/7!) 

I am looking for a lithium powered scooter - would I be correct in thinking that a lithium battery does not need to be on constant charge for it to maintain its charge?

If so what are my options? 

Alex_Alumni

Having experienced both types of battery for my own electric wheelchairs, I can say that lithium batteries are a bit more reliable, and can be left without needing to be constantly charged. 

I think they are more expensive to buy and replace, but are better to use overall. 

Do you have any mobility aid providers with shops local to you? It would be a good idea to be able to test different scooters so you can get a feel for what's right for you. Sometimes they can offer home testing as well.

Let me know if there's anything else I can do to help if you need it

Wibbles

Alex_Scope said:

Having experienced both types of battery for my own electric wheelchairs, I can say that lithium batteries are a bit more reliable, and can be left without needing to be constantly charged. 

I think they are more expensive to buy and replace, but are better to use overall. 

Do you have any mobility aid providers with shops local to you? It would be a good idea to be able to test different scooters so you can get a feel for what's right for you. Sometimes they can offer home testing as well.

Let me know if there's anything else I can do to help if you need it

Thanks - my old scooter had "suspension" springs but solid plastic wheels so wasn't very comfortable

Range required - say 10 miles and it needs to break down in to lightweight parts so my wife can lift it in to the car !

What should I be looking for in a new scooter ?

Tori_Scope

I've never purchased a mobility scooter myself @Wibbles, but I found the following pages on things to consider, and questions to ask yourself and the seller, before buying:

• 10 Things to Look For When Buying a Mobility Scooter (Blue Badge Mobility Insurance)
• Mobility scooters buying guide (Which?)
• Questions to Ask Before Buying A Mobility Scooter (CareCo)
  
• SCOOTER BUYING GUIDE (Clearwell mobility)
  
• Do You Need a Mobility Scooter? (Very Well Health)
  

I hope they might be of help!

Wibbles

Is there any restrictions to what can be driven into a shop?
My mobility means that I cannot walk a step 

janer1967

You will find a scooter doesn't really fit in smaller shops and too big to manoeuvre around 

They are OK in supermarkets and larger shops 
 Also some cafes and restaurants are a struggle 

Personally the scooters are OK for getting you out for what would be a ride etc 

I have an electric folding wheelchair which is far better for getting in places it's same size as normal wheelchair and also fits easily in a car 

Wibbles

janer1967 said:g

You will find a scooter doesn't really fit in smaller shops and too big to manoeuvre around 

They are OK in supermarkets and larger shops 
 Also some cafes and restaurants are a struggle 

Personally the scooters are OK for getting you out for what would be a ride etc 

I have an electric folding wheelchair which is far better for getting in places it's same size as normal wheelchair and also fits easily in a car 

Does the wheelchair break down into several light weight components? 

janer1967

No mine doesn't it just collapses and folds down it is quite heavy but my son can lift it in car you could always take battery off to lift 

You should visit a mobility shop for advice and see options available