We drove each of the mobility scooters indoors, and on even and uneven concrete outdoors, to judge how smooth and controlled they are. As manufacturers continue to innovate, new models will inevitably raise the bar once again and rewrite what is considered possible with electric scooters. For top speeds—and the electric scooter space as a whole—the only way is up. When all’s said and done, though, there’s no doubt that Class 3 scooters are indeed faster than Class 2 scooters. Class 3 scooters have a lot more power, and bigger batteries. Wheel mobility scooters are usually a great option for use outdoors and on more rugged terrain. These portable mobility scooters are especially designed to provide stability with its wide wheelbase and well-balanced 4-wheels. If you are looking for a mobility scooter which can cope with trips to the park or just heavily cobbled pavements, this type of scooter would be a great choice. As commercial scooters go, they don’t get much better than the Dualtron X2. This heavyweight beast covers all bases for those with a bottomless budget: speed, range, functionality, and versatility.

A powerful mobility scooter battery allows you to reach the top speed it’s capable of, even if the weight of the scooter and driver combined is high. If it’s a high quality mobility scooter, this should allow for a pleasing acceleration, so that you feel it has some ‘zip’ and doesn’t take an age to reach the top speed.

Class 2 Scooters

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The 4-wheeled design feels very stable, even over rough surfaces, while the adjustable seat is comfortable and supportive. If you need a little more space to get on and off the scooter, the armrests can be pulled up to allow more manoeuvrability.We even give you some tips for making your existing mobility scooter faster in case you can’t afford to drop a bunch of money on a new blisteringly fast mobility scooter right now. Battery: Higher Amp-hours (AH) or Watt-hours (Wh) indicate the ability to store and hence supply the motor with more energy Class 3 mobility scooters generally have more powerful motors and batteries than Class 2, so they're better suited to longer journeys and steeper hills. They also have front and rear lights, indicators, hazard lights, a rear-view mirror and a horn. Road-legal mobility scooters are known as Class 3 vehicles, and are generally larger, heavier and more expensive than Class 2 scooters. The number one benefit of 3-wheeled mobility scooters is their manoeuvrability. The single front wheel enables the user to make very tight turns – perfect for navigating around shops without bumping into shelves and displays! This type of scooter is designed to provide generous legroom due to its shape.

VAT relief - If you’re disabled or have a long-term illness, you may be eligible for VAT relief, which cuts VAT from the cost of your scooter and makes it cheaper to buy. Most suppliers offer VAT relief prices if you provide a completed self-declaration form from gov.uk.Many of the class 2 scooters, especially those featured on our list can be dismantled into manageable parts for ease of transport and travel. However the class 2 scooters have a much lower range than their class 3 counterparts and can become uncomfortable on longer journeys.