A mobility scooter is a battery-powered vehicle designed to help people with limited mobility move around independently. Unlike wheelchairs, mobility scooters feature handlebars for steering, ensuring an effortless and smooth journey for those who struggle to walk long distances.

Whether you’re looking for a portable, compact scooter for indoor use or a more powerful scooter for outdoor adventures, we’ll help find the mobility scooter to match your needs, preferences and lifestyle.

The X-Go Cosmic Mobility Scooter

The X-Go Cosmic mobility scooter is a great option for individuals seeking a sleek, convenient and stylish mobility scooter to give them a source of independence. With its incredibly slimline design, the scooter frame breaks down into 5 parts with ease, making it perfect for transportation and storage.

As well as easy disassembly, the X-Go Cosmic also boasts lots of leg room and padded seat and arm rests, making user comfort a priority. Comfort is at the forefront of the X-Go Cosmic’s design, equipped with a tiller bar that requires just one hand to accelerate and reverse, with wraparound handlebars, making the steering and controlling of the scooter easier to use and gentle on arthritic hands.

Priced at approximately £900, this Class 2 scooter is limited to 4mph, making it ideal for customers looking for a reliable pavement scooter. Boasting an impressive 10-mile range with a 12Ah battery, the X-Go Cosmic is a no-brainer when it comes to convenience.

The scooter itself measures 103cm in length, 91cm in height and just 56cm in width, with the front wheel sizes coming in at around 16.3cm and the rear wheels slightly larger, measuring 18.5cm.

One drawback of the X-Go Cosmic, however, is that it may require 2 people to lift, as once disassembled, the heaviest part weighs 15.9kg, which may not be suitable for all users.

This scooter is rated extremely well by its users, with customers noting the excellent reliability, the easy assembly and the convenience of simply storing the scooter. This all comes as no surprise, as CareCo is well reviewed by their customers, with many being satisfied with the customer care and products purchased. 

Another fantastic Class 2 mobility scooter option is the X-Go Astro. Costing approximately £950, the slightly higher price point compared to the X-Go Cosmic boasts additional features and a longer battery life of a 16-mile range with a 20Ah battery. 

This lightweight and compact mobility scooter is the perfect choice for users looking for a comfortable and reliable scooter which is easy to transport. Built with an advanced splitting mechanism, the X-Go Astro frame can be disassembled into 5 smaller pieces in less than 2 minutes, and once you’re ready to assemble, it clicks together easily. Once disassembled, the heaviest part weighs in at just over 18.1kg. Therefore, it should be noted that this may not be suitable for all users to lift and may require assistance. 

If it’s a smooth journey you’re looking for, stand-out features of the X-Go Astro mobility scooter include the padded swivel seat and the all-around suspension, designed with comfortability in mind and to minimise the vibrations when riding over rugged ground. Not only this, the larger 18.5cm rear wheels compared to the smaller 16.3cm front wheels, are designed to provide ease when driving on tougher terrain, which means with the X-Go Astro, nowhere is off limits. 

With an overall height of 91cm, length of 103cm and width of 56cm, the scooter's compact size has left customers pleased with the ease of storage. Overall, the X-Go Astro is reviewed well by users and customers, with many saying it gave them independence and that they were pleased with the simplicity of using the scooter.

Larger and more powerful, road-legal mobility scooters are built for longer-distance travel compared to a Class 2 scooter. Class 3 scooters can be used on both roads and pavements, making them a fantastic choice if you’re looking for more independence and range.

With a top speed of 8mph, Class 3 scooters are built with a large battery capacity and advanced suspension, ensuring a smooth journey for those outdoor adventures.

Prices start at around £1,500 and can exceed £5,000 for high-end models with more premium features. Therefore, these may not be suitable if you’re looking for something slightly more budget-friendly. It should also be noted that these scooters are often bulky and larger in size, as well as requiring registration with the DVLA.

Drive Medical Royale 4

If you’re looking for an advanced, top-of-the-range Class 3 mobility scooter, look no further than the Drive Medical Royale 4. Stylish, modern and flaunting an impressive performance, this is an exceptional choice for users wanting a high-end mobility scooter.

Priced at approximately £4,000, the Royale 4 is certainly worth the higher price point, with its comfortable rotating seat, adjustable armrests and height-adjustable headrest designed to suit each user's individual needs, ensuring a comfortable, enjoyable journey.

With impressive technology such as user-friendly controls on the clear digital dash display, high-level indicators and lighting, and the twin rear-view mirrors for extra visibility, the Royale 4 really is a great option for those seeking a road-legal mobility scooter. Another key feature for the user to be impressed by is the automatic speed reduction when steering, ensuring added safety. Also, the all-around suspension provides even more comfort to the customer, creating a smoother ride.

The Royale 4 has a user weight capacity of 25st and an impressive battery life of 32 miles with a 70Ah battery. However, it should be noted that depending on user weight, weather, battery charge and condition, operating speed and general driving situation, the speed and range may vary.

With large 40cm alloy wheels, an overall height of 135cm, length of 158cm and width of 73cm, users are impressed with the Royale's reliable, impressive performance. In fact, this scooter has been rated extremely well by users, with some even stating it's one of the 'finest Mobility Scooters available in the UK today.’

Drive Medical is a well-known manufacturer of medical equipment. Their reviews are mostly positive, with customers noting the good value and the mobility scooters' being comfortable and easy to use.

Priced at approximately £3000, the Kymco Maxer 8mph Class 3 Mobility Scooter has a stylish and modern design and is the ideal option for users looking for a durable, high-quality mobility scooter.

With a contoured supportive seat built with a breathable material that perfectly moulds to the user's body shape, this mobility scooter was built with superior comfort in mind and provides alleviation on those warmer days. Additionally, the scooter's oil-dampened suspension system is designed to soak up bumps in the road, and the superior ground clearance of 6 inches makes for a smooth, seamless ride.

Showcasing an impressive performance and a maximum range of 35 miles between charges, reviews for this scooter praise its long battery life, thanks to the low-battery consumption LED lighting at the front and rear. It should be noted, however, that this scooter may be too powerful for some users looking for something more straightforward. 

Measuring 110cm in height, 149cm in length and 61.5cm in width, with its wheels measuring just over 33cm, the Kymco Maxer is a larger scooter; however, it has an extremely sleek design and is available in 4 eye-catching colourways to suit the user's preference. 

In conclusion, the Maxer is incredibly robust and is praised for its reliability. And on the whole, Kymco scooters are generally well regarded for their performance and value for money, so customers can shop and drive with ease.