There are many factors that need to be considered when choosing an electric mobility scooter. The most important thing to ask yourself is where you will be most often using your power chair. If you are somewhat mobile, but need a mobility scooter for trips outside the house like shopping or other outings, you may want to consider a smaller, electric travel scooter. These lightweight mobility scooters can usually be folded or made small enough to fit in the trunk or backseat of a car.
The drawback of choosing a travel scooter is that it is not designed for long rides or rough terrain. The battery charge will last between ten to twenty miles. However, long rides on these mobility scooters may prove to be less comfortable due to a light-duty suspension and a smaller, less-padded seat.
If you are looking for a mobility scooter inside your home, a three-wheeled mobility scooter will be perfect for you. You will find it easier to steer in smallers spaces and around corners because of the single front wheel. Most three wheeled mobility scooters are also designed to move well on some less-rough outdoor surfaces like concrete or pavement. If your mobility is extremely compromised, the three wheeled mobility scooters might be just what you are looking for.
For those who will be riding their mobility scooter on rougher surfaces, the best choice is a four wheeled model. The four-wheeled mobility scooters have added stability on all-terrains so you won't have to worry about tipping over or becoming stuck.
