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We compare the best folding, car boot and lightweight models that don't sacrifice ride comfort, from £1,570 to £7,695.","/images/scooters/drive-devilbiss/autofold-elite.png","2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":21,"path":22,"stem":23,"description":24,"hero":25,"date":26},"eFOLDi Mobility Scooters 2026: Full Range from £2,499","/mobility-scooters/efoldi-mobility-scooters-guide","mobility-scooters/efoldi-mobility-scooters-guide","eFOLDi mobility scooter prices for 2026: Compass £2,499, Lite £2,699, Explorer £2,699. Every eFOLDi scooter compared on weight, suspension, range and folding, plus which one to buy.","/images/scooters/efoldi/lite.jpg","2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":28,"path":29,"stem":30,"description":31,"hero":32,"date":33},"Best Class 2 (Pavement) Mobility Scooters UK 2026","/mobility-scooters/best-class-2-mobility-scooter","mobility-scooters/best-class-2-mobility-scooter","We compare the best Class 2 mobility scooters in the UK for 2026. Pavement-legal 4 mph models from £900 to £2,995, with no DVLA registration and no licence needed. Find the right scooter for pavements, shops and short trips.","/images/mobility-scooter-outside.png","2026-08-07T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":35,"path":36,"stem":37,"description":38,"hero":39,"date":40},"Understanding Quingo Mobility Scooters: The 5-Wheel Range Explained (2026)","/mobility-scooters/quingo-mobility-scooters-guide","mobility-scooters/quingo-mobility-scooters-guide","A complete guide to Quingo's 5-wheel mobility scooters in 2026, from the £2,995 Ultra 2 to the 55-mile Toura 2. How Quintell anti-tip technology works, who it suits, and how Quingo compares to Pride and Kymco.","/images/scooters/quingo/toura-2.jpg","2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":42,"path":43,"stem":44,"description":45,"hero":46,"date":47},"Where Can You Legally Drive a Mobility Scooter? Pavement & Road Rules (2026)","/mobility-scooters/where-can-you-drive-a-mobility-scooter","mobility-scooters/where-can-you-drive-a-mobility-scooter","A clear UK guide to where you can and can't drive a mobility scooter in 2026 - pavements, roads, dual carriageways, cycle lanes, and pedestrian areas - with the pavement and road rules for Class 2 and Class 3 scooters.","/images/mobility-scooter-street.png","2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":49,"path":50,"stem":51,"description":52,"hero":53,"date":54},"Drive Envoy 4 vs Envoy 8 (2026): Class 2 or Class 3?","/mobility-scooters/drive-envoy-4-vs-envoy-8","mobility-scooters/drive-envoy-4-vs-envoy-8","Drive Envoy 4 (£1,285, 4mph pavement) vs Envoy 8 (£1,804, 8mph road-legal): the same scooter platform in Class 2 and Class 3 form. UK buyer's guide to speed, range, price and the law.","/images/scooters/drive-devilbiss/envoy-8.png","2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":56,"path":57,"stem":58,"description":59,"hero":60,"date":61},"Longest Range Mobility Scooters in the UK (2026)","/mobility-scooters/longest-range-mobility-scooters","mobility-scooters/longest-range-mobility-scooters","We rank the longest range mobility scooters available in the UK in 2026 - from the 55-mile Quingo Toura 2 to lightweight lithium models that go 27 miles on a charge. Compare range, price, and who each scooter suits.","/images/class-3-scooter-road.png","2026-07-11T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":63,"path":64,"stem":65,"description":66,"hero":67,"date":68},"Kymco K-Lite FE vs eFoldi Compass (2026): Auto-Fold or Ultralight?","/mobility-scooters/kymco-k-lite-fe-vs-efoldi-compass","mobility-scooters/kymco-k-lite-fe-vs-efoldi-compass","Kymco K-Lite FE (£3,059) vs eFoldi Compass (£2,499): powered auto-folding versus a 13kg ultralight bi-fold. UK buyer's guide to lift weight, folding, range and which premium travel scooter suits you.","/images/scooters/kymco/k-lite-fe.jpg","2026-07-05T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":70,"path":71,"stem":72,"description":73,"hero":74,"date":75},"Pride Go-Go Elite vs CareCo Vive 4 (2026): Which Budget Travel Scooter?","/mobility-scooters/pride-go-go-elite-vs-careco-vive-4","mobility-scooters/pride-go-go-elite-vs-careco-vive-4","Pride Go-Go Elite Traveller (£899) vs CareCo Vive 4 (£1,000): two budget Class 2 travel scooters compared. UK buyer's guide to lift weight, turning circle, seat and which suits you.","/images/scooters/pride/go-go-elite-traveller.jpg","2026-06-28T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":77,"path":78,"stem":79,"description":80,"hero":81,"date":82},"Drive InstaFold vs AutoFold (2026): Which Auto-Folding Scooter?","/mobility-scooters/drive-instafold-vs-autofold","mobility-scooters/drive-instafold-vs-autofold","Drive InstaFold (£745) vs AutoFold (£1,440): two remote-folding mobility scooters, almost double the price. UK buyer's guide to what 'automatic folding' really means, weight, range and who each suits.","/images/scooters/drive-devilbiss/instafold.png","2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":84,"path":85,"stem":86,"description":87,"hero":88,"date":89},"TGA Breeze S3 vs S4 vs X (2026): Which Should You Buy?","/mobility-scooters/tga-breeze-s3-vs-s4-vs-x","mobility-scooters/tga-breeze-s3-vs-s4-vs-x","TGA Breeze S3 (£5,195, 3-wheel) vs S4 (£5,195, 4-wheel) vs X (£5,595, all-terrain): same price, same 8mph motor, one decision. UK buyer's guide to wheels, stability and terrain.","/images/scooters/tga-mobility/breeze-s3.jpg","2026-06-13T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":91,"path":92,"stem":93,"description":94,"hero":46,"date":95},"Can You Take a Mobility Scooter on Public Transport?","/mobility-scooters/taking-mobility-scooter-on-public-transport","mobility-scooters/taking-mobility-scooter-on-public-transport","A complete UK guide to taking your mobility scooter on buses, trains, trams, and ferries — covering size limits, permits, operator policies, and which scooters qualify.","2026-04-18T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":97,"path":98,"stem":99,"description":100,"hero":101,"date":102},"Buying a Used Mobility Scooter: The Complete UK Guide","/mobility-scooters/buying-a-used-mobility-scooter","mobility-scooters/buying-a-used-mobility-scooter","How to buy a second-hand mobility scooter in the UK without getting caught out. Covers what to check, where to buy, fair prices, and when used isn't worth the risk.","/images/scooter.png","2026-04-17T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":104,"path":105,"stem":106,"description":107,"hero":108,"date":109},"Best Heavy-Duty Mobility Scooters in 2026","/mobility-scooters/best-heavy-duty-mobility-scooter","mobility-scooters/best-heavy-duty-mobility-scooter","We compare the best heavy-duty mobility scooters in the UK for 2026. From the 227 kg capacity Pride Maxima to the 45-mile range Kymco Maxer ER, find the right scooter for larger riders.","/images/heavy-duty-scooter.png","2026-04-11T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":111,"path":112,"stem":113,"description":114,"hero":60,"date":115},"Best Class 3 Mobility Scooters in 2026","/mobility-scooters/best-class-3-mobility-scooter","mobility-scooters/best-class-3-mobility-scooter","We compare the best Class 3 mobility scooters in the UK for 2026. From budget road-legal models at £1,299 to premium long-range scooters with 45-mile range, find the right 8 mph scooter for road and pavement use.","2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":117,"path":118,"stem":119,"description":120,"hero":121,"date":122},"Best Lightweight Mobility Scooters for Travel in 2026","/mobility-scooters/best-lightweight-mobility-scooter-for-travel","mobility-scooters/best-lightweight-mobility-scooter-for-travel","We compare the best lightweight travel mobility scooters in the UK for 2026. From ultra-light 13 kg folders to lithium-ion dismantling models with 26-mile range, find the right scooter for flights, cruises, trains, and car trips.","/images/holiday-promenade.png","2026-04-04T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":124,"path":125,"stem":126,"description":127,"hero":128,"date":129},"Best Mobility Scooters Under £1,000 in 2026","/mobility-scooters/best-mobility-scooter-under-1000","mobility-scooters/best-mobility-scooter-under-1000","We review the best mobility scooters under £1,000 available in the UK - from lightweight travel models at £530 to full-suspension scooters just under the budget. Find the right scooter without overspending.","/images/best-mobility-scooter-under-1000.png","2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":131,"path":132,"stem":133,"description":134,"hero":32,"date":135},"Best Mobility Scooters for Arthritis in 2026","/mobility-scooters/best-mobility-scooter-for-arthritis","mobility-scooters/best-mobility-scooter-for-arthritis","We compare the best mobility scooters for arthritis sufferers in the UK — from delta tiller models for arthritic hands to full-suspension scooters that protect your joints. Find the right fit for your needs and budget.","2026-03-31T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":137,"path":138,"stem":139,"description":140,"hero":141,"date":142},"Best Mobility Scooters for Car Boots in 2026","/mobility-scooters/best-car-boot-mobility-scooter","mobility-scooters/best-car-boot-mobility-scooter","We compare the best car boot mobility scooters in the UK — from ultra-light folders under 14 kg to budget dismantling models from £700. Find the right fit for your boot and your budget.","/images/foldable-scooter.png","2026-03-29T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":144,"path":145,"stem":146,"description":147,"hero":148,"date":149},"Pride Mobility Scooters: Full UK Range, Prices & Buying Guide","/mobility-scooters/pride-mobility-scooters-guide","mobility-scooters/pride-mobility-scooters-guide","Complete guide to Pride mobility scooters in the UK — from the budget-friendly Go-Go range to the off-road Baja Wrangler. Compare every model with prices, specs, and honest buying advice.","/images/pride.png","2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":151,"path":152,"stem":153,"description":154,"hero":155,"date":156},"7 Benefits of a Mobility Scooter No One Talks About","/mobility-scooters/benefits","mobility-scooters/benefits","The real-life benefits of owning a mobility scooter go far beyond getting from A to B. From mental health to family relationships, here's what actually changes when you get your independence back.","/images/mobility-scooter-benefits.png","2026-03-16T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":158,"path":159,"stem":160,"description":161,"hero":162,"date":163},"Mobility Scooter Battery Guide: Types, Range & Charging Tips","/mobility-scooters/battery-guide","mobility-scooters/battery-guide","Everything you need to know about mobility scooter batteries in the UK. Compare lead-acid vs lithium-ion, understand real-world range, learn charging best practices, and know when it's time to replace your battery.","/images/scooter-charging.png","2026-03-15T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":165,"path":166,"stem":167,"description":168,"hero":169,"date":170},"Kymco Mobility Scooters Guide","/mobility-scooters/kymco-mobility-scooters-guide","mobility-scooters/kymco-mobility-scooters-guide","A complete guide to Kymco mobility scooters in the UK — covering every model from the lightweight K-Lite folding scooter to the heavy-duty Maxer, with prices, specifications, and buying advice.","/images/kymco.png","2026-03-07T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":172,"path":173,"stem":174,"description":175,"hero":176,"date":177},"Best Accessories for Your Mobility Scooter","/mobility-scooters/best-accessories","mobility-scooters/best-accessories","Discover the best mobility scooter accessories to improve comfort, safety, and convenience. From weatherproof covers to storage solutions, find everything you need.","/images/accessories.png","2026-03-01T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":179,"path":180,"stem":181,"description":182,"hero":121,"date":183},"Taking Your Mobility Scooter on Holiday","/mobility-scooters/taking-your-scooter-on-holiday","mobility-scooters/taking-your-scooter-on-holiday","A practical UK guide to taking your mobility scooter on holiday — covering flights, ferries, cruises, car travel, insurance, and booking accessible accommodation.","2026-02-12T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":185,"path":186,"stem":187,"description":188,"hero":189,"date":190},"CareCo Mobility Scooters 2026: Full Range from £599.99","/mobility-scooters/careco-mobility-scooters-guide","mobility-scooters/careco-mobility-scooters-guide","CareCo mobility scooters from £599.99 VAT-free. Every Care Co mobility scooter compared for 2026, plus how the range stacks up against Pride and Kymco.","/images/careco.svg","2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":192,"path":193,"stem":194,"description":195,"hero":196,"date":197},"Financial Support for Mobility Equipment in the UK","/mobility-scooters/funding","mobility-scooters/funding","Find out what financial help is available for mobility aids in the UK — from NHS support to grants, charities, and VAT exemptions.","/images/finances.png","2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":199,"path":200,"stem":201,"description":202,"hero":203,"date":204},"Explore the Outdoors with a Tramper","/mobility-scooters/trampers","mobility-scooters/trampers","Discover how trampers make the countryside more accessible — and where you can hire one to enjoy nature trails, parks, and coastal paths across the UK.","/images/trampers.png","2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":206,"path":207,"stem":208,"description":209,"hero":210,"date":211},"Do You Need a Licence for a Mobility Scooter?","/mobility-scooters/do-you-need-a-license","mobility-scooters/do-you-need-a-license","Discover whether you need a licence, tax, or test to drive a mobility scooter in the UK—and learn the simple rules to stay safe and independent","/images/scooter-license.jpeg","2025-10-11T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":213,"path":214,"stem":215,"description":216,"hero":101,"date":217},"Find the Best Mobility Scooter Insurance","/mobility-scooters/insurance","mobility-scooters/insurance","Your simple guide to mobility scooter insurance in the UK — what’s covered, why it matters, and how to find the cheapest policies.","2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":219,"path":220,"stem":221,"description":222,"hero":223,"date":224},"Key Features of an Off-Road Mobility Scooter","/mobility-scooters/off-road","mobility-scooters/off-road","From tyres to suspension, here’s what defines a true off-road scooter for people who love the outdoors.","/images/offroad.jpg","2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":226,"path":227,"stem":228,"description":229,"hero":230,"date":231},"eFoldi Compass vs Pride Go-Go (2026): Price, Weight & Range","/mobility-scooters/efoldi-compass-vs-pride-gogo","mobility-scooters/efoldi-compass-vs-pride-gogo","eFoldi Compass (from £2,499, 11 kg) vs Pride Go-Go Compact (from £2,395, 19 kg): which folding mobility scooter is best in 2026? UK buyer's guide.","/images/efoldi-compass-vs-pride-gogo-compact.png","2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":233,"path":234,"stem":235,"description":236,"hero":46,"date":237},"The Future of Mobility: Smart Scooters","/mobility-scooters/smart-scooters","mobility-scooters/smart-scooters","Unlock independence with a smart mobility scooter. Discover how collision avoidance, GPS tracking, and magnetic charging improve safety and convenience","2025-10-04T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":239,"path":240,"stem":241,"description":242,"hero":32,"date":243},"Mobility Scooter Maintenance Checklist","/mobility-scooters/maintenance-checklist","mobility-scooters/maintenance-checklist","Keep your scooter running smoothly with our essential annual maintenance checklist. Focus on brakes, tyres, tiller alignment, and self-service checks","2025-09-12T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":245,"path":246,"stem":247,"description":248,"hero":46,"date":249},"Choosing a Mobility Scooter: 3 vs 4 Wheels","/mobility-scooters/3-wheel-vs-4-wheel","mobility-scooters/3-wheel-vs-4-wheel","Discover the key differences between 3-wheel and 4-wheel mobility scooters. This simple UK guide explains which scooter is best for stability, comfort, manoeuvrability, and transport in your car boot.","2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z",{"title":251,"path":252,"stem":253,"description":254,"hero":46,"date":255},"What a Mobility Scooter Really Costs to Own (2026)","/mobility-scooters/cost-guide","mobility-scooters/cost-guide","The full cost of a mobility scooter in 2026 beyond the sticker price: running costs (charging, batteries, servicing, insurance), VAT relief, funding routes and second-hand options. 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At ",[305,368,369],{},"£1,570"," it adds front and rear suspension and an illuminated LCD display to Drive's remote-controlled automatic fold, for roughly £130 more than the standard AutoFold and £825 more than the base InstaFold — both of which have no suspension at all.",[268,372,373],{},[305,374,375],{},"Key specs:",[377,378,379,393],"table",{},[380,381,382],"thead",{},[383,384,385,390],"tr",{},[386,387,389],"th",{"align":388},"left","Spec",[386,391,392],{"align":388},"Value",[394,395,396,404,412,420,428,436,444,452],"tbody",{},[383,397,398,402],{},[399,400,401],"td",{"align":388},"Price",[399,403,369],{"align":388},[383,405,406,409],{},[399,407,408],{"align":388},"Class",[399,410,411],{"align":388},"2 (4 mph)",[383,413,414,417],{},[399,415,416],{"align":388},"Range",[399,418,419],{"align":388},"9 miles",[383,421,422,425],{},[399,423,424],{"align":388},"Weight capacity",[399,426,427],{"align":388},"125 kg",[383,429,430,433],{},[399,431,432],{"align":388},"Weight (with battery)",[399,434,435],{"align":388},"27 kg",[383,437,438,441],{},[399,439,440],{"align":388},"Suspension",[399,442,443],{"align":388},"Full (front and rear)",[383,445,446,449],{},[399,447,448],{"align":388},"Tyres",[399,450,451],{"align":388},"Solid",[383,453,454,457],{},[399,455,456],{"align":388},"Fold",[399,458,459],{"align":388},"Automatic (remote control)",[268,461,462,465],{},[305,463,464],{},"Why it stands out:"," The lowest price of any suspension-equipped folding scooter here, and you still get Drive's hands-free remote fold — press a button and it folds itself in about 15 seconds.",[268,467,468,471],{},[305,469,470],{},"Trade-offs:"," The shortest range in this guide at 9 miles, and a 125 kg weight capacity that rules out larger riders. Solid tyres mean the suspension is doing all the work; there's no cushioning from the wheels themselves.",[283,473],{},[291,475,477],{"id":476},"_2-drive-devilbiss-aerocarbon-lightest-with-suspension","2. Drive DeVilbiss AeroCarbon - Lightest with Suspension",[268,479,480,481,484],{},"The AeroCarbon proves suspension doesn't have to mean extra weight. Its carbon fibre frame weighs just ",[305,482,483],{},"13 kg unladen (15.4 kg with the battery)"," — lighter than most scooters with no suspension at all — while still fitting rear suspension to take the edge off kerbs and rough paving.",[268,486,487],{},[305,488,375],{},[377,490,491,499],{},[380,492,493],{},[383,494,495,497],{},[386,496,389],{"align":388},[386,498,392],{"align":388},[394,500,501,508,514,521,527,534,541,547],{},[383,502,503,505],{},[399,504,401],{"align":388},[399,506,507],{"align":388},"£2,200",[383,509,510,512],{},[399,511,408],{"align":388},[399,513,411],{"align":388},[383,515,516,518],{},[399,517,416],{"align":388},[399,519,520],{"align":388},"7 miles",[383,522,523,525],{},[399,524,424],{"align":388},[399,526,427],{"align":388},[383,528,529,531],{},[399,530,432],{"align":388},[399,532,533],{"align":388},"15.4 kg",[383,535,536,538],{},[399,537,440],{"align":388},[399,539,540],{"align":388},"Rear",[383,542,543,545],{},[399,544,448],{"align":388},[399,546,451],{"align":388},[383,548,549,551],{},[399,550,456],{"align":388},[399,552,553],{"align":388},"One-touch",[268,555,556,558,559,562],{},[305,557,464],{}," At 15.4 kg with its battery, this is the lightest scooter in this guide by a wide margin, and one of the lightest folding scooters on the market full stop — with suspension most lightweight rivals don't have. If you compare it against the featherweight picks in our ",[278,560,561],{"href":118},"lightweight scooter guide",", almost none of them include any suspension.",[268,564,565,567],{},[305,566,470],{}," The shortest range here at 7 miles, and the premium carbon fibre construction means a premium price for the weight saved. No basket included.",[283,569],{},[291,571,573],{"id":572},"_3-tga-maximo-best-ride-quality-for-the-price","3. TGA Maximo - Best Ride Quality for the Price",[268,575,576,577,580],{},"The Maximo takes a different approach: instead of shaving weight to the bone, it stays full-sized and puts the savings into ",[305,578,579],{},"pneumatic tyres and mono-shock rear suspension",", both of which do more for comfort than a lighter frame would.",[268,582,583],{},[305,584,375],{},[377,586,587,595],{},[380,588,589],{},[383,590,591,593],{},[386,592,389],{"align":388},[386,594,392],{"align":388},[394,596,597,604,610,617,624,632,639,646],{},[383,598,599,601],{},[399,600,401],{"align":388},[399,602,603],{"align":388},"£2,495",[383,605,606,608],{},[399,607,408],{"align":388},[399,609,411],{"align":388},[383,611,612,614],{},[399,613,416],{"align":388},[399,615,616],{"align":388},"12 miles",[383,618,619,621],{},[399,620,424],{"align":388},[399,622,623],{"align":388},"133 kg",[383,625,626,629],{},[399,627,628],{"align":388},"Weight",[399,630,631],{"align":388},"42 kg",[383,633,634,636],{},[399,635,440],{"align":388},[399,637,638],{"align":388},"Rear (mono-shock)",[383,640,641,643],{},[399,642,448],{"align":388},[399,644,645],{"align":388},"Pneumatic",[383,647,648,650],{},[399,649,456],{"align":388},[399,651,652],{"align":388},"Single movement",[268,654,655,657],{},[305,656,464],{}," Pneumatic tyres plus rear suspension is a genuinely comfortable combination that most folding scooters don't offer at any price. The 133 kg capacity and 12-mile range also beat the two lighter picks above.",[268,659,660,662],{},[305,661,470],{}," At 42 kg it's the heaviest scooter in this guide to lift, so it suits people transporting it in a car rather than carrying it by hand. No indicators or mirrors, though as a Class 2 model these aren't required.",[283,664],{},[291,666,668],{"id":667},"_4-tga-maximo-plus-best-road-legal-folding-chassis","4. TGA Maximo Plus - Best Road-Legal Folding Chassis",[268,670,671,672,675],{},"Take the Maximo and add full road-legal lighting, and you get the Maximo Plus — a ",[305,673,674],{},"Class 3"," folding scooter that can travel on the road as well as the pavement, still on the same rear-suspension, pneumatic-tyre platform.",[268,677,678],{},[305,679,375],{},[377,681,682,690],{},[380,683,684],{},[383,685,686,688],{},[386,687,389],{"align":388},[386,689,392],{"align":388},[394,691,692,699,706,712,718,725,731,737],{},[383,693,694,696],{},[399,695,401],{"align":388},[399,697,698],{"align":388},"£2,695",[383,700,701,703],{},[399,702,408],{"align":388},[399,704,705],{"align":388},"3 (6 mph)",[383,707,708,710],{},[399,709,416],{"align":388},[399,711,616],{"align":388},[383,713,714,716],{},[399,715,424],{"align":388},[399,717,623],{"align":388},[383,719,720,722],{},[399,721,628],{"align":388},[399,723,724],{"align":388},"47 kg",[383,726,727,729],{},[399,728,440],{"align":388},[399,730,638],{"align":388},[383,732,733,735],{},[399,734,448],{"align":388},[399,736,645],{"align":388},[383,738,739,742],{},[399,740,741],{"align":388},"Lights / Indicators / Mirrors",[399,743,744],{"align":388},"Yes / Yes / Yes",[268,746,747,749],{},[305,748,464],{}," It's the only TGA folding scooter with full road-legal equipment, so if you want the Maximo's ride quality but need occasional road access, this is the one to buy instead.",[268,751,752,754],{},[305,753,470],{}," Capped at 6 mph rather than the usual 8 mph for Class 3, and at 47 kg it's not a scooter you fold and carry — budget for a boot or a hoist. If 8 mph road speed and a much lighter travel weight matter more to you than the pneumatic tyres, see the eFOLDi Explorer below.",[283,756],{},[291,758,760],{"id":759},"_5-efoldi-lite-best-seat-suspension","5. eFOLDi Lite - Best Seat Suspension",[268,762,763,764,767,768,771],{},"Instead of suspending the wheels, the Lite suspends the seat itself. Its ",[305,765,766],{},"4-point floating seat suspension"," absorbs bumps directly under the rider, which works well even though the wheels themselves are solid, and it does this in a scooter that weighs just ",[305,769,770],{},"16 kg with its battery",".",[268,773,774],{},[305,775,375],{},[377,777,778,786],{},[380,779,780],{},[383,781,782,784],{},[386,783,389],{"align":388},[386,785,392],{"align":388},[394,787,788,795,801,808,815,822,829,837],{},[383,789,790,792],{},[399,791,401],{"align":388},[399,793,794],{"align":388},"£2,699",[383,796,797,799],{},[399,798,408],{"align":388},[399,800,411],{"align":388},[383,802,803,805],{},[399,804,416],{"align":388},[399,806,807],{"align":388},"10 miles",[383,809,810,812],{},[399,811,424],{"align":388},[399,813,814],{"align":388},"120 kg",[383,816,817,819],{},[399,818,432],{"align":388},[399,820,821],{"align":388},"16 kg",[383,823,824,826],{},[399,825,440],{"align":388},[399,827,828],{"align":388},"Full (4-point floating seat)",[383,830,831,834],{},[399,832,833],{"align":388},"Wheels",[399,835,836],{"align":388},"3",[383,838,839,841],{},[399,840,448],{"align":388},[399,842,451],{"align":388},[268,844,845,847],{},[305,846,464],{}," Genuine ride comfort at a travel weight that rivals scooters with no suspension at all. It also has an auto turn-speed reducer that drops to 2 mph on tight turns, which matters more on a 3-wheel layout than a 4-wheel one.",[268,849,850,852,853,856,857,860],{},[305,851,470],{}," Three wheels are less stable on a camber than four — see our ",[278,854,855],{"href":246},"3-wheel vs 4-wheel guide"," for what that trade-off means in practice. The Lite is one of three models in the eFOLDi range; our ",[278,858,859],{"href":22},"eFOLDi guide"," compares it against the suspension-free Compass and the road-legal Explorer if you're deciding between them.",[283,862],{},[291,864,866],{"id":865},"_6-efoldi-explorer-best-road-legal-portable","6. eFOLDi Explorer - Best Road-Legal Portable",[268,868,869,870,873,874,877],{},"The Explorer takes the same floating-seat suspension as the Lite and adds full ",[305,871,872],{},"8 mph Class 3"," road legality, pneumatic tyres, and headlights, all while staying under ",[305,875,876],{},"19 kg with its battery"," — dramatically lighter than any other road-legal scooter in this guide.",[268,879,880],{},[305,881,375],{},[377,883,884,892],{},[380,885,886],{},[383,887,888,890],{},[386,889,389],{"align":388},[386,891,392],{"align":388},[394,893,894,900,907,914,920,927,933,939],{},[383,895,896,898],{},[399,897,401],{"align":388},[399,899,794],{"align":388},[383,901,902,904],{},[399,903,408],{"align":388},[399,905,906],{"align":388},"3 (8 mph)",[383,908,909,911],{},[399,910,416],{"align":388},[399,912,913],{"align":388},"14 miles",[383,915,916,918],{},[399,917,424],{"align":388},[399,919,814],{"align":388},[383,921,922,924],{},[399,923,432],{"align":388},[399,925,926],{"align":388},"19 kg",[383,928,929,931],{},[399,930,440],{"align":388},[399,932,319],{"align":388},[383,934,935,937],{},[399,936,833],{"align":388},[399,938,836],{"align":388},[383,940,941,943],{},[399,942,448],{"align":388},[399,944,645],{"align":388},[268,946,947,949],{},[305,948,464],{}," The only scooter in this guide that combines full 8 mph road legality with a travel weight under 20 kg. Compared with the TGA Maximo Plus above, it trades pneumatic-tyre-plus-rear-suspension comfort at 6 mph for full suspension, pneumatic tyres and the full 8 mph, at less than half the weight.",[268,951,952,954,955,958],{},[305,953,470],{}," The 120 kg weight capacity is on the low side for a Class 3 scooter, and it needs ",[278,956,957],{"href":207},"DVLA registration"," like any Class 3 model. Requires registration and the usual road-legal responsibilities that come with 8 mph road use.",[283,960],{},[291,962,964],{"id":963},"_7-quingo-vitess-2-best-for-longer-rides","7. Quingo Vitess 2 - Best for Longer Rides",[268,966,967,968,971,972,975],{},"If portability matters less than range and capacity, the Vitess 2 is built for distance: ",[305,969,970],{},"30 miles"," on a charge and ",[305,973,974],{},"182 kg"," capacity, on a stable 5-wheel platform with front suspension, heated tiller grips and a rear-view camera. It folds flat for transport rather than into a car boot.",[268,977,978],{},[305,979,375],{},[377,981,982,990],{},[380,983,984],{},[383,985,986,988],{},[386,987,389],{"align":388},[386,989,392],{"align":388},[394,991,992,999,1005,1011,1017,1024,1031,1038],{},[383,993,994,996],{},[399,995,401],{"align":388},[399,997,998],{"align":388},"£5,695",[383,1000,1001,1003],{},[399,1002,408],{"align":388},[399,1004,906],{"align":388},[383,1006,1007,1009],{},[399,1008,416],{"align":388},[399,1010,970],{"align":388},[383,1012,1013,1015],{},[399,1014,424],{"align":388},[399,1016,974],{"align":388},[383,1018,1019,1021],{},[399,1020,432],{"align":388},[399,1022,1023],{"align":388},"116 kg",[383,1025,1026,1028],{},[399,1027,440],{"align":388},[399,1029,1030],{"align":388},"Front",[383,1032,1033,1035],{},[399,1034,833],{"align":388},[399,1036,1037],{"align":388},"5",[383,1039,1040,1042],{},[399,1041,448],{"align":388},[399,1043,645],{"align":388},[268,1045,1046,1048,1049,1052,1053,1056],{},[305,1047,464],{}," Quingo's 5-wheel ",[305,1050,1051],{},"Quintell"," design is inherently more stable over rough ground than a 3 or 4-wheel layout, on top of the front suspension, which is a different kind of ride comfort to the lightweight picks above. Our ",[278,1054,1055],{"href":36},"Quingo guide"," covers the full range if the 5-wheel format itself is what interests you.",[268,1058,1059,1061],{},[305,1060,470],{}," At 116 kg with its battery, \"folds flat\" means for transport in a vehicle, not for lifting by hand — this is not a scooter you carry. No mirrors included despite the price.",[283,1063],{},[291,1065,1067],{"id":1066},"_8-quingo-toura-2-best-for-maximum-comfort-and-range","8. Quingo Toura 2 - Best for Maximum Comfort and Range",[268,1069,1070,1071,1074,1075,1078,1079,1082],{},"The Toura 2 is Quingo's flagship, and the only model in this guide with ",[305,1072,1073],{},"full"," suspension on the 5-wheel Quintell platform. It pairs that with a ",[305,1076,1077],{},"55-mile range",", the longest of any scooter in this guide by a wide margin, and a ",[305,1080,1081],{},"220 kg"," weight capacity.",[268,1084,1085],{},[305,1086,375],{},[377,1088,1089,1097],{},[380,1090,1091],{},[383,1092,1093,1095],{},[386,1094,389],{"align":388},[386,1096,392],{"align":388},[394,1098,1099,1106,1112,1119,1125,1131,1137],{},[383,1100,1101,1103],{},[399,1102,401],{"align":388},[399,1104,1105],{"align":388},"£7,695",[383,1107,1108,1110],{},[399,1109,408],{"align":388},[399,1111,906],{"align":388},[383,1113,1114,1116],{},[399,1115,416],{"align":388},[399,1117,1118],{"align":388},"55 miles",[383,1120,1121,1123],{},[399,1122,424],{"align":388},[399,1124,1081],{"align":388},[383,1126,1127,1129],{},[399,1128,440],{"align":388},[399,1130,319],{"align":388},[383,1132,1133,1135],{},[399,1134,833],{"align":388},[399,1136,1037],{"align":388},[383,1138,1139,1141],{},[399,1140,448],{"align":388},[399,1142,645],{"align":388},[268,1144,1145,1147,1148,1151,1152,1155],{},[305,1146,464],{}," Full suspension, 5-wheel stability and a 55-mile range together make this the most comfortable scooter in this guide over a full day of riding on mixed surfaces — it's also the top pick in our ",[278,1149,1150],{"href":57},"longest-range roundup"," and our ",[278,1153,1154],{"href":105},"heavy-duty guide"," for the same reasons.",[268,1157,1158,1160],{},[305,1159,470],{}," At £7,695 it's the most expensive scooter in this guide, and its weight isn't published — expect to need a hoist or a large boot rather than lifting it by hand.",[283,1162],{},[286,1164,1166],{"id":1165},"quick-comparison-table","Quick Comparison Table",[377,1168,1169,1192],{},[380,1170,1171],{},[383,1172,1173,1176,1178,1180,1182,1184,1187,1189],{},[386,1174,1175],{"align":388},"Model",[386,1177,401],{"align":388},[386,1179,408],{"align":388},[386,1181,440],{"align":388},[386,1183,448],{"align":388},[386,1185,1186],{"align":388},"Weight (w/ battery)",[386,1188,416],{"align":388},[386,1190,1191],{"align":388},"Capacity",[394,1193,1194,1217,1239,1261,1282,1305,1327,1349],{},[383,1195,1196,1201,1203,1206,1208,1210,1212,1215],{},[399,1197,1198],{"align":388},[305,1199,1200],{},"Drive AutoFold Elite",[399,1202,369],{"align":388},[399,1204,1205],{"align":388},"2",[399,1207,319],{"align":388},[399,1209,451],{"align":388},[399,1211,435],{"align":388},[399,1213,1214],{"align":388},"9 mi",[399,1216,427],{"align":388},[383,1218,1219,1224,1226,1228,1230,1232,1234,1237],{},[399,1220,1221],{"align":388},[305,1222,1223],{},"Drive AeroCarbon",[399,1225,507],{"align":388},[399,1227,1205],{"align":388},[399,1229,540],{"align":388},[399,1231,451],{"align":388},[399,1233,533],{"align":388},[399,1235,1236],{"align":388},"7 mi",[399,1238,427],{"align":388},[383,1240,1241,1246,1248,1250,1252,1254,1256,1259],{},[399,1242,1243],{"align":388},[305,1244,1245],{},"TGA Maximo",[399,1247,603],{"align":388},[399,1249,1205],{"align":388},[399,1251,540],{"align":388},[399,1253,645],{"align":388},[399,1255,631],{"align":388},[399,1257,1258],{"align":388},"12 mi",[399,1260,623],{"align":388},[383,1262,1263,1268,1270,1272,1274,1276,1278,1280],{},[399,1264,1265],{"align":388},[305,1266,1267],{},"TGA Maximo Plus",[399,1269,698],{"align":388},[399,1271,705],{"align":388},[399,1273,540],{"align":388},[399,1275,645],{"align":388},[399,1277,724],{"align":388},[399,1279,1258],{"align":388},[399,1281,623],{"align":388},[383,1283,1284,1289,1291,1293,1296,1298,1300,1303],{},[399,1285,1286],{"align":388},[305,1287,1288],{},"eFOLDi Lite",[399,1290,794],{"align":388},[399,1292,1205],{"align":388},[399,1294,1295],{"align":388},"Full (seat)",[399,1297,451],{"align":388},[399,1299,821],{"align":388},[399,1301,1302],{"align":388},"10 mi",[399,1304,814],{"align":388},[383,1306,1307,1312,1314,1316,1318,1320,1322,1325],{},[399,1308,1309],{"align":388},[305,1310,1311],{},"eFOLDi Explorer",[399,1313,794],{"align":388},[399,1315,906],{"align":388},[399,1317,1295],{"align":388},[399,1319,645],{"align":388},[399,1321,926],{"align":388},[399,1323,1324],{"align":388},"14 mi",[399,1326,814],{"align":388},[383,1328,1329,1334,1336,1338,1340,1342,1344,1347],{},[399,1330,1331],{"align":388},[305,1332,1333],{},"Quingo Vitess 2",[399,1335,998],{"align":388},[399,1337,906],{"align":388},[399,1339,1030],{"align":388},[399,1341,645],{"align":388},[399,1343,1023],{"align":388},[399,1345,1346],{"align":388},"30 mi",[399,1348,974],{"align":388},[383,1350,1351,1356,1358,1360,1362,1364,1367,1370],{},[399,1352,1353],{"align":388},[305,1354,1355],{},"Quingo Toura 2",[399,1357,1105],{"align":388},[399,1359,906],{"align":388},[399,1361,319],{"align":388},[399,1363,645],{"align":388},[399,1365,1366],{"align":388},"—",[399,1368,1369],{"align":388},"55 mi",[399,1371,1081],{"align":388},[283,1373],{},[286,1375,1377],{"id":1376},"which-scooter-for-which-situation","Which Scooter for Which Situation?",[291,1379,1381],{"id":1380},"cheapest-way-in","Cheapest way in",[268,1383,1384,1385,1387],{},"If budget is the deciding factor and you just want to stop feeling every paving slab, the ",[305,1386,1200],{}," (£1,570) is the least expensive suspension-equipped folding scooter on the market, and it still folds itself at the press of a button.",[291,1389,1391],{"id":1390},"lightest-possible-with-suspension","Lightest possible, with suspension",[268,1393,1394,1395,1397,1398,1400],{},"If you need to lift the scooter by hand and can't compromise on weight, the ",[305,1396,1223],{}," (15.4 kg with battery) and ",[305,1399,1288],{}," (16 kg with battery) are your only realistic options. The AeroCarbon uses conventional rear suspension; the Lite uses a floating seat instead.",[291,1402,1404],{"id":1403},"best-all-round-ride-comfort","Best all-round ride comfort",[268,1406,1407,1408,1410],{},"For the smoothest ride without going to a full-size scooter, the ",[305,1409,1245],{}," pairs pneumatic tyres with rear suspension — a combination that beats suspension-plus-solid-tyres for absorbing small vibrations, even if it weighs more to lift.",[291,1412,1414],{"id":1413},"road-legal-and-still-portable","Road-legal and still portable",[268,1416,1417,1418,1420,1421,1423],{},"If you need 8 mph road access but still want a travel-weight scooter, the ",[305,1419,1311],{}," is the only one that manages both, at 19 kg with its battery. The ",[305,1422,1267],{}," is the alternative if you'd rather have pneumatic tyres and don't mind the lower 6 mph limit and 47 kg weight.",[291,1425,1427],{"id":1426},"longest-rides-capacity-not-portability","Longest rides, capacity not portability",[268,1429,1430,1431,1433,1434,1436],{},"If you're not trying to fit the scooter in a car boot and want maximum range and weight capacity instead, the ",[305,1432,1355],{}," (55 miles, 220 kg, full suspension) and ",[305,1435,1333],{}," (30 miles, 182 kg, front suspension) are built for daily use over portability.",[283,1438],{},[286,1440,1442],{"id":1441},"a-note-on-data-gaps","A Note on Data Gaps",[268,1444,1445],{},"The Roma Yoga is a genuine front-suspension folding scooter at 26 kg with its battery, but it currently has no published UK price in our database, so it isn't included as a full pick above — we can't rank it on value without one. If you're considering it, get a current quote directly from a dealer before comparing it against the models here.",[283,1447],{},[286,1449,1451],{"id":1450},"how-we-chose-these-scooters","How We Chose These Scooters",[268,1453,1454],{},"Folding and lightweight mobility scooters overwhelmingly ship without suspension, so the starting pool here is small: of the models with published UK pricing, only a handful include any suspension at all. Every model in this guide meets three criteria:",[1456,1457,1458,1464,1470],"ol",{},[302,1459,1460,1463],{},[305,1461,1462],{},"Available in the UK"," from established brands with dealer support",[302,1465,1466,1469],{},[305,1467,1468],{},"Genuine suspension"," — front, rear, full, or a suspended seat — not just cushioned upholstery",[302,1471,1472,1475],{},[305,1473,1474],{},"Foldable or lightweight",", the category where suspension is the exception rather than the norm",[268,1477,1478],{},"We picked one model for each major use case — budget, lightest weight, ride quality, road-legal folding, seat suspension, portable road-legal, and long-range/high-capacity — rather than ranking every suspension-equipped model on a single scale, since a £1,570 budget folder and a £7,695 flagship aren't answering the same question.",[268,1480,1481,1482,1485,1486,1489],{},"This guide covers scooters that ",[305,1483,1484],{},"fold",". Dismantling scooters — which separate into pieces rather than collapsing as one unit — are a different portability mechanism with their own suspension options, such as the ",[278,1487,1488],{"href":118},"Drive AstroLite",", and are covered in our lightweight travel scooter guide instead.",[283,1491],{},[286,1493,1495],{"id":1494},"frequently-asked-questions","Frequently Asked Questions",[291,1497,1499],{"id":1498},"do-folding-mobility-scooters-have-suspension","Do folding mobility scooters have suspension?",[268,1501,1502],{},"Most don't. Folding scooters are built to minimise weight, and a suspension unit adds parts and mass that manufacturers usually strip out. Of the folding models currently sold in the UK, only a small minority include any suspension — most rely on small solid tyres alone, which absorb bumps poorly.",[291,1504,1506],{"id":1505},"what-is-the-difference-between-front-rear-and-full-suspension","What is the difference between front, rear and full suspension?",[268,1508,1509,1511,1512,1514,1515,1517],{},[305,1510,1030],{}," suspension cushions the front wheels and steering feel. ",[305,1513,540],{}," suspension cushions the rear wheels, which usually carry more of your weight and take the brunt of kerbs and drain covers. ",[305,1516,319],{}," suspension has both, or on a couple of folding models, a sprung or floating seat instead of suspension at the wheels. Full is the most comfortable and the most expensive.",[291,1519,1521],{"id":1520},"is-suspension-worth-it-on-a-mobility-scooter","Is suspension worth it on a mobility scooter?",[268,1523,1524],{},"If you ride mostly on smooth, well-maintained pavements for short trips, you may not notice much difference. If you ride daily, cover any real distance, or your local pavements have broken slabs, cobbles or dropped kerbs, suspension makes a genuine difference to comfort and reduces the jarring transmitted through the seat.",[291,1526,1528],{"id":1527},"what-is-the-lightest-folding-mobility-scooter-with-suspension","What is the lightest folding mobility scooter with suspension?",[268,1530,1531,1532,1535,1536,1538],{},"The ",[305,1533,1534],{},"Drive DeVilbiss AeroCarbon"," is the lightest at 13 kg unladen (15.4 kg with its battery), using rear suspension and a carbon fibre frame, for £2,200. The ",[305,1537,1288],{}," is close behind at 16 kg with its battery, using full seat suspension instead of suspension at the wheels.",[291,1540,1542],{"id":1541},"can-i-get-a-road-legal-class-3-folding-scooter-with-suspension","Can I get a road-legal Class 3 folding scooter with suspension?",[268,1544,1545,1546,1548,1549,1551],{},"Yes. The ",[305,1547,1311],{}," is a folding Class 3 scooter with full suspension, an 8 mph top speed and a 19 kg travel weight. The ",[305,1550,1267],{}," is also Class 3 with rear suspension, but is limited to 6 mph and weighs 47 kg — road-legal rather than portable.",[291,1553,1555],{"id":1554},"does-suspension-affect-weight-or-price","Does suspension affect weight or price?",[268,1557,1558],{},"Yes, on both counts. Adding suspension to a folding scooter typically adds several hundred pounds compared with an equivalent model without it. It also adds weight — though on models like the eFOLDi range, where the suspension is built into the seat rather than the chassis, the weight penalty is small.",[291,1560,1562],{"id":1561},"how-much-does-suspension-add-to-the-price-of-a-folding-scooter","How much does suspension add to the price of a folding scooter?",[268,1564,1565],{},"Comparing like-for-like within the same brand's range, expect suspension to add roughly £130–£800 depending on the model — the Drive AutoFold Elite costs £130 more than the standard AutoFold for adding full suspension, while going from a non-suspended lightweight scooter to one of the picks in this guide can mean a bigger jump.",[291,1567,1569],{"id":1568},"do-i-need-suspension-if-i-only-ride-on-smooth-pavements","Do I need suspension if I only ride on smooth pavements?",[268,1571,1572,1573,1576,1577,1580],{},"Probably not as a priority. If your local pavements are newly resurfaced and your trips are short, the weight and cost saving of a suspension-free scooter — like the ",[278,1574,1575],{"href":78},"InstaFold"," or the picks in our ",[278,1578,1579],{"href":125},"under-£1,000 guide"," — may suit you better than paying extra for comfort you won't often need.",{"title":1582,"searchDepth":1583,"depth":1583,"links":1584},"",2,[1585,1592,1602,1603,1610,1611,1612],{"id":288,"depth":1583,"text":289,"children":1586},[1587,1589,1590,1591],{"id":293,"depth":1588,"text":294},3,{"id":323,"depth":1588,"text":324},{"id":334,"depth":1588,"text":335},{"id":349,"depth":1588,"text":350},{"id":358,"depth":1583,"text":359,"children":1593},[1594,1595,1596,1597,1598,1599,1600,1601],{"id":362,"depth":1588,"text":363},{"id":476,"depth":1588,"text":477},{"id":572,"depth":1588,"text":573},{"id":667,"depth":1588,"text":668},{"id":759,"depth":1588,"text":760},{"id":865,"depth":1588,"text":866},{"id":963,"depth":1588,"text":964},{"id":1066,"depth":1588,"text":1067},{"id":1165,"depth":1583,"text":1166},{"id":1376,"depth":1583,"text":1377,"children":1604},[1605,1606,1607,1608,1609],{"id":1380,"depth":1588,"text":1381},{"id":1390,"depth":1588,"text":1391},{"id":1403,"depth":1588,"text":1404},{"id":1413,"depth":1588,"text":1414},{"id":1426,"depth":1588,"text":1427},{"id":1441,"depth":1583,"text":1442},{"id":1450,"depth":1583,"text":1451},{"id":1494,"depth":1583,"text":1495,"children":1613},[1614,1615,1616,1617,1618,1619,1620,1621],{"id":1498,"depth":1588,"text":1499},{"id":1505,"depth":1588,"text":1506},{"id":1520,"depth":1588,"text":1521},{"id":1527,"depth":1588,"text":1528},{"id":1541,"depth":1588,"text":1542},{"id":1554,"depth":1588,"text":1555},{"id":1561,"depth":1588,"text":1562},{"id":1568,"depth":1588,"text":1569},"md",{"script":1624},[1625],{"type":1626,"key":1627,"data-nuxt-schema-org":1628,"nodes":1629},"application/ld+json","schema-org-graph",true,[1630],{"mainEntity":1631,"@type":1654},[1632,1637,1641,1644,1647,1650],{"@type":1633,"name":1499,"acceptedAnswer":1634},"Question",{"@type":1635,"text":1636},"Answer","Most don't. Folding scooters are built to minimise weight, and a suspension unit adds parts and mass that manufacturers usually strip out. Of the folding models currently sold in the UK, only a small minority include any suspension at all — most rely on small solid tyres alone to absorb bumps, which they do poorly.",{"@type":1633,"name":1638,"acceptedAnswer":1639},"What is the difference between front, rear and full suspension on a mobility scooter?",{"@type":1635,"text":1640},"Front suspension cushions the front wheels, which matters most for steering feel and impacts you ride into. Rear suspension cushions the rear wheels, which carry more of your weight and take the brunt of kerbs and drain covers. Full suspension has both, and on some folding models is built into the seat itself rather than the wheels. Full is the most comfortable and the most expensive; front-only is the cheapest but leaves the rear end unprotected.",{"@type":1633,"name":1521,"acceptedAnswer":1642},{"@type":1635,"text":1643},"If you ride mostly on smooth, well-maintained pavements for short trips, you may not notice the difference. If you ride daily, cover any distance, or your local pavements have broken slabs, cobbles or dropped kerbs, suspension makes a real difference to comfort and reduces the jarring transmitted through the seat and your joints.",{"@type":1633,"name":1528,"acceptedAnswer":1645},{"@type":1635,"text":1646},"The Drive DeVilbiss AeroCarbon is the lightest at 13 kg unladen (15.4 kg with its battery), using rear suspension and a carbon fibre frame. It costs £2,200. The eFOLDi Lite is close behind at 16 kg with battery and uses full seat suspension instead of wheel-based suspension.",{"@type":1633,"name":1542,"acceptedAnswer":1648},{"@type":1635,"text":1649},"Yes. The eFOLDi Explorer is a folding Class 3 scooter with full suspension, an 8 mph top speed and a 19 kg travel weight. The TGA Maximo Plus is also Class 3 with rear suspension, but is limited to 6 mph and weighs 47 kg, so it is road-legal rather than portable.",{"@type":1633,"name":1651,"acceptedAnswer":1652},"Does suspension affect a mobility scooter's weight or price?",{"@type":1635,"text":1653},"Yes, on both counts. Adding suspension to a folding scooter typically adds several hundred pounds to the price compared with an equivalent model without it, and the suspension hardware itself adds weight — though on some models, like the eFOLDi range, the suspension is built into the seat rather than the chassis, which keeps the weight penalty small.","FAQPage",{"author":1656},"Alistair Finch",[1658,1659,1660,1661,1662,1663,1664,1665],"drive-autofold-elite","drive-aerocarbon","tga-maximo","tga-maximo-plus","efoldi-lite","efoldi-explorer","quingo-vitess-2","quingo-toura-2",[1667],{"mainEntity":1668,"@type":1654},[1669,1671,1673,1675,1677,1679],{"@type":1633,"name":1499,"acceptedAnswer":1670},{"@type":1635,"text":1636},{"@type":1633,"name":1638,"acceptedAnswer":1672},{"@type":1635,"text":1640},{"@type":1633,"name":1521,"acceptedAnswer":1674},{"@type":1635,"text":1643},{"@type":1633,"name":1528,"acceptedAnswer":1676},{"@type":1635,"text":1646},{"@type":1633,"name":1542,"acceptedAnswer":1678},{"@type":1635,"text":1649},{"@type":1633,"name":1651,"acceptedAnswer":1680},{"@type":1635,"text":1653},{"title":14,"description":17},[1683,1684],"guide","mobility-scooter","XCQiIFT0Q2swNj118_Y23SUwMDtze5idH0g746F0gTI",[],[1688,1735,1758,1792,1811,1841,1862,1892],{"id":1689,"brand_id":1690,"name":1691,"slug":1659,"model_number":12,"class":1583,"category":1692,"description":1693,"max_speed_mph":1690,"range_miles":1694,"weight_capacity_kg":1695,"turning_radius_cm":12,"ground_clearance_cm":12,"length_cm":1696,"width_cm":1697,"seat_height_min_cm":12,"seat_height_max_cm":12,"weight_kg":1698,"weight_with_batteries_kg":1699,"heaviest_piece_kg":12,"wheel_count":1690,"front_tyre_size_cm":1700,"rear_tyre_size_cm":1700,"tyre_type":1701,"battery_type":1702,"battery_voltage":1703,"battery_capacity_ah":1704,"charger_type":1705,"seat_type":1706,"suspension":1707,"foldable":1708,"has_lights":1708,"has_indicators":1709,"has_mirrors":1709,"has_horn":1708,"has_basket":1709,"transport_compatibility":1710,"price_gbp":1716,"warranty_years":1583,"pros":1717,"cons":1722,"discontinued":1709,"created_at":1727,"updated_at":1727,"brand_name":1728,"brand_slug":1729,"colors":1730,"image":1732},74,4,"AeroCarbon","folding","Ultra-lightweight carbon fibre folding scooter weighing just 13kg without battery, featuring one-touch folding and airline-friendly lithium battery.",7,125,96,52,13,15.4,18,"solid","lithium-ion",24,10,"off-board","standard","rear",1,0,[1711,1712,1713,1714,1715],"bus","train","plane","taxi","ferry",2200,[1718,1719,1720,1721],"Incredibly lightweight at just 13kg","Carbon fibre construction","One-touch folding mechanism","Airline-friendly lithium battery",[1723,1724,1725,1726],"Limited 7-mile range","Low weight capacity of 125kg","Premium price","No basket included","2026-04-13 03:38:47","Drive DeVilbiss","drive-devilbiss",[1731],"Black",{"path":1733,"alt":1734},"/images/scooters/drive-devilbiss/aerocarbon.png","Drive DeVilbiss AeroCarbon carbon fibre folding mobility scooter",{"id":1736,"brand_id":1690,"name":1737,"slug":1658,"model_number":12,"class":1583,"category":1692,"description":1738,"max_speed_mph":1690,"range_miles":1739,"weight_capacity_kg":1695,"turning_radius_cm":12,"ground_clearance_cm":12,"length_cm":12,"width_cm":12,"seat_height_min_cm":12,"seat_height_max_cm":12,"weight_kg":1740,"weight_with_batteries_kg":1741,"heaviest_piece_kg":12,"wheel_count":1690,"front_tyre_size_cm":1700,"rear_tyre_size_cm":1700,"tyre_type":1701,"battery_type":1702,"battery_voltage":1742,"battery_capacity_ah":1704,"charger_type":1705,"seat_type":1706,"suspension":1073,"foldable":1708,"has_lights":1708,"has_indicators":1709,"has_mirrors":1709,"has_horn":1708,"has_basket":1708,"transport_compatibility":1743,"price_gbp":1744,"warranty_years":1583,"pros":1745,"cons":1750,"discontinued":1709,"created_at":1727,"updated_at":1727,"brand_name":1728,"brand_slug":1729,"colors":1753,"image":1756},72,"AutoFold Elite","Premium automatic folding scooter with remote control operation, front and rear suspension, and illuminated LCD display.",9,25,27,25.2,[1711,1712,1713,1714,1715],1570,[1746,1747,1748,1749],"Remote-controlled automatic folding","Front and rear shock-absorbing suspension","Illuminated LCD display","Very compact 18x22 inch folded footprint",[1751,1724,1752],"Limited 9-mile range","More expensive than standard AutoFold",[1754,1755],"Blue","Red",{"path":18,"alt":1757},"Drive DeVilbiss AutoFold Elite folding mobility scooter with suspension",{"id":1759,"brand_id":1760,"name":1761,"slug":1663,"model_number":12,"class":1588,"category":1692,"description":1762,"max_speed_mph":1760,"range_miles":1763,"weight_capacity_kg":1764,"turning_radius_cm":12,"ground_clearance_cm":12,"length_cm":12,"width_cm":12,"seat_height_min_cm":12,"seat_height_max_cm":12,"weight_kg":1765,"weight_with_batteries_kg":1766,"heaviest_piece_kg":1766,"wheel_count":1588,"front_tyre_size_cm":1767,"rear_tyre_size_cm":1768,"tyre_type":1769,"battery_type":1702,"battery_voltage":1770,"battery_capacity_ah":12,"charger_type":1705,"seat_type":1771,"suspension":1073,"foldable":1708,"has_lights":1708,"has_indicators":1709,"has_mirrors":1709,"has_horn":1709,"has_basket":1709,"transport_compatibility":1772,"price_gbp":1773,"warranty_years":1583,"pros":1774,"cons":1781,"discontinued":1709,"created_at":1727,"updated_at":1727,"brand_name":1786,"brand_slug":1787,"colors":1788,"image":1789},98,8,"Explorer","Road-legal Class 3 folding scooter capable of 8 mph, with pneumatic tyres for multi-terrain use. Features headlight, hazard lights, and USB charging port. Folds to fit in a car boot.",14,120,17,19,30.5,25.4,"pneumatic",29.2,"adjustable",[1711,1712,1713,1714,1715],2699,[1775,1776,1777,1778,1779,1780],"Road-legal at 8 mph (Class 3)","Longest range at 14 miles","Pneumatic tyres for multi-terrain use","Headlight and hazard lights","USB charging port","Folds to fit in car boot",[1782,1783,1784,1785],"Heaviest eFOLDi at 19 kg","Pneumatic tyres require maintenance","Requires DVLA registration for road use","120 kg weight limit","eFOLDi","efoldi",[1731],{"path":1790,"alt":1791},"/images/scooters/efoldi/explorer.jpg","eFOLDi Explorer road-legal 8mph folding mobility scooter",{"id":1793,"brand_id":1760,"name":1794,"slug":1662,"model_number":12,"class":1583,"category":1692,"description":1795,"max_speed_mph":1690,"range_miles":1704,"weight_capacity_kg":1764,"turning_radius_cm":12,"ground_clearance_cm":12,"length_cm":12,"width_cm":12,"seat_height_min_cm":12,"seat_height_max_cm":12,"weight_kg":1763,"weight_with_batteries_kg":1796,"heaviest_piece_kg":1796,"wheel_count":1588,"front_tyre_size_cm":12,"rear_tyre_size_cm":12,"tyre_type":1701,"battery_type":1702,"battery_voltage":12,"battery_capacity_ah":12,"charger_type":1705,"seat_type":1771,"suspension":1073,"foldable":1708,"has_lights":1709,"has_indicators":1709,"has_mirrors":1709,"has_horn":1709,"has_basket":1709,"transport_compatibility":1797,"price_gbp":1773,"warranty_years":1583,"pros":1798,"cons":1804,"discontinued":1709,"created_at":1727,"updated_at":1727,"brand_name":1786,"brand_slug":1787,"colors":1808,"image":1809},97,"Lite","Lightweight 3-wheel folding scooter with 4-point floating seat suspension and magnetic braking. Features an auto turn-speed reducer that slows to 2 mph on tight turns.",16,[1711,1712,1713,1714,1715],[1799,1800,1801,1802,1803],"4-point floating seat suspension for comfort","Auto turn-speed reducer for safety","Magnetic braking system","Airsafe battery for air travel","Light at 16 kg with battery",[1805,1806,1807,1785],"3-wheel design less stable than 4-wheel","No lights or basket","Dimensions not published",[1731],{"path":25,"alt":1810},"eFOLDi Lite 3-wheel folding mobility scooter with 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suspension, pneumatic tyres, and a higher 133kg weight capacity than the Minimo range.",12,133,6,122,64,42,28,13.4,[1711,1712,1713,1714,1715],2495,[1826,1827,1828,1829],"Full-sized folding scooter with 4-wheel stability","Mono-shock suspension for comfort","Higher 133kg weight capacity than Minimo","Larger pneumatic tyres for better ride quality",[1831,1832,1833,1834],"Heavier than Minimo range at 42kg","Only 12-mile range","Larger folded footprint","No indicators or mirrors","TGA Mobility","tga-mobility",[],{"path":1839,"alt":1840},"/images/scooters/tga-mobility/maximo.jpg","TGA Maximo full-size folding mobility 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indicators, and mirrors — the only folding Class 3 scooter in the TGA range.",47,13.5,[1711,1712,1713,1714,1715],2695,[1850,1851,1852,1853],"Only folding Class 3 scooter in the TGA range","Road-legal with full lighting and mirrors","Lithium battery for lighter weight","Folds in a single movement",[1855,1856,1832,1857],"6mph max — slower than typical Class 3 scooters","Heavier than Maximo at 47kg","Lower weight capacity than full-size road scooters",[],{"path":1860,"alt":1861},"/images/scooters/tga-mobility/maximo-plus.jpg","TGA Maximo Plus road-legal folding mobility 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55-mile range, adjustable suspension and digital dashboard, folding flat for transport.",55,220,132,139,67,5,"sealed-lead-acid",100,[1715],7695,[1878,1879,1880,1881],"Exceptional 55-mile range","High 220 kg (35 stone) weight capacity","5-wheel stability with adjustable suspension","Digital dashboard and optional all-weather canopy",[1883,1884,1885,1886],"Very expensive at nearly 7700 GBP","No published weight - likely very heavy","No mirrors included","Large turning radius of 132 cm","Quingo","quingo",[],{"path":39,"alt":1891},"Quingo Toura 2 heavy-duty 5-wheel mobility 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