October 2, 2024 | Natalie Webber

How much does a mobility scooter weigh?

If you’re looking to buy a mobility scooter, you’re probably wondering how they typically weigh, to gauge how easily you can transport and lift it in and out of your car.

Mobility scooters come in all shapes and sizes, so in this article, we’ll look at average mobility scooter weights, and what factors influence make them lightweight or heavier.

How much does a typical mobility scooter weigh?

It’s useful to put mobility scooters into different categories when looking at how much a typical mobility scooter weighs.

The larger class 3 mobility scooters, which are suitable for road use, typically weigh anywhere from 60-100kg.

A typical class 2, pavement mobility scooter weighs anywhere between 40-60kg. These scooters are mainly non-folding, and have a speed limit of 4 mph.

⚖️ Smaller folding travel scooters are the lightest mobility scooters available.


Orion Metro – Class 3 Mobility Scooter	Leo – Class 2 Pavement Mobility Scooter	AeroCarbon – Class 2 Folding Mobility Scooter

How heavy are folding mobility scooters?

⚖️ Folding scooters weigh anywhere from 13kg-30kg, making them easily transportable and ideal for travel.

The lightest scooter in the Felgains range of mobility scooters is the AeroCarbon, which weighs 13kg without the battery.

Some travel mobility scooters are dismantlable, making each part lightweight and easily transportable. When dismantled, the heaviest parts are typically no heavier than 10-15kg. An example of a lightweight mobility scooter that’s dismantlable is the AstroLite.


AeroCarbon Mobility Scooter – Folded	Astrolite Mobility Scooter – Dismantled

What factors affect how much mobility scooters weigh?

There are a number of factors that affect how much a mobility scooter weighs:

1. Construction and materials

How the scooter is made, and what materials are used for the body and frame affect how much it weighs.

Boot scooters available usually make use of lightweight materials such as aluminium and plastics, to reduce the weight.

Heavier duty scooters, especially those designed for road or all-terrain use, use heavier materials like steel for their frames, and thicker plastic and metal components to increase strength, which increases the overall weight of the scooter.

2. Battery type & capacity

When it comes to batteries, larger capacity equals greater weight, which is a tradeoff that you’ll have to weigh up when purchasing your mobility scooter. While the weight difference is usually small, it can make the difference in how easy it is to lift and transport your scooter.

Also, older mobility scooters may have outdated battery designs fitted, which are typically larger and heavier than modern lithium-ion batteries.