If you have problems with getting out and about a battery mobility scooter could be just the thing for you. A battery mobility scooter has its seat over the two rear wheels, a flat are for your feet, and handlebars in front that turn one, or two, steerable wheels. The seat may swivel to allow easier access.
They generally have all the controls you will need, mounted on the steering column. These may include a control to toggle between forward and reverse and another to alter the speed. These may be in the form of a switch, a lever, or even motor-sport style paddles! Electric models far outnumber petrol-powered models these days, given the efficiency and economy offered by electric motors. They are also, of course, much kinder on the environment.
Battery mobility scooters are generally rear wheel drive and a charged via connection to an external power supply. When looking at their advantages and disadvantages, they really have to be contrasted against electric wheelchairs.
It should be recognized that their main rival for your hard earned money is a conventional electric wheelchair. It has to be said that their core appeal has to be that they are not actually wheelchairs!
They are great for people that lack the arm and shoulder mobility and strength to use a conventional wheelchair. The swivelling seat arrangement is also a lot easier to use than the movable footrests on a wheelchair. In al, they are particularly suitable for people with systemic illnesses but who are not, yet, at the stage where they require the additional torso support a wheelchair offers.
Battery mobility scooters are, however, hindered by their considerable size. They are much longer than wheelchairs, greatly increasing their turning circle. They are also not suitable for use in lifts and in combination with public transport. Whilst requiring less strength than conventional wheelchairs, they do still require a fair degree of strength and stability. They also have limited ground clearance, making them unable to negotiate some obstacles such as curbs.
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