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The Pride Go-Go Elite Traveller strikes the perfect balance between compact and sturdy. Plus, you can fit this mobility scooter into the trunk of most compact vehicles.
But if the Go-Go Elite Traveller isn't your style, check out our other favorite mobility scooters. We found great options that provide more stability, match tighter budgets, suit larger riders, or cozy up to tables better than the competition.
Product | Best for | Price | Top speed | Turn radius | Heaviest piece | Battery life | Learn more |
| Best overall | $1,189.00 | 4 mph. | 33 in. | 29 lbs. | 12.4 miles | View on Amazon | |
| Best heavy-duty scooter | $2,299.00 | 5 mph. | 42 in. | 46 lbs. | 18 miles | View on Amazon | |
| Best for budgets | $749.99 | 3.7 mph. | 30 in. | 29 lbs. | 12.4 miles | View on Amazon | |
| Best all-terrain mobility scooter | $3,349.00 | 7 mph. | 69 in. | 185 lbs. | 23 miles | View on Amazon | |
| Best power chair | $1,719.00 | 3.5 mph. | 26 in. | 37 lbs. | 15.5 miles | View on Amazon |
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The Pride Go-Go Elite Traveller strikes a happy middle ground between portability, stability, and comfort. At 12.4 miles per charge, its battery life is modest, but it can safely get you through a day's errands.
Its speed tops at about 4 miles per hour—about average for an electric mobility scooter this size. It’s just slightly faster than the average walking speed too, so you can ride along your friends or family walking next to you.
Tight turn radius
Delta tiller handles
Travel-friendly weight 
Low top speed
Not suitable for over 300 lbs. Compared to other mobility scooters, the Pride Go-Go Traveller has an impressive turn radius. You’ll only need 33 inches to make it around corners, which is enough for aisles in the library or grocery store, or getting around at home.
The Pride Go-Go Traveller can be transported in vehicles too. The electric scooter is 96 pounds when fully assembled, but it breaks into four lighter parts (the heaviest weighing 28 pounds). It might be too heavy to assemble on your own, but it’s quick work if you have help.
The Pride Go-Go Traveler has tiller handles that limit arm and wrist strain, so you won’t need to hold your arms out at a 90-degree angle to control the scooter.
It has a 300-pound weight capacity, but a narrow chair, so it’s not the best choice for larger passengers.
The Buzzaround EX Extreme comes with either an 18-inch or 20-inch padded seat and can comfortably carry up to 350 pounds. But that’s just one of this heavy-duty scooter’s perks.
This electric mobility scooter can go up to 18 miles in one charge and its top speed is 5 miles per hour. With the speed and mileage this scooter gets, you can take it out to the park or the golf course.
350-pound weight capacity
18 miles per charge
5-miles-per-hour top speed
Hard to transport Overall, the Buzzaround is best for outdoor use. It’s a large scooter, so taking it into tight indoor areas may present problems. But it’s well suited for open spaces like museums, malls, concert halls, and paved trails outdoors.
The biggest drawback to this heavy-duty scooter is its weight. Fully assembled, the Buzzaround weighs 155 pounds with one of its parts weighing up to 53 pounds alone. There's a 3-wheel version that's a smidge lighter, but that one's best for indoor use.
It’s heavy because it has larger components—including the motor, tires, amp controller—than many other electric mobility scooters. Because of its weight, it’s best to bring a portable ramp to load and unload the Buzzaround out of vehicles or ride it out of your house.
Whether it’s your next cross-country flight or errands across town, the Vive 3-Wheel scooter is a lightweight, practical travel companion.
It weighs 77 pounds fully assembled and breaks into four smaller pieces under 30 pounds each. But because it’s so light, it’s best for smaller passengers.
Tight turn radius
Lightweight when fully assembled
Cheaper than most
Low top speed
Low weight capacity The Vive 3-wheel has the tightest turning radius of the bunch. It only needs 30 inches (just over two feet) to make a complete U-turn. If you need a portable indoor scooter to get around your home, it’s nimble enough to get around shelves and corners inside.
It can travel 12.4 miles on one charge but only goes about 3.7 miles per hour. A long charge and slower top speed make this scooter better for crowds (like the airport). You can keep up with others at a walking pace and have enough charge to get through a spacious area (like the next terminal over).
This Vive scooter has a lower weight capacity than the other electric scooters we chose, but it can hold up to 265 pounds.
The Drive Medical Prowler is the workhorse of the bunch. Its pneumatic tires, front and rear wheel suspension, and high ground clearance make it suitable for uneven terrain other scooters can’t touch.
Unfortunately, its size makes it tough to travel with and maneuver indoors.
23 miles per charge
22-inch padded captain’s chair
7-miles-per-hour top speed
Not portable
Not suitable for small indoor areas
Wide turn radius If you have a gravel driveway, ride on grass, or need a higher clearance scooter to get inside, a tough scooter like the Drive Medical Prowler can handle it.
All these power features make the Drive Medical Prowler the biggest scooter in our lineup. It’s a quality outdoor mobility scooter, but it’s not as portable. It can help you get around the garden in your backyard or the trail near your neighborhood with ease.
The Prowler weighs 256 pounds fully assembled with the heaviest piece weighing in at 185 pounds. But it doesn’t break down into many smaller pieces, so you’ll have to lift most of the scooter to load it into a vehicle. It's a two-person job at the very least.
The other great thing about the Drive Medical Prowler is that it can carry up to 500 pounds and has a 22-inch adjustable captain’s seat, making it a smooth, comfortable ride for larger passengers.
Golden Technology's LiteRider Envy is comfy, adjustable, and very agile. It's the odd duck in our round-up since it's technically a power chair, but it's worth considering this design if you spend a lot of time at a table or desk.
15.5 miles per charge
20-inch stadium-style chair
Tight turn radius
Numerous accessories available
May be difficult for some to steer
Basket may be difficult to reach Instead of a basket out in front, the LiteRider Envy's basket is under the seat. This may not be convenient if you have poor flexibility or balance and can't reach underneath you easily. The other dexterity concern involves speed control and steering. Instead of easy-to-grip tiller handles, the LiteRider has a joystick-like LiNX controller on the arm.
The LiteRider Envy's specs compare favorably to our top picks with a 300-pound weight capacity, 20-inch seat, and 15.5-mile battery life.
You can buy all kinds of accessories for the LiteRider Envy, including a seat belt, cup holder, oxygen tank holder, and fittings for other mobility gear like your cane, walker, crutch, or quad cane.
We chose the Pride Go-Go Traveller as our top pick because it hits the sweet spot between durability and portability with its high weight capacity and lightweight parts.
But there’s no one-size-fits-all pick for these devices. It’s important to keep your preferences and lifestyle in mind during your search.
Three- and four-wheel scooters generally have the same features, but four-wheel scooters tend to be more sure-footed. They can handle uneven surfaces and usually carry more weight than three-wheeled scooters. They’re also more expensive on average.
It depends on how often you use your scooter and how long you ride it. But generally, we recommend charging it every two to three days.
Not unless you’re traveling long distances. Most scooters have a top speed between four and eight miles per hour, enough to travel short distances like down the block or around the grocery store. If you’re taking your scooter into a crowded area, you’ll also want a slower scooter to avoid running into others.
But if you want a fast ride, look for all-terrain scooters. Some can reach speeds up to 15 miles per hour (about a four-minute mile).
It depends on your personal mobility. Scooters are best for people with limited mobility who can still walk, board, or exit a scooter. Electric wheelchairs are designed as a more long-term solution.1
Before you choose a mobility device, discuss your options with your doctor. They can help you match the right device to your lifestyle.
We focused on mobility, portability, and comfort to find the best power scooter.
We also looked into features like top speed and battery life, since they determine how far you can travel and how often you’ll have to charge your electric scooter.
Portable scooters have lighter pieces and stow safely in small sedans and SUVs. The more portable your scooter, the easier it is to get around town or go on vacation.
Whether you spend hours or minutes in your scooter, you want a comfortable ride. We looked at features like weight capacity and chair type to find scooters that deliver the smoothest, comfiest rides.
Learn more about our approach to reviews like this one from our methodology page.
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