Super lightweight mobility scooters?

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Spareincoming · 08/06/2023 08:54

Do they really exist and can anyone make any recommendations? Or tell me where to begin?

I’d suggest less than 18kg and it needs to fit in a car boot - they have the Mazda that’s actually a Ford Ka in disguise. Quite the ask I suspect!

One of my parents is undergoing chemo and has a number of co-morbidities and whilst they are stubborn and determined to keep they are now finding their legs are letting them down.
They have tasked me with finding a super lightweight mobility scooter as they will not be able to lift it into the car boot and the other parent will have to do that.
The other parent is not capable of lifting too much. My smaller DC is 18kg and that’s the limit I’d say.

Thank you.

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PerkingFaintly · 08/06/2023 17:35

Another option is a lightweight scooter - google should show you plenty - which comes apart fairly straightforwardly into components you can lift separately.

I don't usually have a helper, so for me the foldable chair is best. But if your parent is usually out with you, then they can sit comfortably in the car while you juggle the parts.

The big thing to be aware of is the difference between lead acid batteries (cheaper, much heavier), and lithium batteries, (much lighter, give you greater range). Generally the scooter/chair is designed for one or the other and you can't switch between them.

PerkingFaintly · 08/06/2023 17:30

There are some new ultralight folding electric wheelchairs which meet your spec.

I have a Dashi – it's amazing. I've also looked at an Airfold.

Both come in under 17kg with the battery on, and less if you remove the battery.

https://www.mobilityco.co.uk/airfold-powerchair.html
https://dashrehab.co.uk/dashi-mg/

They're not cheap!

The other solution, as PP have said, is to fit a hoist in the car, although that does limit you to the one vehicle.

AirFold Powerchair | MobilityCo

Developed with innovative and strong carbon fibre, the AirFold provides a stylish slimline design, is super lightweight and folds easily to an excellent compact

https://www.mobilityco.co.uk/airfold-powerchair.html

Mosaic123 · 08/06/2023 17:24

The attachment was a kind of mini electric crane and you hook the mobility scooter on to it and press the button to run it

Mosaic123 · 08/06/2023 16:49

I believe there are attachments you can add to a car where electric power lifts the scooter into your boot for you.

Not sure where one would get one installed. Maybe start with the dealership of the brand of car?

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