| Medical Mobility Scooters | | | | scooter is lightweight and long lasting. On average, a |
| If you are physically disabled and have difficulty moving | | | | modern electric scooter can go for 8 to 10 hours |
| around, a medical mobility scooter could be the answer | | | | before it runs out of juice. That translates to 25 to 30 |
| for you. Because of their size and durability, most | | | | miles of driving fun. |
| scooters are designed specifically for outdoor use. | | | | When drivers do run low on power, recharging is a |
| However, there are a few available models that were | | | | cinch. You simply plug it into a common outlet and let it |
| made just for indoor use. | | | | sit for an hour or two. |
| Types of Medical Scooters | | | | Other Features |
| Before you even begin looking for a scooter, it is best | | | | Today's electric scooter is highly portable. Most of |
| to know which type of scooter you want to ride. You | | | | them fold up or even separate into pieces for easy |
| can choose either an electrical or gas powered | | | | storage or transportation. They also include a swivel |
| scooter. Currently, the electrical scooter is much more | | | | seat, a headlight, a basket in back, a horn for honking, |
| popular. This may have something to do with the fact | | | | and mirrors. |
| that gas powered scooters have been outlawed from | | | | Medical mobility scooters are available in a wide |
| some states because they produce pollution. So, | | | | variety of styles and colors. And they're affordable. |
| before you go to purchase a gas powered scooter, | | | | The average scooter starts at around $800. If you |
| make sure to see if they are legal in your state. | | | | want a higher quality model with all the amenities, you |
| Why are these electric scooters so popular? There | | | | should expect to pay up to $5,000. |
| are lots of reasons. To begin with they help save | | | | If you are in need of a good medical scooter, the cost |
| customers money on gasoline. They also have | | | | of obtaining one can be overwhelming at times. Bit |
| undergone countless revisions through the years. In | | | | there is one small secret that you may have |
| fact, when they were first introduced, they were | | | | overlooked. You can also get a scooter for free. If you |
| dismissed by consumers. They said it was bulky and | | | | doctor recommends a scooter, insurance may cover |
| had poor battery life. And they were right! The early | | | | most or even all of the costs. Ask your insurance |
| versions of the scooter where cumbersome and could | | | | agent about this possibility and you may well be on |
| only ride for a few hours before having to be | | | | your way to a brand new medical mobility scooter. |
| recharged. But all that's changed! Today's electric | | | | |