Travel mobility scooters: a guide to flying, cruising and car trips
A travel mobility scooter should fold quickly, lift into a car boot and have a battery airlines accept. This guide covers what to look for and how to plan a trip with an eFOLDi.
What makes a good travel mobility scooter
- Light enough to lift, or splits into light pieces.
- Folds in seconds without tools.
- An airline-friendly lithium battery that removes easily.
- Enough range for a full day out.
The lightest travel mobility scooters
All four eFOLDi models fold to fit most car boots and use airline-friendly batteries. The eFOLDi Compass weighs just 11kg without its battery, and the eFOLDi Cliq separates into parts with the heaviest piece only 9.9kg. The eFOLDi Lite folds in seconds, and the eFOLDi Explorer offers the longest range for bigger days out.
| Feature | eFOLDi Lite | eFOLDi Explorer | eFOLDi Compass | eFOLDi Cliq |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From $4,790 (save $500) | From $6,250 (save $500) | $5,890 | $5,990 |
| Wheels | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Weight | 14kg (16kg with battery) | 17kg (19kg with battery) | 11kg (13kg with battery) | 31kg total (heaviest part 9.9kg) |
| Max capacity | 120kg | 120kg | 120kg | 120kg |
| Top speed | 6km/h | 12km/h | 6km/h | 6km/h |
| Range | Up to 16km | Up to 22km | Up to 16km | Up to 15km |
| Charge time | 4-5 hours | 5-6 hours | 4-5 hours | Around 6 hours |
| Airline-friendly battery | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Flying with a mobility scooter
Book assistance with your airline when you book your flight, and tell them you're travelling with a mobility scooter with a lithium battery. Airlines set their own rules and usually ask for the battery details in advance. eFOLDi batteries are airline-friendly and we can give you the documents your airline asks for. You can download the battery documents and flight forms for each model on our air travel page.
Taking a scooter on a cruise
Cruise lines usually ask you to tell them about a mobility scooter when you book, and cabins and gangways vary, so a compact folding scooter is easier to store in your cabin and take ashore. Check with your cruise line before you sail.
Car trips and holidays
Fold the scooter, lift it in, and unfold it at your destination. See our folding mobility scooters page for how each model fits in a car boot.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best mobility scooter for travel?
- A lightweight folding scooter with an airline-friendly battery. The eFOLDi Compass is 11kg without its battery, and the Cliq splits into pieces no heavier than 9.9kg.
- Can I take a mobility scooter on a plane?
- Usually yes, with an airline-approved battery and advance notice. Each airline sets its own rules, so contact them when you book.
- Can I take a mobility scooter on a cruise?
- Most cruise lines allow them with notice. A compact folding scooter is easier to store in your cabin.
- What is the lightest mobility scooter?
- The eFOLDi Compass weighs 11kg without its battery (13kg with it).