Electric Scooters or Mobility Scooters are specially
designed for people who have low mobility. An electric scooter is basically a
battery-operated vehicle with the capacity of only one person. These scooters
are mainly used by those people who feel difficulty in standing or walking for
long periods of time. The Electric Scooters or Mobility Scooters are either
designed for indoor use, outdoor use and both indoor and outdoor use. The main
difference between an Electric Scooter and a motorized wheelchair is that the
later is generally intended for indoor use and also costs more.
The Mobility scooters generally come in a wide range of
styles which are capable of accommodating different types of user needs. The
Electric Scooters can have three wheels or maybe four. All these scooters run
with battery power, so there is no chance to create environmental pollution.
The pair of batteries used by these scooters are rechargeable and need to be
re-charged on a regular basis. The time and distance covered by an electric
scooter after every charging depends significantly on the type of battery and
its capacity. There is no need to worry about the operation of these scooters
as they are very easy. The Electric Scooters are generally equipped with
advanced brake systems which make the stopping of these scooters very simple.
These scooters also have parking brake which stops from rolling the vehicle
when it is parked.
Different types of Electric Scooters
There are different types of Electric Scooters or Mobility
Scooters according to the various users needs. They are as follows:
1) Transportable or Foldable Mobility Scooters: As
the name implies these scooters are easily foldable and ready to transport at
any time. These type of scooters are perfect for people those who love
traveling. These scooters can be disassembled into 3 or 4 pieces of light
parts, according to the different scooter models, for easy transport in most
cars trunks.
2) Three-Wheeled Electric Scooters or Mobility Scooters: The
three- wheeled mobility scooters offer full-sized comfort and durability which
is absolutely perfect for both indoor as well as outdoor use. These scooters
have a maximum weight capacity of 300 to 500 lbs.
3) Four-Wheeled Electric Scooters or Mobility Scooters:
Whenever maximum stability is required a fourth wheel is necessary to support
the three- wheeled structure to obtain a stable platform. These types of
scooters are mainly used for outdoor use. These scooters have bigger tires with
wider base and can go as fast as 10 mph.
4) Heavy Duty Electric Scooters: These scooters are built
for heavy people who weigh more than 350 pounds. These scooters come with both
three and four-wheeled models and with the weight capacity up to 500 pounds.
·The Advantages of Electric
Scooters or Mobility Scooters
The main advantages of Electric Scooters or Mobility
Scooters are as follows:
1)As the Electric Scooters are powered by battery therefore
no physical exertion is required.
2)The people with low mobility can go uphill very easily
with the help of these scooters.
3)The person who feels difficulty in walking does not need
anybodies assistance to drive these scooters as it is very easy operating these
scooters.
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