Drive Medical Envoy 8 Roadworthy Mobility Scooter
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Our Take
The Drive Medical Envoy 8 is a comfortable, stable Class 3 scooter. It’s road-legal. So it reaches 8 mph on the road and handles pavements too. Four wheels give it a planted, confident stance. The frame also carries users up to 160 kg.
A full charge covers around 30 miles. Meanwhile, the roomy seat and frame make longer trips comfortable. That’s a solid range for days out and errands further afield.
It weighs 100 kg with its batteries in, or 70 kg without them. However, it doesn’t fold or come apart. Because it stays in one piece, you’ll need a ramp and hoist rather than a car boot. It also needs proper storage space at home.
The Drive Medical Envoy 8 suits someone who wants road speed, range and comfort over portability. So if you have somewhere to store and charge it, it fits well. Buyers who need to lift a scooter into a car should choose a lighter folding model instead.
Choosing the Drive Medical Envoy 8 usually comes down to distance and comfort, so here’s how it sits against similar scooters. The Drive Medical Aviator comes in lighter at 89.8kg and the Pride Mobility Celebrity X sits in much the same bracket, while the Pride Mobility Colt 9 trims the weight to 89.8kg. Comparing them side by side is a good way to narrow things down.
With its longer range and road-legal pace, the Drive Medical Envoy 8 is built for proper days out. That said, a proper test drive tells you far more than any spec sheet. Use our Find this Product Near Me search to track down local dealers and compare prices, and have a read of Buyer’s Guide for what to look for.
The Basics
- Scooter Class
- Class 3/Roadworthy
- Brand
- Drive
- Number of Wheels
- 4
- Pavement Use
- Yes
- Road Use
- Yes
- Max Speed mph
- 8 mph
- Max Range (Approx.)
- 30 miles
- Total weight — with battery
- 100 kg (220 lbs) as Drive’s US figure has it; their 70 kg bare weight plus the 33 kg battery pair comes to 103 kg, so treat 100 to 103 kg as the range
- Total weight — without battery
- 70 kg (154 lbs)
- Battery weight
- 33 kg the pair (73 lbs) — two 12V 50Ah sealed lead-acid
- Battery removable
- Yes — but as two loose batteries, not a lift-out pack
- Heaviest Part
- 100 kg
- Heaviest part comprises
- The whole machine — it does not come apart
- User Weight Capacity
- 160 kg
- Folding
- No
- Dismantles (Car Boot Scooter)
- No
Key Specifications
- Battery
- Lead-acid 34Ah (50Ah option)
- Charging Time
- Check with dealer
- Tyre Type
- Pneumatic 11"
- Seat Type
- Swivel captain seat (19"x17")
Key Features
- Road legal (class 3)
- 8 mph speed
- Stylish Envoy design
- Good suspension
Model Dimensions
- Width (cm)
- 59.5
- Height (cm)
- 122
- Length (cm)
- 121
- G/Clearance (cm)
- 6.5
Drive
Drive Medical is a major international manufacturer and distributor of medical products, including a wide array of mobility scooters and powerchairs. They are dedicated to creating high-quality, innovative products at value-conscious prices.