Electric Mobility/Rascal Ultralite 480 Pavement Mobility Scooter

Our Take

The Electric Mobility Rascal Ultralite 480 is an ultra-light pavement mobility scooter. Its whole appeal is easy lifting. It comes apart into pieces, and the heaviest is just 13 kg. That is light enough for many people to load into a car boot on their own. Top speed is 4 mph, and it carries riders up to 133 kg. The controls are simple and the seat is comfortable from day one. If lifting your scooter in and out of the car is the main thing you need, the Ultralite 480 does it well.

Light comes with limits. The range is short — about 8 miles on a charge. So this is a scooter for quick, local trips, not long days out. It is Class 2 and pavement-only, so it stays off the road. Ground clearance is low at 6.4 cm, so it wants smooth, flat surfaces and struggles with kerbs and rough ground. And even the heaviest 13 kg piece is a real lift for some — worth a trial before you commit. So it is the wrong choice if you need range or all-terrain grip. But as a genuinely portable scooter for short trips, it does the one thing it promises very well.

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Electric Mobility/Rascal

Rascal Mobility Vehicles, part of Electric Mobility, is a US-based manufacturer with a strong presence in the UK. They are known for a wide range of reliable mobility scooters and powerchairs, from travel models to heavy-duty scooters.