Electric Mobility/Rascal Vortex Roadworthy Mobility Scooter
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Our Take
The Electric Mobility Rascal Vortex is a full-size Class 3 road scooter with a sporty streak. It reaches 8 mph and covers up to 25.5 miles on a charge. It has full road-legal lights and indicators, so it belongs on the road as well as the pavement. The seat is a sport-style leather one, and the controls feel responsive. It also has real capacity — it carries riders up to 178 kg, more than most scooters manage. If you want power, presence and a comfortable long-distance ride, the Vortex delivers it.
The Vortex is big and heavy. It weighs 146 kg and does not fold or come apart. That means it stays in one piece, so you need a garage or shed to store it. Moving it takes a vehicle hoist, not a car boot. Ground clearance is a decent 10 cm, so it copes better with the outside world than a pavement scooter. But 8 mph and 25 miles are its limits, and it is a lot of scooter to house. So it is the wrong choice if space is tight or you want something to lift into a car. But if you have the room and want a powerful, planted road machine, the Vortex is hard to beat.
Serious mileage is the point of the Electric Mobility/Rascal Vortex, and it shares that ground with a few other road-legal machines. The Electric Mobility/Rascal Vision adds distance with roughly 30 miles and the Freerider Land Ranger XL8 is a little heavier at 160kg, while the Green Power Beast is closely comparable. It’s worth a quick look at each before you decide.
If distance matters, the Electric Mobility/Rascal Vortex has the range and speed to cover it. Still, it’s always worth sitting on one and giving it a go before deciding. Find local dealers and prices through our Find this Product Near Me search, and see Buyer’s Guide for pointers on choosing.
The Basics
- Scooter Class
- Class 3/Roadworthy
- Brand
- Electric Mobility/Rascal
- Number of Wheels
- 4
- Pavement Use
- Yes
- Road Use
- Yes
- Max Speed mph
- 8 mph
- Max Range (Approx.)
- 25.5 miles
- Total Weight
- 146.3 kg
- Heaviest Part
- 146.3 kg
- User Weight Capacity
- 178 kg
- Folding
- No
- Dismantles (Car Boot Scooter)
- No
Key Features
- Road legal (class 3)
- Sporty, aggressive styling
- Full suspension
- Powerful performance
- 78513
- https://www.parkgatemobility.co.uk/mobility-scooters_1/8-mph-scooters/rascal-vortex/
Product Specifications
- Width (cm)
- 66
- Height (cm)
- 132
- Length (cm)
- 165
- G/Clearance (cm)
- 10
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.