Invacare Scorpius Portable Mobility Scooter

Our Take

The Invacare Scorpius is one of the lightest four-wheel scooters you’ll find. It’s a Class 2 model, capped at 4 mph and meant for pavements rather than roads. Despite the low weight, four wheels keep it stable and easy to control.

The frame handles riders up to 114 kg, and a full battery gives roughly 9 miles. That covers a supermarket trip, a stroll round the park or a short errand without worry.

Portability is what sets the Scorpius apart. The whole scooter weighs 30 kg with its battery fitted. The battery lifts out without tools and weighs 2.8 kg, so the piece you actually carry is 27.2 kg. It folds as one piece rather than separating into sections, so it will go in a boot — but 27.2 kg in a single lift is not light, and is worth trying before you buy.

Choose the Invacare Scorpius if getting the scooter in and out of a car is your main concern. It rewards frequent travellers who stick to smooth pavements. If you want a longer range or a faster road-legal machine, a bigger model will serve you better.

Portability is the Invacare Scorpius’s calling card, and a couple of other scooters chase the same easy-transport idea. The Drive Devilbiss 4 Wheel Auto Folding folds down as a single unit and the Drive Devilbiss AutoFold is heavier at 27.5kg, while the Drive Medical Flex Auto Fold sits in much the same bracket.

As an easy-to-transport scooter, the Invacare Scorpius is made for popping in the car and heading off. Numbers only tell you so much, so do try before you buy where you can. To compare prices near you, try the Find this Product Near Me search, and Buyer’s Guide is worth a look for the key things to check.

Invacare

Invacare is a global manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment, including a comprehensive line of mobility scooters and powerchairs. Founded in the US, the company is a giant in the industry, committed to making life’s experiences possible for users.