Sunrise Medical/Sterling Elite 2 Plus Roadworthy Mobility Scooter
Our Take
The Sterling Elite 2 Plus is a Class 3 three-wheel scooter. It runs at up to 8 mph, so it is road-legal as well as usable on the pavement at reduced speed. It carries riders up to 175 kg. One charge covers around 27 miles, enough for local trips and errands. It is a rigid road scooter weighing 140 kg with its batteries. Only the battery comes out — Sunrise give it as 23 kg and name it the heaviest single part — so the scooter is designed to stay at home with a ramp or hoist rather than travel by car. The Sterling Elite 2 Plus suits riders who want road-legal 8 mph travel with the range for longer journeys.The Sunrise Medical/Sterling Elite 2 Plus is at its best on everyday local trips, and it isn’t the only scooter that suits that kind of use. The Green Power BL800 reaches a longer 35 miles and the Green Power BZ500 is a close match on the numbers, while the Green Power GP500 stretches range to about 45 miles. Comparing them side by side is a good way to narrow things down.
The Sunrise Medical/Sterling Elite 2 Plus is well suited to pottering about locally and running errands. 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
- Sunrise Medical/Sterling
- Number of Wheels
- 3
- Pavement Use
- Yes
- Road Use
- Yes
- Max Speed mph
- 8 mph
- Max Range (Approx.)
- 27 miles
- Total weight — with battery
- 140 kg including the batteries
- Total weight — without battery
- Not published by Sunrise
- Battery weight
- 23 kg for the 72Ah pack — Sunrise name the battery as the heaviest single part
- Battery removable
- Yes — the battery is the one part Sunrise identify as removable
- Heaviest Part
- 23 kg
- Heaviest part comprises
- The 72Ah battery. Nothing else on this scooter is published as coming off
- User Weight Capacity
- 175 kg
- Folding
- No
- Dismantles (Car Boot Scooter)
- No
Key Specifications
- Battery
- 24V 60/70Ah SLA
- Charging Time
- Check with dealer
- Tyre Type
- Pneumatic 14"
- Seat Type
- 360 swivel captain seat, headrest, height/depth adj, slider
Key Features
- Full front and rear suspension
- Large wheels (14"), high ground clearance
- Large LCD dashboard
- Height adjustable, 360º swivel captain's seat
Model Dimensions
- Width (cm)
- 65
- Height (cm)
- Length (cm)
- 139
- G/Clearance (cm)
Sunrise Medical/Sterling
Sunrise Medical is a global giant in the mobility industry. Sterling is one of their flagship brands for mobility scooters and powerchairs, known for its quality and innovative features.



