TGA Zest Pavement Mobility Scooter

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Find the TGA Zest near me

All Dealers

Click for Product & Price

Our Take

The TGA Zest is a compact, no-nonsense pavement scooter for everyday errands. It keeps things simple: easy controls, a tight turning circle and a comfortable seat. That makes it easy to handle in shops and busy spaces. It runs at 4 mph and covers up to 8 miles on a charge. It carries riders up to 135 kg, and a basket handles the shopping. For transport it comes apart into the seat, the battery pack, the rear subframe and the main chassis, and the tiller folds down. If you want a straightforward, dependable scooter for getting around locally, the Zest does the job.

The Zest is a simple, local-use scooter, and its limits reflect that. The range is short at about 8 miles, so it is for quick trips rather than long outings. Its smaller wheels handle smooth pavements well but struggle on uneven or bumpy ground. It is Class 2 and pavement-only, so it stays off the road. It does come apart for the car. TGA publish no weight for the individual pieces, but they do warn that the seat is heavy and awkward to handle, so it is worth trying the lift before you buy. So it is the wrong choice if you need range, rough-ground ability or an easy lift. But for a no-fuss, good-value pavement scooter for daily errands, the Zest is a sensible pick.

Easy loading and storage are what the TGA Zest is about, and a handful of other scooters offer much the same. The Pride Mobility Apex Alumalite comes in lighter at 36kg and the Electric Mobility/Rascal Veo is very similar on paper, while the Motion Healthcare eDrive folds down as a single unit.

Light and packable, the TGA Zest is a sensible pick if storage and transport matter most. It’s well worth a test ride to see how it feels for you day to day. 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 2/Pavement Only
Brand
TGA
Number of Wheels
4
Pavement Use
Yes
Road Use
No
Max Speed mph
4 mph
Max Range (Approx.)
8 miles
Total weight — with battery
50 kg (110 lbs) — the heavy-duty version is 121 lbs, about 55 kg
Total weight — without battery
Not published by TGA
Battery weight
Not published — two 12V 12Ah sealed lead-acid (22Ah long range)
Battery removable
Yes — a single pack that lifts out by a handle
Heaviest Part
Not published by TGA — they publish no piece weights for the Zest
Heaviest part comprises
TGA call the seat heavy and difficult to handle, but give no figure
User Weight Capacity
135 kg
Folding
No
Dismantles (Car Boot Scooter)
Yes — seat, battery pack, rear subframe and main chassis

Key Specifications

Battery
2×12V 12Ah (22Ah option)
Charging Time
~4.5h (est.)
Tyre Type
Pneumatic
Seat Type
Adjustable padded rotating seat 47cm
Flying with this ScooterFlying with a Scooter Guidance

Key Features

  • Compact and affordable
  • Great for pavements and shops
  • Easy to use
  • Comfortable seat
  • 78989
  • https://www.lewismobility.com/product-page/tga-zest

Model Dimensions

Width (cm)
55
Height (cm)
87
Length (cm)
106
G/Clearance (cm)
8

TGA

TGA Mobility is a leading British manufacturer of mobility scooters, powerchairs, and specialist vehicles like the Breeze. Renowned for innovation and quality, they focus on enhancing outdoor access and user independence.

The Basics

Scooter Class
Class 2/Pavement Only
Brand
TGA
Number of Wheels
4
Pavement Use
Yes
Road Use
No
Max Speed mph
4 mph
Max Range (Approx.)
8 miles
Total weight — with battery
50 kg (110 lbs) — the heavy-duty version is 121 lbs, about 55 kg
Total weight — without battery
Not published by TGA
Battery weight
Not published — two 12V 12Ah sealed lead-acid (22Ah long range)
Battery removable
Yes — a single pack that lifts out by a handle
Heaviest Part
Not published by TGA — they publish no piece weights for the Zest
Heaviest part comprises
TGA call the seat heavy and difficult to handle, but give no figure
User Weight Capacity
135 kg
Folding
No
Dismantles (Car Boot Scooter)
Yes — seat, battery pack, rear subframe and main chassis