Freerider City Ranger 8 Roadworthy Mobility Scooter

Our Take

The Freerider City Ranger 8 Roadworthy Mobility Scooter is a robust, powerful class 3 model. Full lights, indicators and a horn make it road-safe. Its four-wheel base keeps it planted on roads and pavements. So it suits riders who want strength and comfort on the road.

It reaches the class 3 limit of 8 mph on the road. Freerider publish no range figure for the City Ranger 8, so ask the dealer what the fitted battery pack will cover. It carries riders up to 136 kg, so larger users get solid support. A strong motor handles hills and kerbs with ease.

The main things to plan for are size and weight. At 90 kg with its batteries in — 56 kg with them out — the City Ranger 8 does not dismantle, so it needs a ramp and proper storage rather than a car boot. For a lighter road-legal option, also look at a mid-size class 3 scooter. It is worth a test drive before you choose.

People drawn to the Freerider City Ranger 8 are usually after range and a proper road-going ride, so it pays to compare it with a few in the same bracket. The Kymco Agility is a more substantial 107kg, while the Van Os Medical Excel Roadster DX8 is closely comparable. Comparing them side by side is a good way to narrow things down.

With its road-legal 8 mph pace, the Freerider City Ranger 8 is built for longer days out. 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.

Freerider

Freerider Mobility is a UK company that designs and manufactures a range of mobility scooters and powerchairs. They focus on creating robust and reliable vehicles to suit a variety of user needs and budgets.