Batteries for most scooters are gel cell sealed batteries which are approved for transport. Batteries for most power wheelchairs are gel cell sealed batteries which are approved for transport. Rear wheel drive scooters have 2 - 12 volt batteries capable of traveling 15 to 20 miles before recharging is needed. Most electric wheelchairs are equipped with 2 gel cell 12 volt batteries capable of going 15 to 20 miles on a full charge over level terrain. These sealed batteries are approved for transport.
Scooters can usually break down into parts for placement in the trunk of a car.
They can also be handled with the assistance of a power or hydraulic lift mounted on the floor of the trunk or the back of a van. Very few power wheelchairs breakdown for placement in the trunk of a car. Vehicles most always need to be adapted with a lift or ramps because they are too heavy to lift. Go to WheelchairNet's directory of scooter and wheelchair manufacturer's Go to the WheelchairNet Discussion Area to ask questions or share your thoughts on this topic with others. Copyright 1999 University of Pittsburgh.