Mobility scooters run on stored electrical power from a rechargable battery so if you find yourself grinding to a halt with your scooter not having the range that it once had that its probably time to invest in a new mobility scooter battery. If you’d like to find out more about the mobility scooter battery then you have come to the right place. In this article we’ll look at what type of battery you need, how long they generally last for, and how to care for your new battery to ensure that it lasts for as long as possible. By the time you have finished reading I hope you will know all you need to buy and maintain a mobility scooter battery.
You would be right if you think that a mobility scooter would need a pretty powerful battery to ensure that it can do its job as intended. The exact type of battery you will need for a specific scooter will depend entirely on the model you use as there is even variation in batteries used within model ranges of the same manufacturer. The only way to find out for sure what you need is to consult your user manual or if needed, the manufacturer.
Batteries are expensive at the best of times and unfortunately because mobility scooter batteries are so tailored to the individual model it does mean they can be particularly expensive. Thankfully you can hope to get around two years service before you have to buy a new one and when you think about the amount of abuse these batteries must take on a daily basis this doesn’t sound too bad. Prices vary wildly but you can expect to pay somewhere in the region of £50 to £100.
Mobility Scooter Battery
Maintenance of your battery is pretty simple as they are sealed units there is not too much you can do wrong to reduce their life significantly. You’ll want ensure that you keep your mobility scooter battery charged, failing to plug it into the mains on a regular basis will definitely result in you needing to buy a new one sooner than you hoped. At same time you want to be a aware that you should not over charge your device.
To help your battery and scooter function at its maximum potential you should ensure that battery terminals are kept clean and free from corrosion and that connections are tightened regularly.
Your manual will have some tips for keeping your mobility scooter battery in the best possible condition but remember that whatever you do you will have to buy a new one at some point. Check out the prices in advance and budget for the expense so as not to get too big a shock when the time comes to make the purchase.