A Robust Mobility Scooter that Folds “Like a Pram”

The mobility scooter they nickname ‘the laptop’ for its unique ability to fold up and pack into a boot or a plane, is about to be launched for the first time in New Zealand. Made out of aeroplane aluminium, weighing less than 30kg all up and meeting European and USA certified manufacturing and safety standards the Easy Travel Elite is being brought to New Zealand by distributor Active Lite. The Easy Travel Elite folds like a pram on the release of safety catches, so that it can be carried in the boot of a car, or by an aircraft. Because it is foldable it is very convenient for users and families with disabled or elderly scooter drivers. It is also ideal for New Zealand’s tourism industry. Despite its lightweight build and portability, it still, in many ways, replaces the mobility function of a car for the elderly. Active Lite says that they were unable to find another foldable mobility scooter distributed in New Zealand, which is why they brought it in. A second model, the Easy Travel Active-8, will also be marketed in New Zealand. At 53kgs, this larger scooter has more features but can still be broken down easily