Lithium battery upgrades for mobility scooters
Lighter. Longer lasting. Fitted at home.
Why upgrade to lithium?
Most mobility scooters and power chairs come with sealed lead-acid (SLA or AGM) batteries. They are heavy, lose power as they run down, and often need replacing after a couple of years of regular use.
A lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery is a lighter, modern replacement that delivers steady power and lasts many more charge cycles. We check your scooter, recommend the right battery and charger, and fit it at your home anywhere in metropolitan Adelaide.
Want the detail first? Read our guide: is it time to upgrade your mobility scooter to a lithium battery?
The benefits
What you can expect from lithium
Much Lighter
A lithium battery typically weighs around half as much as the lead-acid batteries it replaces — easier if you lift the batteries out, dismantle the scooter or load it into a car.
Lasts Far Longer
Lithium iron phosphate batteries are typically rated for 2,000 or more charge cycles, compared with a few hundred for most lead-acid batteries, so they need replacing far less often.
Steady Power
Lithium holds its voltage until it is nearly flat, so your scooter keeps its speed and hill-climbing ability instead of slowing down as the charge runs low.
More Usable Range
More of a lithium battery's capacity can be used than a lead-acid battery's, so a battery with a similar rating usually takes you further on each charge.
Faster Charging
Paired with a matched lithium charger, most lithium batteries recharge noticeably quicker than lead-acid — handy if you ride every day.
Holds Its Charge
Very low self-discharge means the battery keeps its charge well if your scooter sits unused for a few weeks.
Is my scooter suitable?
Most scooters and power chairs that run on two 12V batteries (a 24V system) can be upgraded, but every model is different. When we quote, we check:
- The battery compartment size and how the battery is secured
- Your scooter’s controller and wiring
- Charging — lead-acid chargers are not designed for lithium, so a compatible lithium charger is usually part of the upgrade
- How far and how often you ride, so the battery capacity suits you
Flying with your scooter? Airlines limit the size of lithium batteries on mobility aids. Let us know and we will take that into account.
How it works
- Request a quote — tell us about your scooter using our quick form.
- We contact you — we talk through your scooter, how you use it and your options.
- Your quote — we recommend the right battery and charger and give you a price.
- Fitted at home — if you go ahead, we book a time, fit the battery and test everything at your home.