What is the scooter's top speed?
Speed is dependent on make, model and battery condition. 10 kph is a safe top speed when there are no pedestrians.
Do you need a driver's licence to drive a scooter?
Scooters are not considered motor vehicles and therefore you do not need a licence to operate.
Where should I drive my scooter?
You should drive on the pavement where possible. If there is no safe way of getting on the pavement, drive alongside footpath as close as possible. Scooters are not permitted on a motorway. Be Visible.
Is it alright to drive my scooter into a shopping centre?
Shopping centres allow scooters entry. The Caddy models are specifically designed for driving around crowded areas, such as shopping centres.
Can I drive through the rain on my scooter?
Scooters are equipped with advanced components, which are water resistant. Nonetheless, it is recommended you avoid driving through large puddles or leaving the scooter in the rain for a long period of time.
What is the average life-span of a scooter? How often do I need to replace it?
On average, our customers use their scooters for 5 years before they replace it with a newer model.
How do I maintain my scooter?
In order to keep your scooter working properly and safely, you should always fully charge the battery, check tyre pressure regularly. Have your scooter serviced annually as a minimum. If you are a daily user, recommend a service every 6 months. Also, insist on original Afiscooter parts for your scooter.
My scooter's range isn't very long, what do I do?
Generally speaking good batteries fully charged will allow 50 km on an even surface with a driver / load of 80kg.
Electric scooters use more battery power on hills, travelling rough terrain like grass, muddy fields, and metaled surfaces. The heavier the load the shorter the distance.
Get your batteries load tested.
Why does my year-and-a-half-old scooter does not go very far?
The scooter works on batteries. Despite the daily charging of the scooter hot and cold conditions have an effect on batteries. Quality gel batteries are recommended as they are more tolerant to temperature change and designed for use in mobility scooters.
My scooter has been standing for 6 months, my electrician says I need new batteries. Batteries that have not been charged for a significant period of time will lose their ability to charge again. Batteries need to be regularly charged even when not in use.
Do I need to do any maintenance on the Drive Unit?
Afiscooters drive units are manufactured for longevity. The consumable parts can be replaced by a qualified service technician.
Other makes and models may have a sealed drive unit that cannot be serviced.
Should I buy a used scooter? If so, who from?
Buying a used scooter can be a tricky business. To minimize risk, we suggest you see a Scooter dealer and insist on the following: That the scooter is in proper working order and has undergone a safety check; check the length of guarantee; check there are spare parts and technical support available for this model.
Speed is dependent on make, model and battery condition. 10 kph is a safe top speed when there are no pedestrians.
Do you need a driver's licence to drive a scooter?
Scooters are not considered motor vehicles and therefore you do not need a licence to operate.
Where should I drive my scooter?
You should drive on the pavement where possible. If there is no safe way of getting on the pavement, drive alongside footpath as close as possible. Scooters are not permitted on a motorway. Be Visible.
Is it alright to drive my scooter into a shopping centre?
Shopping centres allow scooters entry. The Caddy models are specifically designed for driving around crowded areas, such as shopping centres.
Can I drive through the rain on my scooter?
Scooters are equipped with advanced components, which are water resistant. Nonetheless, it is recommended you avoid driving through large puddles or leaving the scooter in the rain for a long period of time.
What is the average life-span of a scooter? How often do I need to replace it?
On average, our customers use their scooters for 5 years before they replace it with a newer model.
How do I maintain my scooter?
In order to keep your scooter working properly and safely, you should always fully charge the battery, check tyre pressure regularly. Have your scooter serviced annually as a minimum. If you are a daily user, recommend a service every 6 months. Also, insist on original Afiscooter parts for your scooter.
My scooter's range isn't very long, what do I do?
Generally speaking good batteries fully charged will allow 50 km on an even surface with a driver / load of 80kg.
Electric scooters use more battery power on hills, travelling rough terrain like grass, muddy fields, and metaled surfaces. The heavier the load the shorter the distance.
Get your batteries load tested.
Why does my year-and-a-half-old scooter does not go very far?
The scooter works on batteries. Despite the daily charging of the scooter hot and cold conditions have an effect on batteries. Quality gel batteries are recommended as they are more tolerant to temperature change and designed for use in mobility scooters.
My scooter has been standing for 6 months, my electrician says I need new batteries. Batteries that have not been charged for a significant period of time will lose their ability to charge again. Batteries need to be regularly charged even when not in use.
Do I need to do any maintenance on the Drive Unit?
Afiscooters drive units are manufactured for longevity. The consumable parts can be replaced by a qualified service technician.
Other makes and models may have a sealed drive unit that cannot be serviced.
Should I buy a used scooter? If so, who from?
Buying a used scooter can be a tricky business. To minimize risk, we suggest you see a Scooter dealer and insist on the following: That the scooter is in proper working order and has undergone a safety check; check the length of guarantee; check there are spare parts and technical support available for this model.