The So Lite® Scooter: Lightweight, Safe, and Easy to Use
The So Lite® Scooter is designed to get you moving with ease and confidence. Lightweight and safe, it’s perfect for shopping, visiting friends, and exploring. With a battery that lasts up to eight miles on a single charge and innovative Electronic Anti-Tip Technology, the So Lite® Scooter is your ultimate mobility companion.
Built for Safety
• Combines the stability of a four-wheel scooter with the compact convenience of a three-wheel design.
• Equipped with Electronic Anti-Tipping Stability Control (ESC) to intelligently slow down during turns, ensuring safe navigation even at full speed.
Lightweight and Easy to Transport
• Weighs only around 40 lbs with the battery removed, much lighter than most mobility scooters that weigh over 100 lbs.
Convenience with Premium Features
• Two-Touch Folding: Fold the seat with one knob and collapse the tiller with another—no complicated disassembly or multiple parts to reassemble.
• Folds into a compact size and can be rolled like luggage to fit easily into a car’s backseat or trunk.
• Includes premium accessories like an undercarriage basket, front bag, rear bag, and a cup holder.
• Fold-up armrests for easy entry and exit.
• Narrow design fits through standard household door frames.
• Eight miles of use on a single charge.
Ready for Travel
• FAA-compliant for air travel—use it in airports and easily check it as oversized luggage at the jetway.
• Travels at speeds up to 5 mph, allowing you to keep up with loved ones, friends, or pets.
• Bright headlight for safe use during dawn or dusk.
Rechargeable Battery with Long Life
• Lightweight 3.7 lb rechargeable lithium battery (24V 10Ah), significantly lighter than others that weigh up to 20 lbs.
• Charges conveniently on the steering column, eliminating the need to remove the battery.
• Provides eight miles of use on a single charge and fully recharges in just six hours.
With its combination of safety, portability, and premium features, the So Lite® Scooter is the perfect mobility solution for active lifestyles.
Specifications
Product Specifications
Dimensions
• Scooter Length: 39.5”
• Scooter Width: 21.5”
• Scooter Height: 37”
Folded Dimensions
• Length: 39”
• Width: 21”
• Height: 17”
Seat Dimensions
• Width: 17”
• Height: 18”
Weight
• Scooter Weight Without Batteries: 40.8 lbs
• Scooter Weight With Batteries: 44.5 lbs
Weight Capacity
• Maximum User Weight: 275 lbs
Wheels
• Front Wheel Size: 6”
• Back Wheel Size: 10”
Performance
• Max Speed: 5 mph
• Max Climbing Gradient: 8°
• Minimum Turning Radius: 45”
• Max Mid-Frame Ground Clearance: 4”
Battery
• Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion (24V 10Ah)
• Range: Up to 8 miles depending on travel speed, user weight, and usage.
Features
• Seat Type: Folding seat with removable cushion
• Lights: Front LED for visibility and safety
• Storage: Metal basket under the seat and two removable carry bags
• Tiller Type: Straight handle for easy maneuvering
• Charger: 2 amp charger included
• Brakes: Automatic electromagnetic brakes
Colors
• Available in Blue and Red
FAQ
What are the benefits of the So Lite Scooter?
The So Lite Scooter is a revolution in scooter design. Its ultra lightweight frame makes it easier to transport. Take that innovative lightweight design and add an industry-leading list of safety and comfort features, and you've got a scooter package worthy of leading the pack.
What safety features does the So Lite Scooter have?
We built the So Lite Scooter with safety in mind. It has an electronic stability control feature along with anti-tipping wheels to prevent tipping backward.
How much does the So Lite scooter weigh?
We've designed the So Lite Scooter specifically to be ultra lightweight. Fully assembled and ready to go, the So Lite Scooter weighs in at 44.5 lbs (with battery).
How small does the scooter get when completely folded? Can it fit in the trunk of a car easily?
The So Lite Scooter easily folds down to a reasonable 39" L x 21" W x 17" H, making it perfect for sliding into the backseat or trunk of most vehicles.
Does the So Lite Scooter have a weight capacity?
The So Lite Scooter is capable of supporting a person weighing up to 275 lbs.
Is assembly required?
No. The So Lite Scooter arrives completely assembled. You simply unfold it upon arrival using the following steps: 1. Unfold the scooter: First, set the scooter with all its wheels on the ground. Then loosen the tiller adjuster knob and lift the tiller into an upright position. Re-tighten the tiller adjuster knob, making sure the tiller is now fully tightened in position. 2. Unfold the seat: Simply lift up the seat-back into the driving position. You should hear and feel the fold knob click into the lock position. Check that the seat fold knob is now securely positioned. (The fold knob is located on the left-hand side of the scooter.)
Is the So Lite Scooter easy to handle for transit or storage?
Yes! It's specifically designed to be incredibly easy to fold, which makes the So Lite Scooter a breeze to transport wherever you may want to go—or store as needed.
Do the brakes lock to prevent the So Lite Scooter from rolling?
The So Lite Scooter features electronic brakes that will automatically engage when your scooter comes to a stop.
How do you fold the So Lite Scooter?
Folding the So Lite Scooter is so simple! Just pull out the fold knob and at the same time gently lower the seatback down into its folded position. Once the seatback is folded, loosen the tiller adjuster knob and gently lower the tiller into the folded position. Then re-tighten the tiller knob to hold the tiller in position.
How do you charge the So Lite Scooter battery?
The scooter's battery can easily be charged by plugging directly into the port on the handlebars. No removal of battery required (although, if you prefer, you can remove the battery to charge it).
How long will the battery last on a single charge?
Depending upon usage (travel speed, user weight, etc.), the So Lite Scooter's battery will last up to eight miles of use.
How long does it take to fully charge the battery?
Charging can take up to six hours or less, depending on the level of power already used. With a range of up to eight miles, most owners rarely run the battery all the way down in a single day.
How long will the battery last before it needs to be replaced?
The short answer is, it depends on usage and conditions. The battery on average lasts for several years for many of our customers.
How much does the So Lite Scooter battery weigh?
The Scooter's battery weighs approximately 3.7 lbs.
What is the warranty on the So Lite Scooter?
The So Lite Scooter frame and mechanical components are covered with a one-year limited warranty. The original supplied tires and fabric seat are covered with a limited warranty for six months. You can find out more information about the warranty in the User Manual & Warranty package.
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Warranty
Journey Health & Lifestyle® warrants all our products to be free from defects in materials, workmanship and assembly. A standard twelve (12) months warranty from the original purchase date applies to the core list of Journey products under normal use in accordance with specifications and warnings and with some limitations, exclusions, restraints or extensions including but not limited to parts, labor, service and other specific considerations. (Specific additional limitations and extensions of warranty, particularly as they relate to the Journey Health & Lifestyle® line of mobility products, can be found in the Addendum below.) If within the twelve-month warranty period, any component or part shall be proven to the satisfaction of Journey Health & Lifestyle® to be defective, the product shall, at the option of Journey Health & Lifestyle®, be repaired or replaced. Contact Journey Health & Lifestyle® before sending any product for warranty repair or replacement. Do not send any product without our prior written consent.
Limitations and Exclusions
This warranty does not cover damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from accident, negligence, misuse, abuse, normal wear and tear, damage in shipment, improper operation or failure to follow instructions according to the User Manual, component failure, improper storage, neglect of prescribed maintenance procedures, repair or attempted repair or modifications made or authorized by anyone other than Journey Health & Lifestyle®, normal gradual reduction in battery performance due to heavy use, deterioration due to external factors such as extremes in temperature or humidity, corrosive atmosphere or other natural events such as lightning, flood or circumstances beyond the control of Journey Health & Lifestyle®.
This warranty applies in North America only and is extended only to the original purchaser of the product when purchased directly from Journey Health & Lifestyle® (USA) and is nontransferable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from place to place.
The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other express warranties or implied warranties, if any, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and shall not extend beyond the duration of the express warranty provided herein. Journey Health & Lifestyle® shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages whatsoever and disclaims any liability beyond the initial purchase price of the product.
Addendum
In addition to the previously cited provisions and limitations, other warranty considerations for the line of Journey Health & Lifestyle® mobility products (Zinger, Zoomer, Zoomer Lite, Perfect Walker, So Lite Wheelchair, So Lite Scooter, So Lite Glide, all UPWalkers) include the following extensions and exclusions:
In addition to the previously cited provisions of the standard one-year warranty above, the frame, mechanical and electrical components including the motor of each mobility product in the Journey Health & Lifestyle® mobility line is further specifically warrantied for the same twelve-month period. In addition, warrantied instead for a six- (6) month period are the originally supplied battery, tires, fabric seat, seat back and seat cushion, all guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of six (6) months from the original purchase date.
If, within such warranty period, any component or part shall be proven to the satisfaction of Journey Health & Lifestyle® to be defective, the product shall at the option of Journey Health & Lifestyle® be repaired or replaced with new or refurbished product components. In some cases an installation kit with instructions may be provided to the owner to facilitate installation of a replacement product component. Warranty relating to mobility products does not include any labor charges incurred in product component installation. The warranty period of the repaired or replaced product shall terminate with the termination of the warranty period for the original product. The sole obligation of Journey Health & Lifestyle®, and the customer’s exclusive remedy under this warranty, shall be limited to such repaired or replaced product.
In addition to the previously cited provisions and limitations of the standard one-year warranty above, additional warranty considerations for the UPbed Standard include one-year service with full coverage on parts, including labor, and two-to-three-year full coverage on parts (no labor), and four-to-ten-year coverage on bed frame and non-electric mechanisms. Coverage for the UPbed Independence includes two years on components and 10 years on the bed frame.
In addition to the previously cited provisions and limitations of the standard one-year warranty above, additional warranty considerations for the Journey Health & Lifestyle® lift chair line include a lifetime warranty on the lift mechanism and frame, and three-year warranty on the electronic components.
In addition to the previously cited provisions and limitations of the standard one-year warranty above, additional warranty considerations for the PSC include a lifetime limited warranty on the lift mechanism and frame, and three years on electronic components.
