EV Rider Transport AF+
This reviewThe lightest remote-folding scooter we compared: 49 lb, a 31-inch turn, and a 250 lb limit.
- + 250 lb
- + 49 lb heaviest piece
$2,250 at Mobility Department · checked Nov 12, 2026
EV Rider Transport AF+ review
Best for lighter riders who want a remote fold at the lowest weight: 49 lb, and the tightest turn here.
- 7.8/10Fair
- No. 13 of 14
- + 250 lb capacity
- + 8 mi range
- + 49 lb heaviest piece
- + Auto-folding (remote)
$2,250 at Mobility Department
Checked November 12, 2026 · seller's "regular" price $2,500
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The lightest remote-folding scooter we compared: 49 lb, a 31-inch turn, and a 250 lb limit.
250 lbWeight capacity
The maker's rating for the rider plus anything carried. Treat it as a hard limit.
49 lbHeaviest piece
Folds in one piece: 49 lb with the battery
8 miRange per charge
Up to 8 miles per charge (EV Rider); the seller lists 10
253 WhBattery
One 25.2 V, 10.05 Ah lithium-ion battery (EV Rider)
None statedWarranty
EV Rider links its warranty from the product page but did not publish the terms there on November 12, 2026.
The EV Rider Transport AF+, in three lines
The Transport AF+ folds and unfolds by remote in under 10 seconds, EV Rider says, and weighs 49 lb with its lithium battery, the lightest auto-folder we compared. Its 31-inch turning radius is the tightest on this list.
Mobility Department listed it at $2,250 on November 12, 2026, against $2,500. EV Rider itself only quotes on request.
The catch: a 250 lb limit, a 3 degree recommended climbing angle and no warranty terms on EV Rider's product page. It lands thirteenth of fourteen in our formula.
Who it's for
Buy it if
- The rider is under 250 lb and mostly on flat ground: airports, ships, malls
- You want a remote fold at the lowest possible weight
- Indoor maneuvering matters: 31 inches is tight
Skip it if
- The rider is over 250 lb
- Your neighborhood has hills or steep ramps
- You want a published warranty before you pay
What EV Rider publishes
EV Rider's spec table is thorough: 3.8 mph, up to 8 miles of range (Mobility Department lists 10), 33.5 inches long and 16.5 wide, 1.4 inches of ground clearance, solid 8 and 6 inch tires, a 180 W motor, electromagnetic brakes, a 4 to 6 hour charge, and a folded size of 30 by 16.5 by 17.7 inches. It comes in blue, copper, burgundy and silver.
EV Rider adds that its performance figures come from ideal laboratory conditions and that real results will differ, which is honest and worth remembering for range.
The battery and the FAA math
EV Rider lists a 25.2 V, 10.05 Ah lithium-ion battery and does not print the watt-hours. The FAA says to multiply volts by amp-hours: about 253 Wh, under the 300 Wh limit for removable mobility device batteries. EV Rider calls the scooter "fully airline-approved"; your airline still sets the procedure.
Why it scores low despite the clever fold
Our formula weighs capacity at 15% and warranty at 10%. A 250 lb limit and a warranty we could not read cost it, and a 49 lb lift and $2,250 price do not make that up. If the rider is under 250 lb, it is still a smart pick for travel; otherwise the Journey So Lite is lighter and the Transformer 2 carries more. See Transformer 2 vs Transport AF+.
What we like, and the catch
- Folds and unfolds by remote in under 10 seconds (EV Rider)
- 49 lb with the battery, the lightest auto-folding scooter here
- 31-inch turning radius, the tightest we compared
- 25.2 V, 10.05 Ah lithium battery (about 253 Wh); EV Rider calls it fully airline-approved
The catch: EV Rider rates it for 250 lb and recommends a maximum climbing angle of 3 degrees, so ramps and hills are a real limit. Its 15-inch-wide, 12-inch-deep seat is small. And the warranty link on EV Rider's product page led to a missing page when we checked on November 12, 2026, which scores low in our formula: ask the seller for the warranty in writing.
EV Rider Transport AF+ specs
TypeFolding scooter
FoldingAuto-folding (remote)
Sold byMobility Department
Total weight49 lb with the lithium battery (EV Rider)
Heaviest pieceFolds in one piece: 49 lb with the battery
Weight capacity250 lb
Range per chargeUp to 8 miles per charge (EV Rider); the seller lists 10
Top speed3.8 mph
BatteryOne 25.2 V, 10.05 Ah lithium-ion battery (EV Rider)
Turning radius31"
Ground clearance1.4"
WheelsNot stated
SuspensionNo
SeatFolding seat, 15" wide × 12" deep
Size33.5" long × 16.5" wide
Folded or broken down30" × 16.5" × 17.7" folded
Climbing3° maximum recommended
ExtrasFolds and unfolds by remote in under 10 seconds (EV Rider); Smallest turning radius we compared: 31"; Four colors
WarrantyEV Rider links its warranty from the product page but did not publish the terms there on November 12, 2026.
Medicare code (HCPCS)Not stated
From EV Rider's and Mobility Department's pages, read November 12, 2026. "Not stated" means we could not find the figure there.
What it costs on Nov 12, 2026
$2,250 on November 12, 2026, from the Mobility Department product page. Mobility Department showed $2,250 against $2,500. EV Rider itself only quotes on request.
Delivery: Mobility Department listed free shipping, 3-5 business days.
Returns: Mobility Department publishes its own return policy (linked on the product page): read it before ordering, scooters ship by freight or parcel.
Scooter prices move with sales and battery options. The button opens Mobility Department's page so you see today's number before you decide.
Can it go on a plane?
Its lithium battery is about 253 Wh (25.2 V × 10.05 Ah, the FAA's own formula; EV Rider does not print the Wh), under the FAA's 300 Wh limit for a removable mobility-device battery, which travels in the cabin. Tell the airline before you fly.
What the seller says: EV Rider calls it "fully airline-approved".
The rules are on the FAA's batteries page; our airline guide walks through the booking calls.
7.8/10, fair
No. 13 of 14 in our overall ranking. Each criterion is rated from what EV Rider and Mobility Department publish, on the scales shown on our method page; anything not stated scores low.
Price (dated, US) (25%)Average
Heaviest piece you lift (20%)Strong
Range per charge (15%)Average
Weight capacity (15%)Weak
Air-travel battery (10%)Top marks
Warranty (10%)Not stated (scores low)
Top speed (5%)Weak
Paperwork and safety
EV Rider does not state an FDA classification for this scooter on the pages we read, so we don't either.
Medicare Part B can cover a scooter only when it is medically necessary for moving around inside your home, with a face-to-face visit, a written order and prior authorization through a Medicare-enrolled supplier. Mobility Department sells this one as a cash purchase. Read our Medicare guide.
This is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or physical therapist about whether a scooter suits you, how far you should ride and how much you can safely lift, and follow EV Rider's instructions for use.
Where these facts come from
Written by Tom Becker, editor, mobility scooters and travel aids, from the pages above, read November 12, 2026. Some links are affiliate links; it never changes our scores. Disclosure.
Compare with rivals
The two scooters closest in price, scored on the same formula.
Golden Buzzaround XL (GB150)
No. 9 of 14Suspension front and rear, a 39-inch turn and USB ports, in a 325 lb scooter you can take apart.
- + 325 lb
- + 42.5 lb heaviest piece
$2,203 at MSRP at Golden · checked Nov 12, 2026
Journey So Lite
No. 11 of 14Folds in one piece, rolls like a suitcase, and its 240 Wh battery sits under the FAA's 300 Wh line.
- + 275 lb
- + 44.5 lb heaviest piece
$2,195 at SteadyHome Mobility · checked Nov 12, 2026
EV Rider Transport AF+ questions
What is the weight limit of the EV Rider Transport AF+?
250 lb, per EV Rider. It is the lowest limit among the folding scooters we compared.
Can you fly with the EV Rider Transport AF+?
EV Rider calls it fully airline-approved. Its 25.2 V, 10.05 Ah battery works out to about 253 Wh, under the FAA's 300 Wh limit for removable mobility device batteries. Tell your airline ahead of time.
How heavy is the EV Rider Transport AF+ to lift?
Folds in one piece: 49 lb with the battery. In total: 49 lb with the lithium battery (EV Rider).
Will Medicare pay for the EV Rider Transport AF+?
Medicare Part B can cover a scooter only when it is medically necessary for moving around inside the home, with a face-to-face visit, a written order and prior authorization through a Medicare-enrolled supplier. Mobility Department sells it as a cash purchase. Read our Medicare guide before you count on it.
Related reading
See where the EV Rider Transport AF+ ranks
It is No. 13 of 14. The full ranking shows every scooter on the same formula, with dated prices.