Vive 3 Wheel Mobility Scooter
This reviewThe cheapest scooter here at $624.99: turns in a 2.6-foot circle, 29 lb heaviest piece, 12.4 miles.
- + 265 lb
- + 29 lb heaviest piece
$624.99 at Vive Health · checked Nov 12, 2026
Vive 3 Wheel Mobility Scooter review
Best for the lowest price on the list, $624.99, and a 2.6-foot turning radius for small homes.
- 8.7/10Very good
- No. 7 of 14
- + 265 lb capacity
- + 12.4 mi range
- + 29 lb heaviest piece
- + Breaks down into pieces
$624.99 at Vive Health
Checked November 12, 2026 · seller's "regular" price $849.99
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The cheapest scooter here at $624.99: turns in a 2.6-foot circle, 29 lb heaviest piece, 12.4 miles.
265 lbWeight capacity
The maker's rating for the rider plus anything carried. Treat it as a hard limit.
29 lbHeaviest piece
29 lb; breaks into four pieces
12.4 miRange per charge
Up to 12.4 miles per charge (Vive)
BatteryBattery
Two 12 Ah batteries (Vive); chemistry not stated
5 years frameWarranty
Vive guarantee: 5 years on the frame, 6 months on electrical parts, batteries and controller, 90 days on the charger.
The Vive 3 Wheel, in three lines
The Vive 3 Wheel is the lowest-priced scooter we compared, $624.99 at Vive on November 12, 2026, and our "best price" pick on the home ranking. Vive lists a 2.6-foot turning radius, the kind that gets you around a kitchen island without reversing.
It breaks into four pieces, the heaviest 29 lb, weighs 77 lb in total, carries up to 265 lb and goes up to 12.4 miles per charge.
The catch: a 6-month warranty on the electrical parts, and three wheels are less steady than four on slopes and uneven ground.
Who it's for
Buy it if
- The budget is tight and the scooter is mostly for indoor and store use
- The home has tight corners
- The rider is under 265 lb
Skip it if
- The scooter will run on slopes, grass or uneven sidewalks often
- You want a long electronics warranty
- The rider is over 265 lb
What $624.99 gets you
Vive lists a 3.7 mph top speed, 7.5-inch solid tires, 2 inches of ground clearance, a 37-inch length and 19.67-inch base, a swivel seat (17 by 14.5 inches, 18.5 to 21.5 inches high) with flip-up armrests, a 24-volt motor with a sealed mini-transaxle, regenerative and electromechanical brakes, a front basket and an LED headlight. It comes in blue, red, silver and black.
Three wheels, honestly
A 3-wheel scooter has one wheel up front, so it turns tighter and leaves more legroom. It also has a narrower base at the front. Vive's own collection page pitches its 3-wheel models for "tight space movement" and its 4-wheel models "for enhanced stability", which is the trade in a sentence. Our 3-wheel vs 4-wheel guide covers who should pick which.
Who should spend more
If the scooter will be used every day for years, the warranty gap is worth money: the Drive Scout LT costs $274 more with a lifetime frame and 24 months on electronics, and the Pride Go Go Ultra X $670 more with a similar warranty. Our cheap scooter ranking puts all four side by side.
What we like, and the catch
- $624.99 at Vive, the lowest price here
- 2.6-foot turning radius for tight rooms (Vive)
- Heaviest piece 29 lb, 77 lb in total
- Swivel seat with flip-up armrests; 30-day return window with authorization
The catch: Electrical parts, batteries and the controller are covered for 6 months only, and the frame for 5 years. Three wheels turn tighter but give up some side-to-side stability compared with four, which matters on slopes and curb cuts. Capacity is 265 lb.
Vive 3 Wheel specs
TypeTravel scooter
FoldingBreaks down into pieces
Sold byVive Health
Total weight77 lb (Vive)
Heaviest piece29 lb; breaks into four pieces
Weight capacity265 lb
Range per chargeUp to 12.4 miles per charge (Vive)
Top speed3.7 mph
BatteryTwo 12 Ah batteries (Vive); chemistry not stated
Turning radius31.2"
Ground clearance2"
Wheels3
SuspensionNo
SeatSwivel seat, 17" × 14.5", 18.5" to 21.5" high, flip-up armrests
Size37" long × 19.67" wide
Folded or broken downNot stated
ClimbingNot stated
Extras2.6-foot turning radius (Vive); Swivel seat with flip-up armrests; Front basket and LED headlight
WarrantyVive guarantee: 5 years on the frame, 6 months on electrical parts, batteries and controller, 90 days on the charger.
Medicare code (HCPCS)Not stated
From Vive's and Vive Health's pages, read November 12, 2026. "Not stated" means we could not find the figure there.
What it costs on Nov 12, 2026
$624.99 on November 12, 2026, from the Vive Health product page. Vive showed $624.99 against $849.99.
Delivery: Ships the same day if ordered before 5 pm, delivered in 1-2 days (Vive).
Returns: 30-day return window from purchase, with a return authorization (Vive).
Scooter prices move with sales and battery options. The button opens Vive Health's page so you see today's number before you decide.
Can it go on a plane?
Vive does not state the battery chemistry on the page we read. Airlines decide on mobility devices based on the battery, so ask the seller for the battery type and rating before you book.
The rules are on the FAA's batteries page; our airline guide walks through the booking calls.
8.7/10, very good
No. 7 of 14 in our overall ranking. Each criterion is rated from what Vive and Vive Health publish, on the scales shown on our method page; anything not stated scores low.
Price (dated, US) (25%)Top marks
Heaviest piece you lift (20%)Top marks
Range per charge (15%)Strong
Weight capacity (15%)Weak
Air-travel battery (10%)Not stated (scores low)
Warranty (10%)Weak
Top speed (5%)Weak
Paperwork and safety
Vive 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. Vive Health 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 Vive'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.
Vive 4 Wheel Mobility Scooter
No. 8 of 14A $675 four-wheeler whose heaviest piece is 29 lb, with a swivel seat and 12 miles of range.
- + 265 lb
- + 29 lb heaviest piece
$674.99 at Vive Health · checked Nov 12, 2026
Drive Scout LT 4-Wheel
No. 2 of 14The $899 scooter with a grown-up warranty: lifetime frame, two years on electronics, up to 9 miles.
- + 300 lb
- + 38 lb heaviest piece
$899 at Mobility Department · checked Nov 12, 2026
Vive 3 Wheel questions
How tight does the Vive 3 Wheel scooter turn?
Vive lists a 2.6-foot turning radius, about 31 inches.
What is the return policy on the Vive 3 Wheel scooter?
Vive lists a 30-day return window from the date of purchase; every return needs a return authorization (1-800-487-3808 or service@vivehealth.com).
What is the weight capacity of the Vive 3 Wheel?
265 lb, per Vive. Treat it as a hard limit: riding above it puts the scooter outside what the maker built and tested it for.
How heavy is the Vive 3 Wheel to lift?
29 lb; breaks into four pieces. In total: 77 lb (Vive).
Will Medicare pay for the Vive 3 Wheel?
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. Vive Health sells it as a cash purchase. Read our Medicare guide before you count on it.
Related reading
See where the Vive 3 Wheel ranks
It is No. 7 of 14. The full ranking shows every scooter on the same formula, with dated prices.