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Used Drive DeVilbiss AeroCarbon Manual Fold
The Drive AeroCarbon Manual Fold is a small folding boot scooter with a carbon fibre frame. It weighs 13.8 kg without its battery and folds in one piece to 38 × 52 × 69 cm. It goes up to 4 mph, carries riders up to 125 kg and goes up to 9.4 miles on a charge (Drive's figure). It is a scooter, not the AeroCarbon powerchair.
At a glance
13.8 kg
Weight (without battery)
4 mph
Top speed
Up to 9.4 miles
Range
125 kg
Maximum user weight
In stock now
None in stock at the moment.
Specification
Manufacturer's figures.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 4 mph (6.4 km/h), with 5 speed settings |
| Range | Up to 9.4 miles (15.2 km) (maker's figure, for a 100 kg rider on a new, fully charged battery at 20°C) |
| Maximum user weight | 125 kg (19 st 9 lb) |
| Maximum slope | 6° |
| Ground clearance | 45 mm at the front, 95 mm in the middle, 15 mm at the anti-tip wheels (user manual; Drive's web page says 8 cm) |
| Turning diameter | 2400 mm |
| Motor | 24V, 150W brushless |
| Suspension | Rear |
| Water protection | IPX4 (protected from water splashes) |
| Legal class | Class 2 pavement scooter |
| Size and weight | |
| Length × width × height | 960 × 520 × 970 mm |
| Folded (L × W × H) | 380 × 520 × 690 mm |
| Weight without battery | 13.8 kg (13.2 kg with the armrests and cushion also off) |
| Battery weight | 1.7 kg |
| Frame | Carbon fibre |
| Folding | Folds by hand in one piece, with a release lever |
| Seat | 410 mm wide × 360 mm deep; the armrests screw on and can be left off to save weight |
| Wheels | 175 mm solid PU tyres, front and rear |
| Battery and controls | |
| Battery | 25.2V 10Ah (252Wh) lithium-ion, removable |
| Charging | On the scooter with its 2A charger (Drive recommends 6 hours); off the scooter on an optional charging base |
| Display | LCD showing speed, battery and trip distance |
| Starting | Keyless NFC card or a 4-digit PIN |
| USB | USB-A and USB-C ports on the controller |
| Lights | Front and rear |
| Air travel | Drive says it is suitable for air travel; check with your airline first |
Before you buy a used AeroCarbon Manual Fold
How heavy is the AeroCarbon Manual Fold to lift?
It weighs 13.8 kg without its battery, and the battery is 1.7 kg. With the armrests and cushion also taken off it is 13.2 kg. It folds in one piece and is lifted by the front of the seat frame.
How small does it fold?
To 380 mm long, 520 mm wide and 690 mm high. You lift the orange release lever and push the tiller and seat together until it clicks.
How far and how fast does it go?
Up to 4 mph, which makes it a Class 2 pavement scooter. Drive gives a range of up to 9.4 miles (15.2 km), for a 100 kg rider on a new, fully charged battery. Drive says the rider's weight, the battery's charge and condition, slopes, the weather and how it is driven all affect this.
What is the maximum user weight?
125 kg (19 st 9 lb).
Can I take it on a plane?
Drive says it is suitable for air travel. Its 25.2V 10Ah lithium-ion battery may need special packing under IATA or UN rules, so contact your airline before you travel.
Is the AeroCarbon Manual Fold right for you?
Tell us how you’ll use it and we’ll say honestly if another model fits better.