Drive DeVilbiss · boot scooter
Used Drive DeVilbiss AeroMg
The Drive AeroMg is a light folding boot scooter with a magnesium frame. It weighs 17.5 kg in all, or 14.5 kg with the battery, armrests and cushion off, and it folds down in one piece. It is a Class 2 pavement scooter for riders up to 120 kg, with a range of up to 9.9 miles on its lithium battery (Drive's figure).
At a glance
14.5 kg
Weight (no battery, arms or cushion)
17.5 kg
Weight (complete)
Up to 9.9 miles
Range
120 kg
Maximum user weight
In stock now
None in stock at the moment.
Specification
Manufacturer's figures.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 3.7 mph (6 km/h) (Drive's sale sheet says 4 mph) |
| Range | Up to 9.9 miles (16 km) (maker's figure, for a 100 kg rider; Drive's web page and sale sheet say 10 miles) |
| Maximum user weight | 120 kg (18 st 12 lb) |
| Maximum slope | 6° |
| Ground clearance | 50 mm at the front, 90 mm in the middle, 30 mm at the rear |
| Turning radius | 1200 mm (user manual; Drive's web page and sale sheet say 115 cm) |
| Motor | 24V, 250W brushless |
| Water protection | IPX4 (protected from water splashes) |
| Legal class | Class 2 pavement scooter |
| Size and weight | |
| Length × width × height | 995 × 550 × 950 mm |
| Folded (L × W × H, without armrests) | 995 × 440 × 400 mm |
| Total weight | 17.5 kg |
| Lightest lift | 14.5 kg, with the battery, armrests and cushion off |
| Battery weight | 1.9 kg |
| Frame | Magnesium |
| Folding | Seat folds down over the base and the tiller lowers onto it; stays in one piece |
| Storage | Can stand upright on its rear stand |
| Seat | 416 mm wide × 350 mm deep; 390 mm above the footplate |
| Wheels | Solid PU tyres: 175 mm at the front, 195 mm at the rear |
| Battery and controls | |
| Battery | 24V 11.6Ah lithium-ion, removable (Drive's web page and sale sheet call it 12Ah) |
| Charging | On or off the scooter, into the socket on the battery; Drive recommends 3 to 4 hours |
| Starting | Keyless NFC fob |
| Display | Colour LCD |
| Lights | Front headlight |
| Air travel | Drive says it is suitable for air travel; check with your airline first |
| Extras | Some have Drive's rear storage box or phone holder |
Before you buy a used AeroMg
How heavy is the AeroMg to lift into a car?
It weighs 17.5 kg complete. With the battery (1.9 kg), armrests and cushion taken off, it weighs 14.5 kg. It folds in one piece and is lifted by the frame at the front and back.
How far will it go on a charge?
Drive's user manual gives up to 9.9 miles (16 km) for a 100 kg rider; its web page and sale sheet say 10 miles. Drive says slopes, rough ground and climbing kerbs shorten it, as do the rider's weight, the battery's condition and the weather.
How fast does it go?
It is a Class 2 pavement scooter. Drive's user manual gives a top speed of 3.7 mph (6 km/h); its sale sheet says 4 mph.
What is the maximum user weight?
120 kg (18 st 12 lb).
How long does it take to charge?
Drive recommends 3 to 4 hours. The battery can be charged on the scooter or taken off and charged separately.
Is the AeroMg right for you?
Tell us how you’ll use it and we’ll say honestly if another model fits better.