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Used Scooterpac Savvy Defender
The Scooterpac Savvy Defender is a large 8 mph road scooter in Scooterpac's Savvy range. At 8 mph it is a Class 3 road vehicle, with a 4 mph setting for pavements. Scooterpac gives a range of up to 36 miles and a maximum user weight of 250 kg (39 st 5 lb), and it has a 1400W motor. It starts with a key or an NFC fob, and some have Scooterpac's hardtop canopy.
At a glance
8 mph
Top speed
Up to 36 miles
Range
250 kg
Maximum user weight
15°
Maximum slope
In stock now
None in stock at the moment.
Specification
Manufacturer's figures.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 8 mph, with a 4 mph pavement mode (Class 3) |
| Range | Up to 36 miles (Scooterpac's figure); Scooterpac says range varies with the batteries' charge and condition, the ground, the tyres and the load |
| Maximum user weight | 250 kg (39 st 5 lb; Scooterpac says 39 stone) |
| Maximum slope | 15° |
| Turning radius | 1600 mm |
| Motor | 1400W, 24V DC, rear-wheel drive, sealed transaxle |
| Brakes | Electromagnetic, plus a hand brake lever for emergencies |
| Tyres | Pneumatic, 13", 30 psi front and rear |
| Battery and charging | |
| Batteries | 2 × 12V 75Ah, under the seat |
| Charging | Through a charge port on the left of the tiller column |
| Size and weight | |
| Length | 1600 mm (1995 mm with the hardtop canopy) |
| Width | 805 mm (1080 mm with the hardtop canopy, its mirrors fully out) |
| Height | 1435 mm (1775 mm with the hardtop canopy) |
| Weight | 146 kg (Scooterpac does not say whether this includes the batteries) |
| Hardtop canopy | On some scooters: roof, side curtains and rear mirrors |
| Seat and controls | |
| Seat | Slides forwards and backwards, swivels to 90°, backrest angle adjusts, headrest adjusts in height, armrest adjuster wheel |
| Tiller | Angle adjusts; 5 buttons, a speed mode dial and a dial that limits the top speed |
| Starting | Ignition key or NFC fob |
| Display | Digital LCD: speed, battery status and total miles |
| Lights | Front light, indicators and hazard lights |
| Extras | USB charging port (1.5 amps), Bluetooth audio player with speaker, horn, rear anti-tip wheels |
Before you buy a used Savvy Defender
How fast does the Savvy Defender go, and can it go on the road?
Up to 8 mph. It is a Class 3 scooter, so it can be used on the road at 8 mph and on pavements in its 4 mph mode.
How far will it go on a charge?
Up to 36 miles, by Scooterpac's figure. Scooterpac says range varies with the batteries' charge and condition, the ground, the tyres and the load.
What is the maximum user weight?
250 kg (39 st 5 lb). Scooterpac gives it as 39 stone.
How big is it?
Scooterpac gives it as 1600 mm long, 805 mm wide and 1435 mm high, and 146 kg. With the hardtop canopy it is 1995 mm long, 1080 mm wide with the mirrors out and 1775 mm high.
Do all Savvy Defenders have a canopy?
Not necessarily. Scooterpac's manual gives the sizes both with and without its hardtop canopy (a roof, side curtains and rear mirrors), so some have one and some are open.
Is the Savvy Defender right for you?
Tell us how you’ll use it and we’ll say honestly if another model fits better.