TGA · boot scooter
Used TGA Zest
The TGA Zest is a small Class 2 pavement scooter that comes apart to go in a car boot. It goes up to 4 mph, carries riders up to 133 kg (just under 21 stone) and has suspension front and rear. Range depends on the batteries: up to 8 miles on the standard 12Ah or up to 14 miles on the larger 22Ah (TGA's manual; TGA's page says 10 and 16 miles).
At a glance
4 mph
Top speed
133 kg
Maximum user weight
50 kg
Weight (12Ah batteries)
Class 2 (pavement)
Vehicle class
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Specification
Manufacturer's figures.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 4 mph (6 km/h) |
| Range | Up to 8 miles on 12Ah batteries, up to 14 miles on 22Ah batteries (TGA's manual, with a 14 st / 90 kg rider; TGA's page says 10 and 16 miles) |
| Maximum user weight | 133 kg, just under 21 st (TGA's launch news; its 2019 page says 134 kg, its current page and manual 135 kg / 21 st) |
| Maximum slope | 11% (6°), from TGA's manual; TGA's 2019 page says 12% |
| Ground clearance | 7 cm (TGA's manual; TGA's page says 8 cm) |
| Vehicle class | Class 2 |
| Suspension | Front and rear |
| Size and weight | |
| Length | 106 cm (41") with the basket |
| Width | 55 cm (21.5") |
| Height | 87 cm (34") |
| Seat width | 47 cm (18.5"); TGA's manual says 46 cm and its 2019 page 44 cm |
| Wheels | 19.5 cm (7.5") front and rear; TGA's manual says 20 cm |
| Turning radius | 120 cm (47") (TGA's 2019 page) |
| Total weight | 50 kg (110 lb) with 12Ah batteries; 121 lb (about 55 kg) with 22Ah batteries (TGA's manual) |
| Comes apart into | Seat, battery pack, front section (tiller folded down) and rear section |
| Electrics | |
| Batteries | 2 × 12 V 12 Ah (standard) or 2 × 12 V 22 Ah (long range), depending on the scooter |
| Motor | 24 V 270 W |
| Controller | Dynamic 50 A |
| Charger | 24 V 3.5 A (TGA's current page); for the 12Ah batteries TGA's manual gives 1.5 A and its 2019 page 2 A |
| Charging time | Up to 12 hours for a full charge, longer as the batteries age (TGA's manual) |
Before you buy a used Zest
How fast and how far does the Zest go?
Up to 4 mph. TGA's manual gives a range of up to 8 miles on the standard 12Ah batteries and up to 14 miles on the 22Ah batteries, with a 14 stone (90 kg) rider; TGA's page says 10 and 16 miles. Hills shorten the range a lot, and the rider's weight and the ground also affect it.
What is the maximum user weight?
133 kg, just under 21 stone, from TGA's launch news. TGA's current page and manual say 135 kg (21 stone); we go by the lowest figure.
Will it fit in a car boot?
It is made to. It comes apart into the seat, the battery pack, the front section with the tiller folded down, and the rear section. The whole scooter weighs 50 kg with the standard batteries. TGA does not give the weight of each piece, and says the seat is heavy, so someone may need help lifting it.
How is it charged?
Switch the scooter off, then plug the charger into the socket on the tiller or on the battery pack. A full charge takes up to 12 hours, and TGA says this can grow as the batteries age. TGA says to charge it every 4 to 6 weeks when it is not being used.
Can it be used on the road?
No. It is a Class 2 scooter, for pavements and indoors. TGA says a Class 2 scooter can only go on the road to cross it, or where there is no pavement.
Is the Zest right for you?
Tell us how you’ll use it and we’ll say honestly if another model fits better.