Van Os · road scooter
Used Van Os Audax
The Excel Audax from Van Os Medical is a large road scooter. It goes up to 8 mph and carries riders up to 182 kg (28 st 9 lb). Van Os calls it its flagship road scooter. It has rear suspension, 14-inch air tyres, full LED lights, an LCD display and a keyless ignition switch.
At a glance
8 mph
Top speed
182 kg (28 st 9 lb)
Maximum user weight
148 kg
Weight (with batteries)
146 cm
Length
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Specification
Manufacturer's figures.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 8 mph |
| Range | Up to 50 km / 31 miles (maker's figure, 2024 portfolio; 64 km / 39.7 miles on Van Os's web page, archived May 2025). Varies with the rider's weight, battery condition, weather and ground |
| Maximum user weight | 182 kg (28 st 9 lb) |
| Suspension | Rear suspension |
| Tyres | 14-inch wheels with puncture-resistant air tyres |
| Lights | Full LED lighting |
| Size and weight | |
| Length | 146 cm |
| Width | 65 cm |
| Total weight (with batteries) | 148 kg |
| Seat width | 51 cm |
| Seat depth | 46 cm |
| Seat | Adjusts in height and position |
| Electrics and controls | |
| Batteries | 2 × 12 V 75Ah (Van Os's 2024 portfolio; its web page, archived May 2025, says 100Ah) |
| Charger | 24 V 8 A |
| Display | LCD |
| Ignition | Keyless ignition switch |
| Charging sockets | USB and USB-C |
| Tiller | Angle adjusts without fixed steps; looped, for finger or thumb steering |
| Foot mat | Non-slip |
Before you buy a used Audax
How fast does the Audax go?
Up to 8 mph. At that speed it is a Class 3 road vehicle.
How far does it go on a charge?
Up to 50 km (31 miles) by Van Os's 2024 portfolio, which lists 75Ah batteries. Van Os's web page (archived in May 2025) lists 100Ah batteries and gives 64 km (39.7 miles). Van Os says the range varies with the rider's weight, battery condition, weather and ground.
What is the maximum user weight?
182 kg (28 st 9 lb), by Van Os's figure. The seat is 51 cm wide and 46 cm deep.
How big and heavy is it?
Van Os gives it as 146 cm long and 65 cm wide, and 148 kg with its batteries.
How is it charged?
It runs on two 12 V batteries, charged with a 24 V 8 A charger. It also has USB and USB-C charging sockets.
Is the Audax right for you?
Tell us how you’ll use it and we’ll say honestly if another model fits better.