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Used Van Os Galaxy Compact II Evo
The Excel Galaxy Compact II EVO, from Van Os Medical, is a compact road scooter with a lithium (LiFePO4) battery. It goes up to 8 mph, is 132 cm long with a tight 153 cm turning radius, and carries riders up to 136 kg. It came with one battery or, as an option, two for a longer range. Each listing says which that scooter has.
At a glance
8 mph
Top speed
136 kg (21.4 st)
Maximum user weight
132 cm
Length
153 cm
Turning radius
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Specification
Manufacturer's figures.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 8 mph (12.9 km/h) |
| Maximum user weight | 136 kg (21.4 st) |
| Maximum slope | 10° (Van Os's Dutch user manual) |
| Maximum kerb height | 4 cm, up or down (Van Os's Dutch user manual) |
| Ground clearance | 15 cm (5.9") |
| Turning radius | 153 cm (outer) |
| Suspension | Yes |
| Tyres | 12-inch pneumatic (air-filled) |
| Lights | LED |
| Cornering limiter | Cuts the speed by 25% when the handlebar is turned more than 20° |
| Size and weight | |
| Length | 132 cm (including the anti-tip wheels) |
| Width | 66 cm |
| Height | 133 cm |
| Total weight | 91 kg |
| Seat width | 46 cm |
| Seat depth | 46 cm |
| Seat height | 47–49.5 cm (set by a dealer) |
| Backrest height | 52 cm |
| Seat | Swivels, with a headrest; slides forward and back; backrest angle adjusts |
| Armrests | Adjust in height and width, flip up and come off |
| Tie-down points | Four under the frame, for strapping it into a vehicle |
| Electrics | |
| Battery type | Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Charger | Lithium, 24 V 8 A (Van Os also lists it as 192 Wh) |
| Charging | The charger plugs into the charging socket on the scooter. Van Os says to use only the original charger |
| Battery care | When not in use, top it up once every two months and keep it frost-free, at 6°C or above |
| Battery app | Excel Mobility's free app shows charge level and charge cycles over Bluetooth |
| Programming options | Van Os offered left-handed driving, a lower top speed, or the reversing beeper turned off |
| Varies from scooter to scooter | |
| Batteries | One 24 V 50 Ah LiFePO4 lithium battery (1200 Wh) or two (2400 Wh in all) |
| Range | Up to 40 km (24.8 miles) on one battery or up to 80 km (49.7 miles) on two (Van Os's figures, with a 75 kg test rider in ideal conditions) |
Before you buy a used Galaxy Compact II Evo
How fast and how far does the Galaxy Compact II EVO go?
Up to 8 mph on the road, and a button halves the speed for shopping centres and built-up areas. Van Os gives a range of up to 40 km (24.8 miles) on one battery and up to 80 km (49.7 miles) with the optional second battery. Those figures were measured in ideal conditions with a 75 kg rider. A heavier rider, hills, cold weather and an older battery all shorten them; Van Os says the range can be up to 30% less below 10°C.
Why does each listing look different?
Each Galaxy Compact II EVO was sold with one lithium battery, or with a second one as an option for twice the range. Each listing says how many batteries that scooter has, and we're happy to go through it on the phone.
What is the maximum user weight, and how big is the seat?
136 kg (21.4 stone). The seat is 46 cm wide and 46 cm deep, swivels and has a headrest. Its height is set by a dealer, between 47 and 49.5 cm.
Can it manage kerbs and slopes?
Van Os's user manual says never to drive up or down a kerb higher than 4 cm, and gives a maximum safe slope of 10°. Use dropped kerbs where you can.
Can it be carried in a car or van?
Van Os gives its weight as 91 kg. To carry it in a vehicle, Van Os's manual says to strap it down by the four tie-down points under the frame, and nobody may sit on it while it travels.
How is it charged?
With its 24 V 8 A lithium charger, which plugs into the charging socket on the scooter. Van Os says to use only the original charger. When the scooter is not being used, Van Os says to top up the battery once every two months and keep it somewhere frost-free, at 6°C or above.
Is the Galaxy Compact II Evo right for you?
Tell us how you’ll use it and we’ll say honestly if another model fits better.