Van Os · road scooter
Used Van Os Excel Supernova EVO
The Excel Supernova EVO from Van Os Medical is a large road scooter with a lithium (LiFePO4) battery, launched by Van Os in 2026. It carries riders up to 180 kg (28 st 4 lb), has 16-inch air tyres and 16 cm of ground clearance, and slows itself down on bends. Van Os made it with three battery sizes, so the range depends on the scooter.
At a glance
180 kg (28 st 4 lb)
Maximum user weight
16 cm
Ground clearance
16-inch pneumatic
Tyres
143 cm
Length
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Specification
Manufacturer's figures.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 13 km/h (8 mph) or 20 km/h (12.4 mph), depending on the version (Van Os's manual; its Dutch pages and brochures give 20 km/h) |
| Range | Up to 44 km / 27.3 miles with the standard battery; up to 56 km / 34.7 miles or 67 km / 41.6 miles with the larger batteries (maker's figures, measured with a 75 kg test rider in ideal conditions) |
| Maximum user weight | 180 kg (28 st 4 lb) |
| Maximum slope | 10° (Van Os's manual; its web page and brochures say it climbs up to 12°) |
| Maximum kerb height | 4 cm (Van Os's manual) |
| Ground clearance | 16 cm |
| Tyres | 16-inch pneumatic (air) tyres, front and rear; 2.5 bar |
| Lights | LED front and rear, with brake lights |
| Cornering speed limiter | Slows the scooter on bends |
| Size and weight | |
| Length | 143 cm |
| Width | 67.5 cm |
| Height | 131 to 147 cm (131 to 137.5 cm on Van Os's Standard Edition sheet) |
| Total weight | 138 kg standard, 142 kg with the upgrades (Van Os's web page; its manual gives 142 kg) |
| Seat width | 48 cm |
| Seat depth | 45 cm |
| Seat height | 42.5 to 48.5 cm (42.5 cm on Van Os's Standard Edition sheet) |
| Seat | Slides forwards and back; on some, the luxury seat also swivels, tilts and adjusts in height and backrest angle |
| Electrics and controls | |
| Battery | Lithium (LiFePO4), in the footplate, with app monitoring: 1536 Wh, 1945 Wh or 2342 Wh, depending on the scooter (Van Os's web page gives the standard battery as 67Ah, 1715 Wh) |
| Tiller | Adjustable |
| Ignition | Keyless start with an RFID tag, on some machines |
| USB socket | Yes, for charging a phone |
| Basket | Removable front basket |
Before you buy a used Excel Supernova EVO
How fast does the Supernova EVO go?
Van Os's manual lists a 13 km/h (8 mph) version and a 20 km/h (12.4 mph) version. At 8 mph it is a Class 3 road vehicle.
How far does it go on a charge?
It depends on the battery. By Van Os's figures: up to 44 km (27.3 miles) with the standard battery, and up to 56 km (34.7 miles) or 67 km (41.6 miles) with the larger ones. Van Os measured these with a 75 kg test rider in ideal conditions.
What is the maximum user weight?
180 kg (28 st 4 lb), by Van Os's figure. That includes bags and anything else carried on the scooter. The seat is 48 cm wide and 45 cm deep.
Can it go in a car?
No. Van Os's manual says it is not suitable for carrying in any vehicle. It is 143 cm long and weighs 138 to 142 kg.
How is it charged?
With the charger supplied by Excel Mobility, plugged into the scooter's charging port. Van Os suggests recharging at about 20% and, if the scooter is not being used, charging it once every two months.
Is the Excel Supernova EVO right for you?
Tell us how you’ll use it and we’ll say honestly if another model fits better.