Whether they drive an expensive car or a cheap bicycle, many people like to customise their ride. There are a lot of improvements you can make to your mobility scooter, too. Some things can make your ride more comfortable. Others can make it safer or easier to operate. Many changes are easily to make.

The most important accessories for your scooter are safety tools. I strongly recommend a safety flag and lights. Reflectors or reflective tape is also important. White reflectors should be used on the front. Red reflectors go on the back. Yellow reflectors should be used along the sides of your scooter.

Most popular accessories

The most popular scooter accessory is a carrier. Most scooters have baskets on the front. You can also have grocery bags or baskets on the back. There are also small bags that attach to the scooter’s armrest. Water bottle carriers are also useful. There are even mobility scooter trailers available.

In addition to a scooter, many of us need walkers, canes or crutches to get around. These need to be held in a carrier. Medical equipment like oxygen bottles can also have carriers.

You can get waterproof clothing, canopies and control covers for wet weather. But check with your scooter mechanic about whether your scooter can be used in the rain. Some might not be waterproof.

Australia’s hot sun makes sun canopies an important addition to your scooter. You might also need to wear sunscreen and protective clothing.

Solar battery chargers

People who are environmentally-conscious or who take long trips might like to invest in a solar charger for your battery. Any electronics store should be able to help. Just remember to take your battery and existing charger to show them.

Ramps can help your scooter get up or down steps. Small lightweight ramps can be carried on the scooter. They can help you get up or down gutters and ledges. Larger ramps can be fitted at home so you can use or store the scooter indoors. There are also ramps to enable you to get your scooter into a larger vehicle. Hydraulic lifts can also help you carry a scooter in vans, buses or trucks. These must be fitted by specialists.

Where to go

Most accessories are available at your local scooter shop. Portable lights and reflectors can also be purchased from a hardware store. Bicycle or motorbike stores are also useful. Bike stores stock waterproof clothing. They might also be able to modify products intended for bikes to suit your scooter. 

A scooter mechanic can also improve your scooter. New tyres or suspension can improve the ride. Higher capacity batteries can improve the distance you can travel. Mechanics might even be able to improve your scooter’s power.

You can also make your ride more comfortable with a new chair from an automotive upholsterer. They can also replace the armrests and carpet. They can also make custom bags and covers.

For a unique ride, a fibreglass or reinforced plastics specialist can customise your scooter’s body. Industrial or automotive painters can also do a custom paint job.

Do it yourself

Some DiVine readers might even do some of the work themselves. Be proud of your accomplishments! But remember there are rules for mobility scooters to ensure safety. The speed of your scooter must not exceed 10 km/h according to the Road Safety Act of 1986. The total unladen mass of the scooter must also be below 110 kg.

Whether making changes yourself or using a professional, consult the Australian Standards for scooters. The list of standards is in the guide for choosing and using Motorised Mobility Devices (opens new window).

Happy scootering.


What modifications have you made to your mobility scooter? Let us know in the comments section below.

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