Pride Maxima 4-Wheel
This reviewThe 500 lb scooter: a 22-inch high-back seat, 19.5 miles of range, and no pretense of portability.
- + 500 lb
- + 196.8 lb heaviest piece
$3,445 at Mobility Department · checked Nov 12, 2026
Pride Maxima 4-Wheel review
Best for riders over 400 lb who need a 500 lb rating, a 22-inch seat and real range.
- 8.2/10Good
- No. 12 of 14
- + 500 lb capacity
- + 19.5 mi range
- + 196.8 lb heaviest piece
- + Does not come apart
$3,445 at Mobility Department
Checked November 12, 2026
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The 500 lb scooter: a 22-inch high-back seat, 19.5 miles of range, and no pretense of portability.
500 lbWeight capacity
The maker's rating for the rider plus anything carried. Treat it as a hard limit.
196.8 lbHeaviest piece
Does not disassemble (Pride): the 196.8 lb base travels in one piece
19.5 miRange per charge
Up to 19.5 miles per charge, tested at maximum weight capacity (Pride)
SealedBattery
Two gel NF-22 batteries, 58 Ah, 36.5 lb each (Pride)
Lifetime frameWarranty
Lifetime limited on the frame, 2-year limited on electronics and drivetrain, 6-month limited on batteries (Pride).
The Pride Maxima, in three lines
The Maxima is the heavy-duty answer when 400 lb is not enough. Pride rates it for 500 lb, gives it a 22-inch-wide, depth-adjustable high-back seat and quotes up to 19.5 miles per charge at full load.
It comes first on our heavy-duty ranking, where capacity counts for 40%. Mobility Department listed it at $3,445 with the standard seat on November 12, 2026, or $820 more with the power elevating seat.
The catch: Pride states plainly that it does not disassemble. The base weighs 196.8 lb before its two 36.5 lb batteries go in.
Who it's for
Buy it if
- The rider weighs 400 to 500 lb
- The scooter is for daily neighborhood use from a garage or ramp
- Seat width and comfort matter more than portability
Skip it if
- It has to go in a car without a dedicated lift
- Doorways inside the home are narrow
- The rider is under 400 lb: the Victory 10 does the job for less
What $3,445 gets you
Pride lists a 5.8 mph top speed, 2.25 inches of ground clearance at the motor, solid 10 and 10.75 inch tires and two gel NF-22 batteries at 58 Ah. The seat is the headline: 22 inches wide, depth-adjustable, in black vinyl. Mobility Department adds full LED lighting to the feature list, and Pride gives it HCPCS code K0808, "Group 2 Very Heavy Duty".
Planning for a scooter that does not come apart
Before you order, walk the route: from where it will be parked to the street, through every door it must pass. It is 27 inches wide. A garage with an outlet is ideal; the off-board charger is a 5-amp unit.
For trips, you need a vehicle with a lift rated for a scooter of this weight. A light folding scooter is not a fallback here: none of the folding models we compare is rated above 300 lb.
Capacity is not a suggestion
Pride measures range at the maximum weight capacity, and builds the frame, seat and drivetrain for it. Riding above the rated capacity puts the scooter outside what the maker built and tested it for. If the rider is near 400 lb, the jump to a 500 lb scooter is not overkill, it is margin. Our heavy-duty ranking compares the five scooters rated 325 lb and up.
What we like, and the catch
- 500 lb weight capacity (Pride)
- 22-inch-wide high-back seat, depth adjustable from 18 to 20 inches
- Up to 19.5 miles per charge, tested at maximum weight capacity
- Optional power elevating seat for reaching counters and shelves
The catch: It does not come apart, so it lives where it can be driven in and out: a garage, a ground-floor entry with a ramp, or a vehicle with a lift built for it. At 27 inches wide and 47.5 long with a 53-inch turning radius, it also needs room indoors. Batteries are covered for 6 months, the electronics and drivetrain for 2 years.
Pride Maxima specs
TypeHeavy-duty scooter
FoldingDoes not come apart
Sold byMobility Department
Total weight196.8 lb without batteries, plus two 36.5 lb batteries (Pride)
Heaviest pieceDoes not disassemble (Pride): the 196.8 lb base travels in one piece
Weight capacity500 lb
Range per chargeUp to 19.5 miles per charge, tested at maximum weight capacity (Pride)
Top speed5.8 mph
BatteryTwo gel NF-22 batteries, 58 Ah, 36.5 lb each (Pride)
Turning radius53"
Ground clearance2.25"
Wheels4
SuspensionNo
Seat22"-wide high-back seat, depth-adjustable 18" to 20"
Size47.5" long × 27" wide
Folded or broken downNot stated
ClimbingNot stated
Extras500 lb capacity and a 22" seat; Full LED lighting; Power elevating seat option (+$820 at the seller)
WarrantyLifetime limited on the frame, 2-year limited on electronics and drivetrain, 6-month limited on batteries (Pride).
Medicare code (HCPCS)K0808
From Pride's and Mobility Department's pages, read November 12, 2026. "Not stated" means we could not find the figure there.
What it costs on Nov 12, 2026
$3,445 on November 12, 2026, from the Mobility Department product page (standard seat). Mobility Department showed $3,445 with the standard seat; the power elevating seat adds $820.
Delivery: Free shipping in the US per Mobility Department; it listed 5-7 business days to ship on November 12, 2026.
Returns: Mobility Department publishes its own return policy (linked on the product page): read it before ordering, scooters ship by freight or parcel.
Scooter prices move with sales and battery options. The button opens Mobility Department's page so you see today's number before you decide.
Can it go on a plane?
It runs on sealed (non-spillable) batteries. Under FAA rules those can fly, but the airline sets the procedure and may need advance notice and extra check-in time, so call it before you book.
The rules are on the FAA's batteries page; our airline guide walks through the booking calls.
8.2/10, good
No. 12 of 14 in our overall ranking. Each criterion is rated from what Pride and Mobility Department publish, on the scales shown on our method page; anything not stated scores low.
Price (dated, US) (25%)Average
Heaviest piece you lift (20%)Low
Range per charge (15%)Top marks
Weight capacity (15%)Top marks
Air-travel battery (10%)Average
Warranty (10%)Top marks
Top speed (5%)Strong
Paperwork and safety
Pride writes: "Pride® FDA Class II Medical Devices are designed to aid individuals with mobility impairments." That is a device classification, not a promise about your health.
Medicare Part B can cover a scooter only when it is medically necessary for moving around inside your home, with a face-to-face visit, a written order and prior authorization through a Medicare-enrolled supplier. Mobility Department sells this one as a cash purchase. Read our Medicare guide.
This is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or physical therapist about whether a scooter suits you, how far you should ride and how much you can safely lift, and follow Pride's instructions for use.
Where these facts come from
- mobilitydepartment.com/products/maxima-4-wheel
- pridemobility.com/pride-mobility-scooters/maxima-4-wheel
- pridemobility.com/pride-mobility-scooters/maxima-4-wheel/specifications.asp
Written by Tom Becker, editor, mobility scooters and travel aids, from the pages above, read November 12, 2026. Some links are affiliate links; it never changes our scores. Disclosure.
Compare with rivals
The two scooters closest in price, scored on the same formula.
Drive ZooMe Auto-Flex
No. 6 of 14Press the key fob and it folds in about 15 seconds: 300 lb capacity, 13 miles, lifetime frame warranty.
- + 300 lb
- + 55 lb heaviest piece
$2,824 at Mobility Department · checked Nov 12, 2026
Solax Transformer 2
No. 10 of 14A remote-folding four-wheeler with 13.5 miles of range, sold direct by Solax at $2,775.
- + 300 lb
- + 55 lb heaviest piece
$2,775 at Solax Mobility · checked Nov 12, 2026
Pride Maxima questions
What is the weight capacity of the Pride Maxima?
500 lb, per Pride's specification page, with a 22-inch-wide seat.
Can the Pride Maxima be taken apart?
No. Pride lists the heaviest piece as "NA (unit does not disassemble)". The base weighs 196.8 lb without its two 36.5 lb batteries.
How heavy is the Pride Maxima to lift?
Does not disassemble (Pride): the 196.8 lb base travels in one piece. In total: 196.8 lb without batteries, plus two 36.5 lb batteries (Pride).
Will Medicare pay for the Pride Maxima?
Medicare Part B can cover a scooter only when it is medically necessary for moving around inside the home, with a face-to-face visit, a written order and prior authorization through a Medicare-enrolled supplier. Mobility Department sells it as a cash purchase. Read our Medicare guide before you count on it.
Related reading
See where the Pride Maxima ranks
It is No. 12 of 14. The full ranking shows every scooter on the same formula, with dated prices.