Vive 4 Wheel Mobility Scooter
This reviewA $675 four-wheeler whose heaviest piece is 29 lb, with a swivel seat and 12 miles of range.
- + 265 lb
- + 29 lb heaviest piece
$674.99 at Vive Health · checked Nov 12, 2026
Vive 4 Wheel Mobility Scooter review
Best for tight budgets: a 4-wheel scooter for $674.99 whose heaviest piece is only 29 lb.
- 8.7/10Very good
- No. 8 of 14
- + 265 lb capacity
- + 12 mi range
- + 29 lb heaviest piece
- + Breaks down into pieces
$674.99 at Vive Health
Checked November 12, 2026 · seller's "regular" price $899.99
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A $675 four-wheeler whose heaviest piece is 29 lb, with a swivel seat and 12 miles of range.
265 lbWeight capacity
The maker's rating for the rider plus anything carried. Treat it as a hard limit.
29 lbHeaviest piece
29 lb; breaks into four pieces
12 miRange per charge
Up to 12 miles per charge (Vive)
BatteryBattery
Two 12 V / 12 Ah batteries (Vive FAQ); chemistry not stated
5 years frameWarranty
Vive guarantee: 5 years on the frame, 6 months on electrical parts, batteries and controller, 90 days on the charger.
The Vive 4 Wheel, in three lines
The Vive 4 Wheel is the cheapest four-wheel scooter we compared: $674.99 at Vive on November 12, 2026, against $899.99. It breaks into four pieces and the heaviest weighs 29 lb, the lightest lift on this list.
Vive rates it for 265 lb and up to 12 miles at up to 3.7 mph, with a height-adjustable swivel seat, a front basket, an LED headlight and a horn. It ships the same day if you order before 5 pm.
The catch: the warranty. Vive covers the frame for 5 years but electrical parts, batteries and the controller for only 6 months.
Who it's for
Buy it if
- The budget is under $700 and the scooter is for errands and visits
- Lifting is the hard part: no piece weighs more than 29 lb
- The rider is under 265 lb
Skip it if
- You want a long warranty on the electronics
- The rider is over 265 lb
- Paths are rough, steep or have tall thresholds
What $674.99 gets you
Vive keeps it practical: four flat-free solid tires, a speed dial up to 3.7 mph, a height-adjustable swivel seat with backrest (18.5 to 21.5 inches high), two 12 V, 12 Ah batteries with an off-board charger, a front basket, an LED headlight and a horn. It breaks into four pieces without tools.
Vive says the scooter is "TSA approved and safe for air travel". The TSA screens passengers, airlines decide on mobility aids and their batteries, and Vive does not state the battery chemistry on the page, so call your airline before you count on that.
The warranty, in Vive's words
Vive's guarantee lists 5 years on the frame, 6 months on electrical parts, batteries, the horn and the controller, 90 days on handles and the charger, and 30 days on wheels, seat and panels. Compare that with the Drive Scout LT: $224 more, but a lifetime frame and 24 months on electronics.
3 wheels or 4?
Vive sells this scooter and a 3-wheel version for $50 less. The 3-wheel turns in a 2.6-foot radius and weighs 77 lb; the 4-wheel trades some turning for a wider, steadier stance. Our 3-wheel vs 4-wheel guide explains the trade, and the head-to-head lines them up.
What we like, and the catch
- $674.99 at Vive, the lowest price for a four-wheel scooter here
- Heaviest piece 29 lb; 88.2 lb in total (Vive)
- Up to 12 miles per charge; 265 lb capacity
- Height-adjustable swivel seat, basket, LED headlight and horn included
The catch: Six months on electrical parts, batteries and controller is short for a powered product you will use daily, and the 265 lb rating rules out bigger riders. Vive also lists 1.57 inches of ground clearance and a 6 degree incline limit, so this is a scooter for smooth paths and gentle ramps.
Vive 4 Wheel specs
TypeTravel scooter
FoldingBreaks down into pieces
Sold byVive Health
Total weight88.2 lb (Vive)
Heaviest piece29 lb; breaks into four pieces
Weight capacity265 lb
Range per chargeUp to 12 miles per charge (Vive)
Top speed3.7 mph
BatteryTwo 12 V / 12 Ah batteries (Vive FAQ); chemistry not stated
Turning radiusNot stated
Ground clearance1.57"
Wheels4
SuspensionNo
SeatHeight-adjustable swivel seat, 18.5" to 21.5" high
SizeNot stated
Folded or broken downNot stated
Climbing6°
ExtrasSwivel seat with backrest; Front basket, LED headlight and horn; Speed dial
WarrantyVive guarantee: 5 years on the frame, 6 months on electrical parts, batteries and controller, 90 days on the charger.
Medicare code (HCPCS)Not stated
From Vive's and Vive Health's pages, read November 12, 2026. "Not stated" means we could not find the figure there.
What it costs on Nov 12, 2026
$674.99 on November 12, 2026, from the Vive Health product page. Vive showed $674.99 against $899.99.
Delivery: Ships the same day if ordered before 5 pm, delivered in 1-2 days from warehouses in FL, PA, CA and KS (Vive).
Returns: Vive publishes a return policy; returns need a return authorization.
Scooter prices move with sales and battery options. The button opens Vive Health's page so you see today's number before you decide.
Can it go on a plane?
Vive does not state the battery chemistry on the page we read. Airlines decide on mobility devices based on the battery, so ask the seller for the battery type and rating before you book.
What the seller says: Vive says the scooter is "TSA approved and safe for air travel"; airlines set the battery rules, so ask yours.
The rules are on the FAA's batteries page; our airline guide walks through the booking calls.
8.7/10, very good
No. 8 of 14 in our overall ranking. Each criterion is rated from what Vive and Vive Health publish, on the scales shown on our method page; anything not stated scores low.
Price (dated, US) (25%)Top marks
Heaviest piece you lift (20%)Top marks
Range per charge (15%)Strong
Weight capacity (15%)Weak
Air-travel battery (10%)Not stated (scores low)
Warranty (10%)Weak
Top speed (5%)Weak
Paperwork and safety
Vive does not state an FDA classification for this scooter on the pages we read, so we don't either.
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. Vive Health 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 Vive's instructions for use.
Where these facts come from
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.
Vive 3 Wheel Mobility Scooter
No. 7 of 14The cheapest scooter here at $624.99: turns in a 2.6-foot circle, 29 lb heaviest piece, 12.4 miles.
- + 265 lb
- + 29 lb heaviest piece
$624.99 at Vive Health · checked Nov 12, 2026
Drive Scout LT 4-Wheel
No. 2 of 14The $899 scooter with a grown-up warranty: lifetime frame, two years on electronics, up to 9 miles.
- + 300 lb
- + 38 lb heaviest piece
$899 at Mobility Department · checked Nov 12, 2026
Vive 4 Wheel questions
How much weight can the Vive 4 Wheel scooter hold?
265 lb, per Vive's FAQ and specifications.
How heavy is the Vive 4 Wheel Mobility Scooter?
88.2 lb in total; it breaks into four pieces and the heaviest weighs 29 lb, per Vive.
Will Medicare pay for the Vive 4 Wheel?
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. Vive Health sells it as a cash purchase. Read our Medicare guide before you count on it.
Related reading
See where the Vive 4 Wheel ranks
It is No. 8 of 14. The full ranking shows every scooter on the same formula, with dated prices.