Forto

The Forto is the four-wheeler for anyone who needs to sit comfortably for a long time: a fully adjustable seat with a high back and headrest that swivels for getting on, a steering column that comes to you, and an unusually wide footplate.

The Forto at a glance

Top speed, UK build	8 mph (13 km/h), with the 4 mph limiter and speed indicator Class 3 requires
Motor	60 V, 1,000 W brushless with a differential, maintenance-free
Controls	Finger or thumb flipper throttle, left or right; no twist grip
Brakes	Front drum, rear discs, automatic motor brake, foot brake and electromagnetic brake
Tyres	16×8-7 tubeless vacuum tyres, wide and cushioning
Seating	One person; high backrest, headrest, adjustable armrests, slide and swivel; steering column adjustable for angle and reach
Size and weight	145 × 80 × 120 cm (width 31 in); 125 kg without battery; 150 kg payload
Included	LED lighting with daytime running light, USB, alarm, basket, rear case, metal bumpers, sports rims
Colours	Red, black

Range on one charge

For Motion's own figures in normal use; about 5 hours to charge, fast charger available.

Battery pack (60 V lithium)	Range
20 Ah (standard)	about 31 miles (50 km)
40 Ah	about 62 miles (100 km)
60 Ah	about 93 miles (150 km)

Who it suits (and who it doesn't)

A good fit if back pain, stiff hips or weak hands shape your day: the swivel seat, the flipper throttle and the wide floor are made for exactly that. The low centre of gravity keeps it settled in wind and on cobbles.

Look at another model if your hallway or lift is narrower than 80 cm — then see the On Four at 68 cm. If you need to carry a passenger, no UK mobility scooter can do it.

Riding this in the UK

We supply the Forto here limited to 8 mph, which makes it a Class 3 invalid carriage — the road-going class of mobility scooter. You register it with DVLA (no vehicle tax is payable), the rider must be 14 or over, and on a footway you drop to 4 mph with the limiter and speed indicator working. Motorways are never allowed. It has one seat and is 80 cm wide, inside the 0.85 m limit; because Class 3 also caps unladen weight at 150 kg, your quote states the weight for the battery you choose. A faster build exists but is for private land only here.

Options

The configurator above lists every option for the Forto and what each one adds. Colour: red or black. Battery: one, two or three lithium batteries, for about 31, 62 or 93 miles. Seating: the standard swivel seat, or the swivel seat with the comfort seat, and seat heating. Practical: a rollator holder left, right or both sides, a stick holder that takes any rollator, a leg cover, a hand muff set, heated gloves in sizes XS to XXL, a cover in medium or large, a USB connection and a universal phone holder. Security: an alarm with remote control and a GPS tracker (the tracking subscription is quoted separately). The speed group lists the 15.5 mph build, which is for private land only in Britain; the 8 mph limitation for road use is set out in your written quote rather than chosen here. For adaptations to a disability beyond the flipper throttle already fitted, tell us when you request the quote. Maintenance packages and multi-year service contracts are listed too; for a United Kingdom address, ask us in the quote what servicing we can offer before you choose one.

Price, delivery and your rights

Your written quote states the full price delivered to your address. VAT relief needs a chronically sick or disabled customer, a qualifying product and a signed eligibility declaration — Class 3 does not qualify automatically. You have 14 days to cancel under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, plus your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Request a quote or read the rules.