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Difficult to remember after all this time but I would say it was at least a 1:6. Certainly quite a climb when walking! If you'd be ok getting on and off of the 1.5 explorer, I'd say go with that if you plan on tackling very steep hills as it might have just that little extra torque. The Lite is quite a powerful scooter too and will tackle most hills so I wouldn't rule it out. But in the end it comes down to your own ability and flexibility.

@@magicmobilityltd6182I'm very late in replying, but still wanted to thank you for your response, it definitely helped me in choosing. I ended up with the lite and it's great.

Yes, I can see how you might think that. He just stopped deliberately to wait for me, and I think to test the scooters ability to start on a hill. I have never seen an eFOLDi scooter cut out and I have done 100's of demo's now.

Good point but I don't think you would have heard the scooter very well over my heavy breathing trying to keep up :-) .

Braking on the eFOLDi relies 99.9% on rider input using a handlebar brake lever similar to a bike so rider has complete control over speed downhills. The brake is very efficient and inspires confidence. Hope that helps.

Does it have regenerative braking?

The new design has automatic braking but only goes 4mph

@@scotscub76 That is correct, the new 'Lite' model has an electromagnetic brake system and a max speed of 4mph. The scooter should be available to the general public around January 2020. Watch this space for demo videos.

No UK mobility scooters, that we are aware of, have a speedometer so it would be very difficult to gauge 4/8mph on a hill pavement whether traveling up or downhill. A scooter in 4 mph mode may (dependent on its braking system) exceed 4 mph going downhill, whilst a scooter in 8mph mode may exceed 4 mph going uphill even when fitted with a device to limit speed. The class 3 category of invalid carriage means a mechanically propelled invalid carriage which is so constructed or adapted as to be capable of exceeding a speed of 4 miles per hour but incapable of exceeding a speed of 8 miles per hour on the level under its own power. Rule 39 for users of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters taken from the Highway Code states that "Powered wheelchairs and scooters MUST NOT travel faster than 4 mph (6 km/h) on pavements or in pedestrian areas. Note the words 'travel' and 'on the level' On a level surface the scooter would not 'travel' faster than 4mph if the limiter was set at 4mph, but on a steep downward hill however (Again dependent on braking system) an element of rider control can effect the speed in addition to gravity so a combination of rider input on the controls and the scooters ability to maintain a limited speed are both factors in controlling a scooters speed on a hill. Grey area really, but we would be interested in anyone with a legal take on this.

Thanks, the video doesn't really convey just how steep the lane actually was. It was very important that the customer could get from the town centre shops to his home using a scooter and the eFOLDi did just that! We were both impressed with its performance.

@@magicmobilityltd6182 was this using the 8mph setting

@@scotscub76 I'm not sure what setting the customer was using, but it would be fair to say that the scooter has much more torque in the 8mph mode.

@@philfrancis2974 well I ended up purchasing one, and the only issue I have is the padding on the seat back. So I put some more in, and all is well. Cheers

We hope to add more 'real life' demo videos soon. Please find our official eFOLDi online shop here: efoldi.com/shop/mm

@@2486Martin9086 I usually provide a custom seat cushion as an sale option during a free demo.

@@magicmobilityltd6182 mine arrived 4 days ago, and I am very impressed with the engineering design, I have looked at the website but couldn't find a different padded seat back, I am quite tall and I have spinal stenosis along with other back issues,post surgery. so it was somewhat uncomfortable against the metal bar accros the seat back.

@@2486Martin9086 We too are very impressed with the design, not to mention the build quality of the eFOLDi. For extra back support if needed (Some people lean forward and some lean back when riding) a simple sized to fit wheelchair cushion can be slid down between the backrest frame to provide additional support if required. Enjoy your scooter!