Compare Australian folded dimensions, published weights and carrying checks. See compact storage trade-offs and links to models, Compare and seller information.
Choose for the hardest part of your trip: repeated stairs, a narrow storage opening or a transport connection. Compare folded shape as well as weight, and ask for a lift demonstration before paying. No scooter here has a ScootFinder carrying test.
A folding stem does not make a scooter small. Start with the narrowest doorway, boot opening or cupboard on your trip, then check the folded length, width and height. The lift into that space can matter more than the number on a scale. ScootFinder has not measured folded balance, latch security or carrying comfort.
These are storage reference models, not a tested winner or an extra weight-ranked shortlist. The Xiaomi sits just above this page's 18 kg lightweight threshold; the Flex illustrates why a compact fold can be worth comparing separately.
| AU model | Published weight | Folded size, L x W x H | Storage decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Advance Flex | 16.2 kg | 620 x 300 x 570 mm | The AU page lists folding handlebars and footpads. Compare it when a short, narrow folded shape matters; it still needs a real lift demonstration. |
| Xiaomi Electric Scooter 6 Lite | Approx. 18.1 kg, manufacturer tolerance +/-3% | 1140 x 512 x 555 mm | Folding lowers its published height, but its length and width remain unchanged. Check the boot opening and room to turn it, not only the boot floor. |
The Flex is 520 mm shorter and 212 mm narrower when folded, but 15 mm taller, using those published dimensions in the same order. That does not establish a fit in your vehicle or a comfortable carry. These are Australian supplier figures checked 18 October 2026, not ScootFinder measurements. Prices and stock retain the dates on the model pages.
The catalogue candidates below combine portable-category models with folding adult scooters weighing 18 kg or less. Weight order is not a carrying score or a public-use approval. Some candidates have private-land configurations; read the model and state checks.
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PortableRange estimates are ScootFinder estimates unless a tested result is explicitly labelled. Claimed range is the manufacturer's published best-case figure.
| Model | Dated price, AUD | Range, Estimated | Range, Claimed | Weight | Payload | Top speed | Legal class |
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| Mearth S | $549 | 18 km | 25 km | 12.5 kg | 100 kg | 32 km/h | 25 km/h capable |
| iScooter i8M | $399.99 | 17 km | 25 km | 12.55 kg | 120 kg | 30 km/h | Private land |
| iScooter i9M | $499.99 | 21 km | 30 km | 13.1 kg | 120 kg | 35 km/h | Private land |
| Segway Ninebot E2 Plus | $699 | 17 km | 25 km | 14.4 kg | 90 kg | 25 km/h | 25 km/h capable |
| Dragon GT | $799 | 21 km | 30 km | 15 kg | 120 kg | 35 km/h | Private land |
| Inmotion Air | $649 | 25 km | 35 km | 15.6 kg | 120 kg | 25 km/h | 25 km/h capable |
The catalogue supplies published weights and folding records, not physical carry results. The separate storage comparison above uses dated official Australian folded dimensions; where a measurement is absent, fit remains unknown.
A 25 km/h-capable label is a speed feature, not public-use approval. Device weight, dimensions, wheelbase, maximum power and Australian configuration can change the result. It does not override where, how fast or by whom it may be ridden. Check the current official rule for your jurisdiction before buying or riding.
Around 18 kg or less is a useful starting point. Frequent stairs may call for less, while a short lift into a car can make a slightly heavier scooter acceptable.
Usually. Batteries are heavy, so the easiest scooters to carry generally have less range than larger commuter models.
