Mobility Scooter with Canopy

The difference between a canopy, a roof, and a fully enclosed mobility scooter is how much they cover. A canopy or roof is an overhead cover with open sides that blocks sun and light rain but leaves you exposed to wind and driving rain. A fully enclosed scooter is a cabin with a roof, side doors, and a windshield that block wind and heavier weather. On this page, the AFIKIM Afiscooters and Pushpak models are canopy or roof designs with open sides, while the Shoprider Flagship is the only fully enclosed cabin. All of them fall under the broader mobility scooters range, narrowed here to models built for weather protection.

The weather protection you need is set by the climate you ride in and how often you go out in poor weather. In a mild or dry climate, or if you only go out when the sky is clear, a canopy that blocks sun and the occasional light shower is usually enough. In a cold, wet, or windy climate, or if you go out in any weather, you need a fully enclosed mobility scooter with doors. Match the protection to your real conditions, not the worst day of the year, because a full cabin is heavier and bulkier to store.

A canopy keeps you drier in the rain, but it doesn't keep you completely dry because wind-driven rain still comes in through the open sides. Mobility scooters are generally water-resistant, not waterproof, and most manufacturers advise against riding in heavy rain because water can reach the electronics. Even the Flagship's enclosed cabin is not completely waterproof. For heavier rain, Pushpak models add a windshield with a wiper, and the Shoprider Flagship closes in the sides and adds a wiper washer.

These scooters are stable in normal use, but a canopy adds height and surface area for the wind to push against. In strong wind, sometimes the safest option is to wait it out. A canopy made for the specific model and fitted correctly is safer than an incompatible one. Between these models, the four-wheel Afiscooter C4 and S4 sit more stably on uneven ground than the three-wheel C3 and S3.

The canopy is a separate add-on on the AFIKIM Afiscooters and built in on the Pushpak models, and the Shoprider Flagship has no separate canopy because the whole scooter is an enclosed cabin. On the Afiscooters, you choose the hard-top canopy when you order, and on the C4, S3, and S4, the rain sides that close in are a further add-on. The hard top adds 26 pounds on the C3 and C4 and 33 pounds on the S3 and S4, and raises the height to 65 inches. The Pushpak 4000 and 5000S come standard with a hard-top roof and windshield with wiper. Check the specific model before ordering, or call us to confirm exactly what a given scooter includes.

Yes, you can often add a canopy to a mobility scooter you already own, but only a canopy made for that model, or one with a mount that matches your scooter, will sit securely. Manufacturers such as AFIKIM make model-specific hard tops, and universal canopies mount to a rear accessory hitch or receiver bar under the seat, so check that the canopy lists your model or mounting type before buying. We do not list canopies as a separate product. The add-on canopy and rain sides here are ordered with a new Afiscooter. If you already own an Afiscooter without a canopy, call us, and we will check whether the hard top can be ordered for it.

You need a covered, level space large enough to park the scooter with its canopy or cabin on, since none of these models fold down once the roof is fitted. The canopy takes an Afiscooter from about 50 to 65 inches tall, and the Shoprider Flagship stands 64 inches, so check the garage door height, not just the floor space. Length runs from the 54-inch Afiscooter C4 to the 76-inch three-seat Pushpak 4000. Store it out of the weather in a garage or carport, since the battery and electronics take the brunt of rain and cold.

Fully enclosed models stay noticeably more comfortable in cold weather than an open or canopy scooter, because the cabin blocks wind. The Shoprider Flagship's doors and windshield block the wind chill, but no model on this page lists a built-in heater, so dress for the cold rather than relying on the cabin to warm you. Cold weather also drains the battery faster, so expect fewer miles per charge in winter.

The price of a mobility scooter with a canopy depends on how much cover you want, how many people it seats, and how fast it goes. The AFIKIM C3 and C4 are the least expensive scooters on this page, with the canopy as a paid extra. The S3 and S4 are more expensive, followed by the two Pushpak models, and the Shoprider Flagship. The three-seat Pushpak 4000 is the most expensive. Each product page shows the current price.

A covered mobility scooter ships via a freight carrier that calls ahead to schedule a delivery appointment instead of leaving it at the door. Shipping is free within the lower 48 states, and the product pages list delivery windows of 5 to 9 business days for the AFIKIM models, 7 to 12 for the Shoprider Flagship, and 14 to 21 for the Pushpak models. The Pushpak models arrive fully assembled and ready to ride, and Pushpak offers nationwide on-site service after the sale. You are responsible for confirming the scooter will fit through your gate, doorway, or garage before it ships, so check the dimensions in the storage question above, and if you are unsure which model fits your home, call us at (855) 244-4712 before you buy.