Merits Roadster S3
The Roadster S3 is built to be taken apart. It separates into five pieces with no tools, the heaviest of them 32 lbs., and the battery pack lifts out and charges away from the scooter. It carries up to 260 lbs., runs up to 12 miles on a charge, and turns in 47". The seat height and the armrest width both adjust.
Comes apart into five pieces with no tools
A three-wheel travel scooter that breaks down into five pieces, the heaviest of them 32 lbs. The battery pack lifts out and charges on its own.
Built for real life
What stands out
Five pieces, no tools
The scooter separates into five pieces for a car trunk or a closet, and the heaviest of them is 32 lbs.
Detachable battery pack
The battery pack lifts out and has its own charging port, so you can charge it indoors without the scooter.
Adjustable tiller angle
The tiller angle adjusts so you can set a comfortable driving position and fold it forward to get on and off.
Adjustable seat and armrests
The seat height adjusts and the armrests move for width, so the fit is yours rather than the factory's.
Headlight and anti-tip wheels
A headlight comes fitted, and rear anti-tip wheels stop the scooter tipping backwards on a slope.
Front basket included
A 12.5" wide basket mounts on the tiller and comes with the scooter.
The Roadster S3 answers one question, which is whether the scooter can go in the trunk of a car, and the answer is yes if you can lift 32 lbs. Everything else about it follows from that. The 4 mph top speed, the 12-mile range and the 7" and 8" polyurethane wheels are travel-scooter numbers, and they are the price of a machine that comes apart. Treat it as the scooter you take somewhere rather than the one you live on. If you want the same idea with a fourth wheel and a steadier feel, the Roadster S4 is the same scooter with one more wheel and 4 lbs. more in the heaviest piece.
Straight talk
Is it right for you?
A good fit if you
- need a scooter that goes in a car
- can lift 32 lbs. in one piece
- use it for trips and errands rather than all day
- want a choice of color
- want something that stores in a closet
Look elsewhere if you
- weigh more than 260 lbs.
- need more than 12 miles between charges
- want more than 4 mph
- need pneumatic tires for rough ground
- want a full-size captain seat
Specifications
What to expect after you order
After you place your order, we place it with Merits Health and track it to your door. The carrier schedules the delivery window with you in advance, so you are never left guessing when it will arrive.
This mobility scooter ships one way. Here is what that includes.
This option works best if you have help on hand and want the lowest delivery cost.
We schedule with you
The carrier calls ahead to set a delivery appointment that works for you.
Your scooter arrives boxed
It comes on the delivery truck in its protective packaging.
Dropped at your curb
The driver brings it to your curb, driveway, or garage entrance.
You take it from there
Moving it inside and unboxing it is up to you or someone helping you.
Warranty and returns
The Merits Roadster S3 is covered by Merits Health's own limited warranty, published by Merits Health as follows.
| What is covered | How long |
|---|---|
| Base frame | 5 years |
| Controller and power module | 13 months |
| Motor, gearbox and brake assembly | 13 months |
| Transaxle | 13 months |
| Circuit boards and electrical harnesses | 13 months |
| Charger | 13 months |
| Batteries | 13 months |
| Metal seat frame, seat post and seat mount | 13 months |
| Swivel seat mechanism | 13 months |
What is not covered
Wear items are not covered. Those are tires and tubes, fuses and bulbs, battery cases, plastic and rubber parts, motor brushes, brake pads, upholstery including seat and arm pads, and painted surfaces including shrouds and fenders. Accidents, acts of nature, and loss or theft are not covered either.
If something goes wrong
Call us first at 1-855-HIELINE. We file the claim with Merits Health for you and get the covered part sorted out rather than handing you a phone number. The base warranty covers parts, so ask us about service and labor options when you call.
Returns
This mobility scooter may be returned within 30 days of delivery if it is unused and in the original packaging. Contact us before starting a return. A mobility scooter that has been used or is missing original packaging is not eligible for return. See our return policy for complete details.
This mobility scooter has a 20% restocking fee.
Coverage at a glance
Common questions
32 lbs. The scooter comes apart into five pieces with no tools, and 32 lbs. is the heaviest single piece you have to lift.
Cherry Red and Galaxy Blue, at the same price. The color is the panel on the front of the tiller shroud. The rest of the scooter is charcoal in both.
Merits publishes one product photograph of this model and it shows the Galaxy Blue. The Cherry Red is identical apart from that front panel.
Merits publishes both figures. Their specification sheet and their own Roadster S3 flyer say 260 lbs., and a third document prints 300 lbs. in a table while its own bullet list on the same page says 260 lbs. We publish the lower figure, because a weight rating is not something to round up.
Yes. Two 12V 12 Ah batteries and a charger come with the scooter at no extra charge.
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Free curbside delivery is included.What does this mean?
This section is how your order reaches you and how far into your home it comes.
Curbside is the free option. The mobility scooter ships from the manufacturer straight to your address. Allow about two to three days for the order to be processed and shipped, then about five more in transit depending on where you live. No carrier in this trade quotes an exact date, so treat both figures as estimates rather than promises. It arrives boxed at the curb, and getting it inside is yours to arrange.
This one comes in a single box and the setup is not hard. The box goes through a normal doorway and most people manage it on their own. The free option is a fair choice here.
Included with every scooter at no extra charge.What does this mean?
This section covers what the manufacturer warrants and for how long.
There is nothing to buy here. The full terms are in the Warranty tab further up this page.
