Product Description
The Heartway Transit 4 is an electrically folding four-wheel travel mobility scooter that opens and closes at the press of a remote-control button. It weighs just 44 lbs (20 kg) including its 8.5 Ah lithium battery, supports riders up to 250 lbs (115 kg), and travels up to 13 km on a single charge — making it one of the lightest auto-folding mobility scooters available in Canada.
Most folding scooters ask you to bend, pull a lever and wrestle a frame into place. The Transit 4 does not. Press the button on the supplied remote fob and the scooter folds itself down to 30.5″ × 17″ × 17″ in seconds; press it again and it stands back up ready to ride. Once folded it stays upright on its rear wheels and can be wheeled along like a piece of carry-on luggage, which is what makes it practical for airports, cruise terminals, hotel rooms and shopping centres rather than only for the driveway.
The 24-volt motor with electromagnetic motor brake delivers a top speed of 6 km/h — the walking-pace speed most Canadian municipalities expect on sidewalks — while LED front and rear lighting keeps you visible on darker winter afternoons. The 8.5 Ah lithium-ion pack recharges from a compact 2-amp 110/240-volt charger, so the same charger works in Canada, the US, the UK and Europe without an adapter transformer.
The Transit 4 is manufactured by Heartway Medical and distributed in Canada by Movo Evolution. Factory Direct Medical stocks it in Orange and White with Canadian warranty support and shipping nationwide from our Vaughan, Ontario warehouse.
Key Features
One-Touch Electric Folding A supplied remote fob folds and unfolds the scooter automatically in seconds. No bending, no lifting a latch, no strength required — useful for riders with limited grip, arthritis or back pain, and for caregivers loading the scooter alone.
44 lbs Total — Rolls Like Luggage At 44 lbs (20 kg) with the battery fitted, the Transit 4 is among the lightest auto-folding scooters on the market. Folded, it balances on its rear wheels and tows behind you like a suitcase instead of needing to be carried.
Airline & Cruise-Friendly Lithium Battery The 8.5 Ah lithium-ion battery is removable and sized for typical airline mobility-device allowances. Always confirm the exact watt-hour limits with your carrier before travelling, as policies differ by airline and route.
Up to 13 km Per Charge Enough range for a full day of shopping, a cruise-ship deck, a conference floor or a trip through a large hospital campus. Range varies with rider weight, gradient, surface and temperature.
LED Front and Rear Lighting Integrated LED headlight and rear lights come as standard, keeping you visible during early-dark Canadian winter afternoons — a feature frequently omitted at this weight class.
Compact 30.5″ Folded Footprint Folded dimensions of 30.5″ × 17″ × 17″ fit the boot of most sedans, crossovers and hatchbacks, and slide into a closet or hotel wardrobe when not in use.
Built for Travel, Sized for Real Life
The practical test of a travel scooter is not its spec sheet — it is whether you will actually take it with you. A scooter that needs two people to load, or that has to be dismantled into four pieces, tends to stay in the garage. The Transit 4 is designed around that problem: it folds itself, it stands up on its own, and one person of average strength can lift its 44 lbs into a car with the seat and battery removed to reduce the load further.
The four-wheel configuration gives more lateral stability than a three-wheel travel scooter, which matters on cambered sidewalks, aircraft jet bridges and sloped ramps. The 24-volt motor includes an electromagnetic brake that engages automatically when you release the throttle, holding the scooter on gentle inclines rather than allowing it to roll back. Turning radius is 31″ (800 mm), tight enough for supermarket aisles and hotel corridors.
Operate the Transit 4 within its 250 lb (115 kg) rated capacity and on the surfaces it is designed for — paved paths, sidewalks, indoor floors and packed level ground. It is a travel scooter, not an all-terrain machine; for gravel, grass and rougher ground a full-suspension mid-size model such as the Movo Brome is the better tool.
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Battery Range |
Up to 13 km per charge |
| Weight Capacity |
250 lb (115 kg) |
| Total Weight with Battery |
44 lb (20 kg) |
| Maximum Speed |
Up to 6 km/h |
| Battery |
8.5 Ah Lithium-Ion (removable) |
| Charger |
2 Amp, 110/240 Volt, Li-ION |
| Motor |
24 Volt with electromagnetic motor brake |
| Folding |
Electric — remote control or button |
| Overall Dimensions |
33″ × 16″ × 32″ |
| Folded Dimensions |
30.5″ × 17″ × 17″ |
| Front Wheels |
5.5″ × 1.6″ |
| Rear Wheels |
7″ × 1.6″ |
| Turning Radius |
31″ (800 mm) |
| Wheel Configuration |
4-wheel |
| Lighting |
LED front and rear |
| Colours Available |
Orange, White |
| Manufacturer |
Heartway Medical — distributed in Canada by Movo Evolution |
| SKU |
S21F-A (Orange) / S21F-W (White) |
Best For
- Travellers who fly, cruise or road-trip and need a scooter that folds itself and tows like a suitcase through an airport or terminal
- Seniors and adults who need mobility support for shopping centres, appointments and day outings but cannot lift a heavy scooter into a vehicle
- Caregivers loading and unloading a scooter alone, where one-touch electric folding removes the strength and bending requirement entirely
- Riders up to 250 lbs (115 kg) who want four-wheel stability and LED lighting in the lightest practical package
Why Choose This Product
- Genuine auto-folding at 44 lbs — most remote-folding scooters in Canada weigh 50–60 lbs, and most 44 lb scooters fold manually. The Transit 4 does both.
- Heartway Medical build quality with Canadian distribution through Movo Evolution, meaning parts, service and warranty support are handled domestically rather than shipped from overseas.
- Factory Direct Medical pricing at $4,089 CAD against a $4,300 MSRP, with Canada-wide shipping from our Vaughan, Ontario warehouse and a support team you can actually reach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you take the Heartway Transit 4 mobility scooter on a plane?
In most cases yes. The Transit 4 folds electrically, weighs 44 lbs, and uses a removable 8.5 Ah lithium-ion battery, which is the configuration airlines are set up to handle for mobility devices. Airlines generally require the battery to be removed and carried in the cabin, and they apply watt-hour limits that vary by carrier and route. Contact your airline at least 48 hours before departure to confirm their specific battery and dimension rules, and keep the battery documentation with you. The same removable-battery design is what makes the Transit 4 straightforward on cruise ships, where storage space in the cabin is limited.
How far can the Transit 4 go on a full charge?
Up to 13 km (about 8 miles) per charge from its 8.5 Ah lithium-ion battery. Real-world range depends on rider weight, terrain, gradient, tyre pressure and ambient temperature — cold Canadian winter conditions reduce lithium battery output noticeably, so expect less than the rated figure in January than you would in July. For a full day of continuous use, or for longer distances, a mid-size scooter with a larger battery such as the Movo Brome Lite (32 km) or Movo Sutton (50 km) is the better match.
How does the electric folding actually work?
The Transit 4 ships with a remote-control fob. Press the fold button and an actuator collapses the frame automatically down to 30.5″ × 17″ × 17″; press unfold and it raises itself back to riding position. There is also a button on the scooter itself. Nothing needs to be lifted, latched or pulled by hand. Once folded, the scooter rests on its rear wheels and can be towed by its handle like wheeled luggage rather than carried.
Do you need a licence to drive a mobility scooter in Ontario?
No. In Ontario, mobility scooters used by people with a disability are treated as pedestrian mobility aids, not motor vehicles, so no driver's licence, registration, insurance or helmet is legally required. Riders are expected to travel on sidewalks and pedestrian paths at walking speed and to follow pedestrian rules of the road. The Transit 4's 6 km/h top speed sits comfortably within normal sidewalk expectations. Rules vary between provinces and some municipalities add local by-laws, so check with your municipality if you plan to ride on roadways or in transit stations.
What is the difference between the Heartway Transit 4 and the Brio+?
Both are compact four-wheel folding scooters from Heartway. The Transit 4 folds electrically by remote control, weighs 44 lbs and delivers up to 13 km of range. The Brio+ folds manually, uses a larger 10.5 Ah lithium battery, and is the choice when you want more range and a lower price and do not mind folding by hand. Choose the Transit 4 if hands-free folding is the priority — particularly where grip strength, arthritis or back pain make manual folding difficult.
Summary
The Heartway Transit 4 is a 44 lb remote-control auto-folding four-wheel travel mobility scooter with a 250 lb capacity, up to 13 km of range from a removable 8.5 Ah lithium battery, LED lighting and a 30.5″ folded footprint. Available in Orange and White from Factory Direct Medical at $4,089 CAD with shipping across Canada.
Important Notice: The Heartway Transit 4 is a mobility aid intended to assist people with limited mobility and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a physiotherapist or occupational therapist before use to confirm this scooter suits your mobility needs and physical condition. Do not exceed the 250 lb (115 kg) rated capacity. Battery range of up to 13 km varies with rider weight, terrain, gradient and temperature. Airline and cruise-line lithium battery policies vary — confirm requirements with your carrier before travelling.
