Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs

Safe storage and charging

You need a safe place to store and charge your scooter.

The safest place is outside your home, for example in a shed. The storage must be secure, clean and dry.

Do not store or charge your scooter in a hallway or escape route. This could block your way out in a fire. Petrol scooters must never be kept inside or in shared areas.

If you cannot store it outside, you may be able to use a room inside with a fire-resistant door and a smoke detector. You need permission before building any external storage.

Charge your scooter at home or in a designated charging area outside. Never charge it in communal spaces such as corridors, stairwells or laundry rooms.

We recommend:

  • testing your charging kit every year
  • keeping your scooter serviced according to the manufacturer’s instructions

Watch this short video on how to charge your scooter safely: Charging advice and safety

Page last modified: 20 November 2025