What Scootmobiel Centrum does

Scootmobiel Centrum is a Dutch specialty mobility retailer operating under the legal entity Online mobility trading B.V., registered in Tilburg, Netherlands. The company sells electric mobility scooters (scootmobielen) in multiple configurations (3-wheel, 4-wheel, foldable, 2-person, covered, 25 km/h and 45 km/h variants), 45 km/h light motor vehicles (brommobielen, microcars, minicars, 'invalidencars'), and electric wheelchairs, supplemented by a wide accessory catalog (comfort seats, thumb controls, rollator holders, canopies, USB connections, seat heating). Distribution combines 10-11 physical showrooms spread across the Netherlands (Arnhem, Amsterdam, Almelo, Den Haag, Groningen, Harderwijk, Utrecht, Vught, Sluiskil) and Belgium (Bruges, Maasmechelen) with an e-commerce storefront and home delivery spanning both countries. Its core technology is the integration of off-the-shelf electric mobility hardware with custom-fit configurations, ongoing maintenance services, and government-subsidy (WMO/PGB) application support.

The business model is sales-led and consultative: customers engage via phone advice (085-400 01 72), showroom visits, or home test rides ('proefrit aan huis'), followed by quote-based pricing tailored to model, customization, and funding source. Revenue is generated through three streams: hardware sales (scooters, brommobielen, wheelchairs, accessories), recurring/professional services (maintenance, repairs, inspection visits, pickup-and-delivery service), and financing arrangements (lease, installment payments with a €500 minimum deposit). The customer base is exclusively B2C and targets individuals with physical limitations, WMO/PGB-eligible recipients, and senior citizens seeking independent-living mobility solutions, with the company explicitly assisting in subsidy paperwork to convert municipal social-support budgets into sales. Marketing combines local SEO across hundreds of municipality pages, content-driven decision guides (keuzehulp), a prominently displayed 9.8/10 customer rating, and ANWB-backed ('Mobiliteitsgarantie & ANWB zekerheid') trust signals to drive top-of-funnel demand.

Name

Scootmobiel Centrum

Legal name

Online mobility trading B.V.

Website

https://scootmobielcentrum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scootmobiel Centrum is a Dutch-Belgian specialty mobility retailer operating 10-11 showrooms that sells electric scooters, wheelchairs, and 45 km/h microcars, offering custom fitting, WMO/PGB subsidy assistance, lease financing, and home test rides to elderly and physically-limited consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobility Scooters and Personal Mobility Equipment

NAICS

Home Health Equipment Rental (532283), Motorcycle, Boat, and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers (44122)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobility Aids (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers, Canes) (HLAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mobility Device Sales, Rental & Service (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers) (HSABAKAC)

Keywords

• Mobility scooter retail
• Electric wheelchair sales
• Personal mobility vehicles
• Mobility equipment store
• Light motor vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Vught

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of mobility vehicles including scootmobiles, electric wheelchairs, and related accessories. Products range from 3-wheel and 4-wheel scootmobiles to covered models, folding models, and 2-person vehicles. Also includes 45 km/h vehicles, microcars, and mobility aids.
2. Service and Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance, repairs, and service for mobility vehicles after purchase. Includes inspection of brakes, tires, lighting, battery, suspension, steering, and moving parts.
3. Financing Services: Provides installment payment options, leasing arrangements, and financing plans to make mobility vehicles more accessible to customers. Minimum deposit of 500 euros required for orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scootmobiel Centrum sells electric mobility scooters (scootmobielen), electric wheelchairs, and 45 km/h light motor vehicles (brommobielen) through 10 retail showrooms in the Netherlands and Belgium, supported by an e-commerce platform. The company provides personalized specialist consultation, custom-built mobility solutions adapted to individual body and usage needs, home test rides, home delivery, and government subsidy (WMO/PGB) application assistance, along with leasing and installment payment options.

Product overview

Scootmobiel Centrum is a mobility scooter specialist operating 10 showrooms across the Netherlands and Belgium, offering a comprehensive portfolio of electric mobility scooters, light motor vehicles (brommobielen), and wheelchairs. The core product line includes various scooter configurations (3-wheel, 4-wheel, foldable, 2-person, covered, and speed variants at 25 km/h and 45 km/h), complemented by brommobielen (light motor vehicles including microcars and minicars), and electric wheelchairs. The company provides extensive customization options through its 'Scootmobiel Op Maat' (custom scooters) service, adapting vehicles to individual body measurements and physical conditions. Additional value-added services include a selection guide (keuzehulp), WMO/PGB government subsidy application assistance, home test rides, maintenance and repair services, and lease payment options. Accessories such as comfort seats, adjustable armrests, rollator holders, and USB connections are also available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scootmobielen (Electric Mobility Scooters) Electric mobility scooters for individuals with mobility limitations, available in multiple configurations (3-wheel, 4-wheel, foldable, 2-person, covered, and higher-speed 25 km/h and 45 km/h variants). Sold to end consumers with customization options for seats, controls, and accessories.
• Brommobielen (45 km/h Light Motor Vehicles) Light motor vehicles operating at 45 km/h, available in petrol and electric variants, including microcars, minicars, and invalid carriages (invalide auto's). Sold to consumers, including models that can be operated without a driver's license.
• Rolstoelen (Electric and Manual Wheelchairs) Electric and manual wheelchairs for individuals with mobility limitations, including models such as the Sweetrich iFold Light foldable electric wheelchair. Sold to end consumers through the company's showrooms and online platform.
• Mobility Scooter Accessories Range of separately purchasable accessories for mobility scooters, including comfort seats, swivel seats, adjustable armrests, thumb controls, foot controls, rollator holders, phone holders, USB connections, baskets, windshields, canopies, and seat heating.
• Onderhoud en Service (Maintenance and Repair Service) Ongoing maintenance, scheduled inspection, and repair services for mobility scooters and other vehicles, including inspection of brakes, tires, lighting, battery, suspension, steering, and moving parts. A pickup-and-delivery (haal-en brengservice) option is available for customers.
• Scootmobiel Leasen (Lease Financing) Leasing arrangements for mobility scooters, allowing customers to pay in monthly installments rather than upfront. A minimum deposit of 500 euros is required for orders.
• WMO/PGB Subsidy Application Assistance Assistance service helping consumers prepare WMO (Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning) or PGB (Persoonsgebonden budget) quotes and municipality-specific documentation required for government-funded mobility vehicle purchases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction rating of 9.8 out of 10

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Van Raam: Dutch manufacturer of specialized (adaptive) bicycles and tricycles for people with disabilities. Targets an adjacent mobility-aid customer base with overlapping use cases to mobility scooters in personal mobility for the elderly and disabled.

Direct peers

• Welzorg: One of the largest Dutch mobility aid and WMO/PGB-focused providers, offering mobility scooters, wheelchairs, and home adaptations. Directly competes with Scootmobiel Centrum on Dutch government-funded mobility equipment supply.
• Medipoint (Medicom): Dutch supplier of medical devices and mobility equipment including scooters and wheelchairs, with a focus on WMO/PGB reimbursement. Closely comparable to Scootmobiel Centrum on subsidy-supported mobility aid distribution.
• L&S Care: Belgian specialist in mobility scooters, wheelchairs, and mobility aids. Operates in the same Belgian regions as Scootmobiel Centrum's Brugge and Maasmechelen showrooms with directly overlapping product lines.
• Veleco: Netherlands-based mobility scooter and microcar manufacturer/retailer. Operates across European markets with directly comparable products (mobility scooters, 45 km/h vehicles) and customer base to Scootmobiel Centrum.
• Vegro: Dutch retailer of mobility aids, care products, and home health equipment with both online and physical store presence. Comparable to Scootmobiel Centrum in product breadth and target customer (seniors and individuals with physical limitations).

Others

• Afikim Electric Vehicles: Israeli manufacturer of mobility scooters sold through European dealer networks. Functions as an upstream OEM/supplier to retailers like Scootmobiel Centrum; comparable in product family even though not a direct retail competitor.

Broad incumbents

• TGA Mobility: Established UK mobility scooter specialist offering a wide range of scooters and wheelchairs with dealer networks. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the European mobility scooter retail channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scootmobielcentrum-vught

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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