Electric Wheel Chairs have developed considerably over the past years. Electric wheel chairs come in many types, three and four wheel formats, the drive wheels of the powered chairs may be at the rear of the unit or at the front and vary from manufacture to manufacturer. Electric wheel chairs are generally used by individuals with limited or minimal mobility caused by a variety of medical of age related conditions.

The development of the electric wheel chair has given the above individuals an opportunity carry out day to day activities with minimal or no help depending on the activity. Powered wheelchairs come in many construction formats, the most common is Steal framed, also with the introduction of light weight alloys and carbon fibre the development of the powered wheelchair will continue to develop.

The power plant of the electric wheel chair is the electric motors that drive the wheels, these motors are very powerful units and are maintenance free. However it is recommended that you have the motors checked every two years or sooner depending on the usage. The other key component of the powered chair is the battery. Modern battery’s are maintenance free and will last up to two years if kept well charged between use, and disconnected when not in use for long periods.

Electric wheel chairs can transport the user up to 20km on a single charge and can climb gradients of up to 12 degrees. Powered wheelchairs have a maximum speed of up to 6km/hour that is controlled by a side mounted joystick. mounted on the left or right of the powered chair.