Getting the right wheelchair is the ultimate kind of freedom, knowing you’ll be in comfort, with a chair that can support your day-to-day life. But what if your needs change and your manual wheelchair isn't quite meeting them? A wheelchair power add-on may be the answer.
We spoke to our wheelchair specialists to find out what are some of the best wheelchair power add-ons available at the moment.
The Triride Special Compact High Torque (HT) All Road is a great choice if you're looking for an add-on that gives you a sporty feel on the most testing of terrains. It's a compact and travel friendly model that can help take you where you need to go. The powerful high torque motor and off-road tyre mean it can climb or tackle mixed terrain and countryside paths without compromising on performance.
The Compact HT All Road also includes and intelligent braking system and Nuovo Cruise Control for a comfortable and easy drive.
The brackets used to attach it are easy to use and won't impinge on the space between your legs.
The innovative Alber E-Motion M25 will fit almost any modern wheelchair and the wheels can be easily attached and removed as needed. With its highly efficient, silent electric motors and E-Motion technology, you can move, steer and brake your wheelchair with very little effort.
As an optional extra, you can get an ECS remote control unit that lets you switch the E-Motion on and off easily from your seat. It can also activate the patented roll-back delay feature, which holds you on the spot for five seconds so you can reposition your grip without rolling backwards.
You can also use the smartphone app with cruise control, which can keep your speed constant even when going up steep inclines. Plus, it can also track the battery charge level and mileage as well as indicating faults and suggesting solutions.
The SmartDrive MX2+ is an amazing powered add on can be fitted to almost any manual wheelchair. It's simple to detach and reattach as needed, making it ideal for when you're travelling.
You won't need to push and reach for the SmartDrive to start it either as the E2 PushTracker means that all you need to do is tap your hand to go. The E2 PushTracker is a reliable smart watch that has intuitive gesture activated controls and active tracking technology. It connects via Bluetooth.
The Permobil SmartDrive MX2+ also has a free to download PushTracker App available, so you can customise the way you use your SmartDrive, track the usage, and get insights to help improve your health.
The Sunrise Empulse R20 Folding Powerpack turns manual wheelchairs into a powered attendant wheelchair, making it much easier for the person pushing to move it. The ultra-lightweight design (total weight of 4.5kg including the 1.4kg Lithium-ion battery) is compatible with most wheelchairs with a tube diameter of 22mm - 32mm.
The highly reliable powerful motor is easy to use with a one-push-to-go control, helping assist in every situation whether on hills, ramps, uneven surfaces or on long trips. It can travel up to 9 miles on a full battery charge with a maximum speed of up to 3 mph and has the ability to climb 50mm kerbs and 10 degree slopes.
It's uniquely designed so it can easily fold with the wheelchair, so you don't have to disconnect and reconnect each time, making it ideal for storing and transport. You can disconnect and store the battery separately if needed.
Go further in your day-to-day with the help of the Empulse F55. It has an impressive range of 25km, thanks to its lithium ion battery, making it a great choice for everyday activities like walking the dog, going to work, or popping to the shops.
The Empulse F55 has a handy LCD digital user display that shows you the battery status, odometer, average speed, trip counter, and real time power consumption.
As standard, it has cruise control and both an electric brake and a traditional brake for softer, smoother, more controlled braking. It's simple to dock too, as it has a large receiver which makes it easy to take on and off the wheelchair.
The Empulse F55 weighs just 13kg and offers a simple solution at an affordable price. It's able to fit onto all Quickie wheelchairs and can be added to many other manufacturers wheelchairs too.
You can see our full range of wheelchair power add-ons and accessories here. If you'd like to know more about our range of power add-ons, please fill in the form below and one of our wheelchair specialists will be in touch to help you out.
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