How do I choose electric wheelchair ?

Choose the most suitable electric wheelchair

The electric wheelchair is the type of wheelchair that offers the most opportunities for self-reliance and mobility in everyday life. With an electric wheel chair, there are not so many restrictions in everyday life. Even users who do not have particularly strong fingers, hands, arms or legs can move around in motorized wheelchair using the joystick. Whether indoors at home or outdoors when shopping, taking short trips or for leisure activities.

The electrically adjustable seat depth and seat angle can be varied throughout the day for optimal comfort. Adjusting the backrest and headrest can also help to change the sitting position during the day. The foot and leg supports can be easily moved up and down or removed electronically without the use of tools. The tiltable seat makes it easier for the user to reach things that are out of reach – for example, things on a table. This feature also makes it easier to move from the power wheelchair to positions such as an armchair or bed. The effective suspension makes driving smooth and comfortable. Also on gravel roads or curbs.
In addition, various accessories can be purchased to make life with motorised wheelchair even easier. For example, a table that can be easily put on and taken off, or a rain cover for outdoor trips in wet weather.

Folding electric wheelchair

With a foldable electrical wheelchair, it becomes easier to travel around the world even with walking difficulties or other disabilities. However, it is difficult to find a folded electronic wheelchair that also meets the great need for comfort that often occurs when you need a wheelchair for most of the day.

This is because the powerchair is a model that can accommodate a lot of things. And space is needed to accommodate the motor, battery and other electronic devices. This means that the electric wheel chair itself takes up a lot of space, so its compactness is limited. Therefore, it is also difficult to put the wheelchair electric into the car.

On the other hand, automatic wheelchair allow users to use public transportation easily. In addition, the wheelchair itself can also complete shorter distances if the weather permits. Therefore, a folding battery wheelchair is not always necessary.

Buy an electric wheelchair

If you still need a fold up electric wheelchair, you can solve it by having an automatic foldway electric wheelchair as a supplement, even if it is an expensive solution and the selection is small. This is especially obvious if you often leave home and your physical condition is permanent.

Alternatively, you can consider buying motor wheelchair suitable for home and daily use instead of a regular folding wheelchair that can be used when traveling. Usually, when traveling away from home, you may still be with relatives, so there is an extra person to help you get around. This is a very cheap solution and is more than enough for most people.

Choose the right electric wheelchair

There are many things to consider when choosing an electric wheelchair. Powered wheelchairs are a bigger investment than regular wheelchairs. Therefore, it is important to choose the right one.

• Maximum load-bearing capacity
  Generally, the load-bearing range of mobility wheelchairs is 100-150kg. For obese people, you can choose to customize bariatric heavy-duty electric wheelchairs with a load-bearing capacity of more than 200kg. When buying an obese electric wheelchair, be sure to confirm the width of the seat. Otherwise, if the load-bearing capacity is reached but the width is very small, the user’s comfort will be very poor, or even unable to sit down.
• Motor power
  The motor of wheelchair motorized is divided into brushed motors and brushless motors according to the structural principle. Among them, brushed motors are cheap, but they are underpowered and noisy, and the maintenance probability is high. Brushless motors are expensive, but they are light, powerful, low-noise, and have very low maintenance costs. So please choose a more suitable motor according to your own situation.
• Maximum speed
  If you are going to use the wheelchair power somewhere other than your home, it is worth considering the driving speed of the electric powered wheelchair. If the driving speed is very low, going to the supermarket on the other side of town may take an unnecessary long time. Most auto wheelchair travel at a speed of about 6 kilometers per hour, but some models can travel up to 12 kilometers per hour.
• Driving mileage
  It is also important to consider how far the battery powered wheelchair can travel on a single charge. It is related to how far you can travel from home. If you stay at home most of the time and do not need to drive around the local area, you can check how long it takes from charge to charge.
• Seat Width and Backrest Height
  It is important that you sit in the electric motor wheelchair. Therefore, the seat width, seat depth and backrest height must all be suitable for you. Of course, most electric scooters wheelchairs have a fixed seat depth, but if the depth is too large or too small at the shortest setting, you will never be able to sit in the motorized scooter wheelchair At the same time, the backrest must also match your height so that you can get the correct support. If the backrest is too high, you may not be able to use the headrest.
  The seat width must also be suitable for you so that you do not feel squeezed in your hips, thighs or rear. Most motorize wheelchairs are available in a variety of widths.
• Travel Width
  Your powered electric wheelchair must be able to drive through the front door of your home. However, at the same time, it is also important for many people that it can also pass through the door of the relatives who visit most often. Therefore, find the right ruler and measure the inner and outer doors. Especially remember the doorways to the toilet, living room and bedroom. When the electric wheelchair can enter the front door of your home, choose a best powered wheelchair.