Collection: Transportable Powered Wheelchairs

A transportable powerchair is a powered wheelchair designed to be easier to take apart, fold, or load into a vehicle than a traditional power wheelchair.

Key features often include:

• Lightweight construction compared with standard powerchairs.
• Foldable or disassemblable design, allowing it to fit into a car boot.
• Battery-powered operation using rechargeable batteries.
• Compact size for easier storage and travel.
• Often suitable for indoor use, shopping trips, and short-to-medium journeys.

1. There are two common types: 

• Folding powerchairs Fold similarly to a manual wheelchair.
• Often popular for travel and public transport.
• Can sometimes be rolled like luggage when folded.

2. Boot-friendly/disassemblable powerchairs

• Separate into several lighter pieces (seat, battery, base, etc.).
• Designed to be lifted into a car in sections.

Transportable powerchairs generally trade some performance for portability. Compared with larger powerchairs, they may have:

• Shorter range.
• Lower maximum speed.
• Less powerful suspension.
• Reduced suitability for rough terrain.

Typical users include people who:

• Need powered mobility but travel frequently by car.
• Have limited storage space at home.
• Want a chair that can accompany them on holidays or day trips.

If you're considering one, important factors to compare are:

• Total weight and heaviest component weight.
• Folded dimensions.
• Battery range.
• Airline approval for batteries.
• User weight capacity.
• Whether you or a carer will be lifting it.

If you'd like recommendations, I can suggest transportable powerchairs available in the UK based on your budget and whether you'll be lifting it yourself or using a hoist.