Electric Wheelchairs

Powerchairs usually look more like traditional wheelchairs. Some models even look just like a traditional wheelchair with batteries and a motor attached to each wheel. Powerchairs are driven using one hand by a joystick controller on the arm of the powerchair. Powerchair users tend to spend more time in their chairs than scooter users spend on their scooters. Powerchairs are more adaptable than mobility scooters and some models have specialist seats and controllers fitted to suit the requirements of the user. Powerchairs are also more likely to be used inside although some powerchairs are equally capable indoors and outdoors. Mobility scooters are more likely to be used outdoors, although some of the smaller ones can be used indoors.