Power Wheelchairs

Power wheelchairs are propelled by electricity. They make use of either gears or belts, or sometimes both. Power wheelchairs with belt drives are usually quiet, but tend to be high-maintenance. Gear drives are fairly low-maintenance, but tend to wear out quickly, getting noisy in the process.

Low-end power models have light frames that are suitable for indoor use, but their frames tend to crack, their front forks bend and motors die when they are abused outside. The latest high-end powerchairs are more rugged and reliable, with frames designed to handle more weight, but they also come with a high price tag.

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Power wheelchairs are typically cost between $1,600 and $7,500, and are available in three basic models:

Rear-wheel drive is the traditional and most popular power wheelchair style. They are generally faster then front-wheel models, but provide poor turning capabilities in comparison to front-wheel drive wheelchairs and mid-wheel drive wheelchairs models.
Front-wheel drive wheelchairs have become more common because they provide tighter turning functions. Most front-wheel drive wheelchairs have a slightly lower top speed than rear-wheel drive wheelchairs because they tend to turn too readily at high speeds.
Mid-wheel drive wheelchairs provide the tightest turning of all, but have a tendency to be unsteady when stopping and starting. Mid-wheel drive wheelchairs have caster wheels in the rear and an extra set of anti-tip wheels in front, which may limit their use on uneven surfaces.