Electric Scooter & Wheelchair

The assistive devices which help people with mobility difficulty includes electric scooters, powered wheelchairs, standing wheelchair, wheelchair, walking frames and rollators. In general, manual wheelchair, walking frame and rollators are designed for short distance mobility or exercise. For longer distance mobility, users need to consider powered assist mobility devices such as electric scooter, power wheelchair or 3-wheel electric bicycle.

The maximum loading weight of electric scooters range from 120Kg to 180 Kg depending on their design. The maximum loading weight of powered wheelchairs range from 120Kg to 140Kg also depending on their design. The maximum speed and battery range of the electric scooter and power wheelchair depend on the motors used and the weight of the users. In general, the electric scooters can run 6 to 12 Km per hour and battery range 10-50 Km. The powered wheelchair can run 5-10 Km per hour and battery range around 10-20 Km. 

What's the difference between car battery and the battery used in electric scooters or powered wheelchair? The battery used in car will provide one large current draw to start the car and nearly no current while driving. In electric scooter and power wheelchair, a deep cycle battery will be recommended. The deep cycle battery is designed to provide long continuous draw for long lasting drive. In general, a deep cycle battery will last approximately 3 times longer than a normal car battery in the same electric scooter. The battery life is determined by the cycle capacity. A good battery can usually be charged for 200-300 cycles. One cycle is from full charge to low charge.