Not long ago, seeing electric aluminium wheel chairs on the street was rare. In addition, they used to be big, heavy and impractical. Nowadays, they are seen more often and they are much more practical.

The electric chairs are suitable for people who want to lead an independent life but for reasons of disability or age do not have the physical condition necessary to push a manual wheelchair. Many elderly people with reduced mobility have chosen to take one for a walk.

Moving effortlessly and safety are two compelling reasons to get a power aluminium wheelchair. A few years ago, the market for electric wheelchairs did not offer as many possibilities as today. Nowadays, the variety of models and prices are more interesting. Buying an electric chair is a significant expense and the chosen unit has to serve for a long time.

If you cannot sit still for a second and want to take long walks or just need to move around the city every day, the best option in your case is an outdoor chair. The aluminium wheel chairs provide more autonomy. With the batteries of this motorized chair you can travel 35 km or even more. They are larger and more robust, designed to last and travel many miles.

The units provide a smoother ride: larger wheels, suspension system, better shock absorption and more. For some elderly people, it is not so necessary to leave the house and travel long distances. They are content to move around the house and go shopping for the day. They can be comfortable with an indoor electric wheelchair. These units are narrower and shorter allowing them to go through elevators and doors.

They are lightweight and compact. However, indoor wheelchairs tend to provide less autonomy because they are not designed to travel for long distances. The wheels are smaller and they have a minimal turning radius to maneuver better through narrow spaces. The units are easier to transport and can be folded. You can put them in the trunk of the car without problems.

If you do not want to give up anything because you need the wheelchair for both indoors and outdoors, there are specially designed models that include the best of both options.

If every day you maneuver through uneven terrains, it is necessary to have larger wheels in addition to more powerful engines and greater capacity of the battery. Large wheels are necessary to move outside because they offer better grip on the ground. If we use small wheels, they may not offer improved operation. If the ground is even like that of a house or a shopping center, you can opt for smaller wheels.