Top 5 Best Cheap Electric Power Wheelchairs Online

When many options are available for some products, choosing one over the other is difficult. At the same time, selecting is hectic because you can’t go and check out each one. If you are looking for an electric wheelchair, look no further; here, you will get your problem solution.

Gilani Mobility is a trusted platform for providing mobility for Hospitals or Aged Care Homes. Our dedicated team of experts puts their efforts into the searched best wheelchair for you. They tested the top 24 wheelchairs and listed the 5 best cheap electric power wheelchairs based on their features.

This article will compare Power, Portability, Strength, Ergonomics, and most importantly, value.

Concorde: Electric Wheelchair from the Wheelchair Co

Concord is an excellent foldable wheelchair. It is lightweight and ergonomically designed for supreme comfort and safety. This elegant product comes up with impressive features.

Key Features:

• Take 3 seconds to fold and can fit easily in a compact place
• 360-degree joystick controller in one hand
• Body Weight: 26Kg, lightweight and portable compared to electric scooter
• Can tolerate 120Kg weight
• Anti-Tip Wheels
• Useable in airplanes and on a cruise ship
• Aeronautical aluminum makes it durable and long-lasting
• Dual Mode; Electric and Manual
• Adjustable dual flip armrests
• Have a Powerful battery for long range
• Maximum speed: 6Km/h
• Driving range: 15Km
• Stiff to drive to any terrain
• 5 years warranty
• Plus 1 year battery/ Controller/ Motor warranty

Travel Lite Electric Folding Power Chair: ILS

The travel lite power chair is comfy and lightweight. It is foldable and travel-friendly. It is durable and can hold up to 150 kg weigh. A 15 kg lightweight wheelchair gives longer travel mileage. Additionally, it has an efficient brushless hub motor and joystick with 50% battery power saving. Pollution-free material used in battery cycle, which is designed for 1000 cycles.

Key Features:

• Loaded with the latest technology; Brushless Motor – Double Hub and joystick brushless.
• Use of Phosphate Lithium Batteries – Platinum lifespan or more than 1000+charges
• Travel Range of 28Km
• Weight endurance of 150Kg
• Tilt Recline – x5 multi-adjust options
• Compact folding for easy storage
• Armrest and height are self-Adjustable
• Puncture-proof solid tires.
• Low maintenance
• Adjustable width kits are available.
• Our Hercule Lifter is compatible if transport required
• Airline friendly
• CE international standard testing

Pride iGo Folding Power Wheelchair: Aidacare

The iGo™ chair uses advanced techniques for folding it quickly. It can easily fit in small storage while traveling. Moreover, iGo features a durable seating system, front suspension, under-seat storage, and much more.

Key Features:

• 5 easy steps to fold quickly
• Comfortable durable seats
• Front Suspension
• Large, secure storage compartment
• Lightweight Lithium-ion batteries
• Easy-to-use VR2 controller

Light-Weight Folding Electric Wheelchair: Leitner

GED 10 is a foldable electric wheelchair designed by Leitner, known for selling award-winning electric bikes. This lightweight power chair, also known as Billi, is the successor to the Leither Frankie Electric Wheelchair.

Key Features:

• Large front wheels
• Higher Ground Clearance
• More Roomy Sitting Capacity
• Bag on the Rear
• Batteries are in a drawer under the seat
• Body Weight: 26Kg
• Easily foldable for storage and for carrying out
• For convenience and protection, a bag is available

Air Hawk/Falcon Light Weight Folding Electric Wheelchair: Gilani Mobility

Gilani Mobility is an exclusive UAE Distributor of mobility products, which means it can offer No#1 wheelchairs at a lower price. The Air Hawk and Falcon wheelchairs are reliable and foldable for mobility and will offer extra comfort for users. It is designed by keeping in mind end user requirements which is safe for air travel. This motorized wheelchair has 2x high-efficiency brushless hub motors, have a joystick controller which works flawlessly. It can be your best travel companion.

Key Feature:

• Take only 3 seconds to fold and can fit in a small boot space
• 360 Degree joystick controller is easy for us
• Body Weight: 21Kg. Lightweight and portable for mobility
• Have high weight endurance of 148Kg
• Can take on Airline with MSDS certificate
• CE Certified
• Aeronautical Aluminum material made for extra strength and durable
• Anti-Tip Wheels
• Dual mode for “Electric” or “Manual” using
• Double flip-up and adjustable armrests
• Up to a 25km driving range
• Can drive on almost any terrain
• 12-degree incline to go up the highest curbs
• Pneumatic Tyres are puncture-proof tires and provide shock absorption.
• Width adjustable

Comparison

How did we rate each wheelchair component?

We rated each component as either 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place, 4th place, or 5th place and were given corresponding points to show the final winner for each aspect!

1st place: 5 points
2nd place: 4 points
3rd place: 3 points
4th place: 2 points
5th place: 1 point

POWER:

Firstly, we are comparing the power of wheelchairs. The criteria for measuring the power of the motorized chair are based on the power of batteries required, the number of batteries, the maximum travel range once fully charged, the top speed, and the degree of incline on a steep path.

1. Wheelchair Co (13)

• Batteries Power: 24V 10Ah Lithium batteries – 4th place (2)
• Number of Batteries: 1x – 4th place (2)
• Wheelchair Travel Range: 15Km – 4th place (2)
• The maximum speed of the wheelchair is 6km/hr – 2nd place (4)
• 6 degrees of incline ability – 3rd site (3)

2. ILS (Independent Living Specialists) (22)

• Batteries Type: Phosphate Lithium batteries – 1st place (5)
• Number of batteries:1x – 3rd place (3)
• Wheelchair Travel Range: 28Km – 1st place (5)
• The maximum speed of the wheelchair is 6.5km/hr – 1st place (5)
• 9 degrees of incline ability – 2nd place (4)

3. Aidacare (18)

• Batteries Type: 6.6 Ah Lithium Ion batteries – 2nd place (4)
• Number of batteries: 2x (13.2 Ah total) – 1st place (5)
• Wheelchair Travel Range: 20Km – 3rd place (3)
• The maximum speed of the wheelchair is 5.95km/hr – 3rd place (3)
• 6 degrees of incline ability – 3rd site (3)

Leitner (17)

• Batteries Type: 24V 6Ah Lithium Ion batteries – 3rd place (3)
• Number of batteries: 2x (12 Ah total) – 2nd place (4)
• Wheelchair Travel Range: 20Km- 3rd place (3)
• The maximum speed of the wheelchair is 5km/hr – 4th place (2)
• 12 degrees of incline ability – 1st place (5)

Gilani Mobility (23)

• Batteries Type: 24V 6.6 Ah Lithium Ion batteries – 2nd place (4)
• Number of batteries:2x (13.2 Ah total) – 1st place (5)
• Wheelchair Travel Range: 25Km – 2nd place (4)
• The maximum speed of the wheelchair is 6.5km/hr – 1st place (5)
• 12 degrees of climbing ability – 1st place (5)

MOST POWERFUL WHEELCHAIR IS THE AIR HAWK BY GILANI Mobility

• Gilani Mobility (23 points)
• ILS (Independent Living Specialists) (22 points)
• Aidacare (18 points)
• Leitner (17 points)
• Wheelchair Co (13 points)

ERGONOMICS:

So, what wheelchair is the most ergonomic?

Our team of experts finds the wheelchairs Ergonomics based on the wheelchair, the joystick function, seat width, design of the leg rests and whether they sit flush against the chair when folding and if they flip away, whether the armrests are removable or not, and reclining features of the backrest.

Wheelchair Co (15)

• Seat Width: 430mm 3rd place (3)
• Leg Rests Design: Central frame folding leg rest not sitting flush to the chair 2nd place (4)
• Arm Rests: Flip up armrests 3rd place (3)
• Joystick function: Easy to use a joystick, having small buttons, minimum 1200 turning radius 4th place (2)
• Reclining Backrest: No 3rd place (3)

ILS (Independent Living Specialists) (20)

• Seat Width: 450mm 2nd place (4)
• Leg Rests Design: Central plate folding leg rest not sitting flush to the chair 2nd place (4)
• Removable Arm Rests: Adjustable Armrest non-removable and not flip away 2nd place (4)
• Joystick function: Easy to use a joystick, having large buttons, minimum 1200 turning radius 2nd place (4)
• Reclining Backrest: Tilt Recline – x5 different tilt 2nd place (4)

Aidacare (14)

• Seat Width: 400mm 4th place (2)
• Leg Rests Design: Narrow plate footrest partially foldable 3rd place (3)
• Removable Arm Rests: Flip away armrest 3rd place (3)
• Joystick function: Easy to use a joystick, having small buttons, minimum 900 turning radius 3rd place (3)
• Reclining Backrest: No 3rd place (3)

Leitner (21)

• Seat Width: 450mm 2nd place (4)
• Design of Leg rests: Central plate leg rest fully folding, sitting flush to the chair 1st place (5)
• Removable Arm Rests: Fold up armrests 1st place (5)
• Joystick function: Easy to use a joystick, having large buttons, minimum 1200 turning radius 2nd place (4)
• Reclining Backrest: No 3rd place (3)

Gilani Mobility (25)

• Seat Width: 460mm and available in bariatric electric wheelchair cushion size (530mm) 1st place (5)
• Design of Leg rests: Central plate leg rest fully folding, sitting flush to the chair 1st place (5)
• Removable Arm Rests: Fold up armrests 1st place (5)
• Joystick function: Easy to use a joystick, having large buttons, minimum 1200 turning radius REPROGRAMMABLE 1st place (5)
• Reclining Backrest: Yes – unlimited recline ability (step-less) up to 50 degrees 1st place (5)

MOST ERGONOMIC WHEELCHAIR IS THE AIR HAWK BY GILANI Mobility

• Gilani Mobility (25 points)
• Leitner (21 points)
• Independent Living Specialists (20 points)
• Wheelchair Co (15 points)
• Aidacare (14 points)

PORTABILITY:

So, what wheelchair is the most Portable?

Our team of experts analyzed the wheelchair’s Portability based on the folded dimensions, whether the electric wheelchair was airline friendly, MSDS certification, the size and type of tires, and how heavy the wheelchair was.

Wheelchair Co: (10)

• Folded Dimensions: 83cm x 62cm x 40cm 3rd place (3)
• MSDS certification/ air travel friendly: Unknown 3rd place (3)
• Size/Type of Rear Tyres: 11.8 inch solid tires 3rd place (3)
• Wheelchair NET Weight: 27 Kg NET 5th place (1)

ILS (Independent Living Specialists): (16)

• Folded Dimensions: 80cm x 63cm x 35cm 2nd place (4)
• MSDS certification/ air travel friendly: Yes, MSDS is available 1st place (5)
• Size/Type of Rear Tyres: 10inch/12 inch rear Pneumatic Tyres 2nd place (4)
• Wheelchair NET Weight: 23KG NET, 27KG GROSS 3rd place (3)

Aidacare: (11)

• Folded Dimensions: Unknown 5th place (1)
• MSDS certification/ air travel friendly: Unknown 3rd place (3)
• Size/Type of Rear Tyres: 8.3 inch rear solid castors 4th place (2)
• Wheelchair NET Weight: 19.8 Kg, 22.4 KG gross 1st place (5)

Leitner: (13)

• Dimensions: 91cm x 65cm x 36cm 4th place (2)
• MSDS certification/ air travel friendly: Suitable for most airlines 2nd place (4)
• Size/Type of Rear Tyres: 12.5-inch rear Pneumatic tires 1st place (5)
• Wheelchair NET Weight: 26 KG NET, 28KG GROSS 4th place (2)

Gilani Mobility: (24)

• Folded Dimensions: 78cm x 58cm x 54cm 1st place (5)
• MSDS certification/ air travel friendly: Yes, MSDS is available 1st place (5)
• Size/Type of Tyres: 12.5-inch rear Pneumatic tires 1st place (5)
• Wheelchair NET Weight: 21 KG NET, 23 KG GROSS 2nd place (4)

MOST PORTABLE WHEELCHAIR IS THE AIR HAWK BY GILANI Mobility

• Gilani Mobility(24 points)
• Independent Living Specialists (16 points)
• Leitner (13 points)
• Aidacare (11 points)
• Wheelchair Co (10 points)

STRENGTH & DURABILITY:

So, what wheelchair is the strongest?

Our team of experts analyzed the wheelchair’s strength based on the motor type, maximum weight capacity, and wheelchair material.

Wheelchair Co: (12)

• Max Weight Capacity: 120 Kg 3rd place (3)
• Wheelchair Material: Aeronautical Aluminium frame 1st place (5)
• Motor Type: Unknown 2nd place (4)

ILS (Independent Living Specialists) (14)

• Max Weight Capacity: 150 Kg 2nd place (4)
• Wheelchair Material: Aeronautical Aluminium frame 1st place (5)
• Motor Type: 2x brushless motor 1st place (5)

Aidacare (11)

• Max Weight Capacity: 120 Kg 3rd place (3)
• Wheelchair Material: Aluminium alloy 2nd place (4)
• Motor Type: Unknown 2nd place (4)

Leitner (13)

• Max Weight Capacity: 150 Kg 2nd place (4)
• Wheelchair Material: Aluminium alloy 2nd place (4)
• Motor Type: 2x Brushless Motors 1st place (5)

Gilani Mobility(14)

• Max Weight Capacity: 180 Kg 1st place (5)
• Wheelchair Material: Aluminium alloy 2nd place (4)
• Motor Type: 2x Brushless Motors 1st place (5)

MOST PORTABLE WHEELCHAIR IS THE AIR HAWK BY GILANI Mobility& Lite Electric Wheelchair BY ILS (Independent Living Specialists)

• Gilani Mobility & ILS (Independent Living Specialists) (14 points)
• Leitner (13 points)
• Wheelchair Co (12 points)
• Aidacare (11 points)

VALUE:

So, what wheelchair has the most bang for your buck?

Our team of experts assessed the wheelchair’s affordability based on the price of the wheelchair, whether any payment plans were available, or any hire options.

Wheelchair Co Price (10)

• Wheelchair Price: – 1st place (5)
• Hire options: No 4th place (2)
• Discounts: No 3rd place (3)

ILS (Independent Living Specialists) (14)

• Wheelchair Price: – 4th place (2)
• Hire options: Hire only available 2nd place (4)
• Discounts: Free delivery for online orders in UAE 2nd place (4)

Aidacare (12)

• Wheelchair Price: $Unknown – 5th place (1)
• Hire options: Hire not available on electric wheelchairs 3rd place (3)
• Discounts: Free delivery 2nd place (4)

Leitner (11)

• Wheelchair Price: – 3rd place (3)
• Hire options: No 4th place (2)
• Discounts: No 3rd place (3)

Gilani Mobility(19)

• Wheelchair Price: – 2nd place (4)
• Hire options: Yes, Hire to buy option available; hire only available 1st place (5)
• Discounts: Free delivery for online orders UAE-wide, 1st place (5)

MOST VALUABLE WHEELCHAIR IS GILANI MobilityAIR HAWK

• Gilani Mobility (19 points)
• ILS (14 points)
• Aidacare (12 points)
• Leitner (11 points)
• Wheelchair Co (10 points)

So what is the verdict?

All of those mentioned above folding electric wheelchairs are value for money.

• Gilani Mobility (105 points)
• ILS (86 points)
• Leitner (75 points)
• Aidacare (66 points)
• Wheelchair Co (60 points)

It is clear that Gilani Mobility is the best cheap electric power wheelchair.