An electric or otherwise known as motorized wheelchair is a wheelchair that is propelled by the means of an electric motor rather than manual power. They are used by people who are unable to propel a manual wheelchair or require to use a wheelchair through terrain which some may find difficult or tiresome to push manually. They can also be used by people with cardiovascular and fatigue-based conditions. It improves freedom of mobility and self-dependence as the user is able to do more day-to-day activities without fatiguing themselves by conventional wheelchair pushing methods. Electric wheelchair, despite travels at a slower speed than say an electric bicycle for safety reason, still offers users the sense of speed and freedom that many dearly missed.

The electric wheelchair comprises few main components; The chassis or frame, seat, backrest, controller, motor, wheels, brakes and the battery. The controller is more often than not an arm-rest mounted joystick which provides 360 degrees movement of the wheelchair. Users are also able to tailor the sensitivity or access multiple control modes, depending on the model of the wheelchair. The battery, usually a lithium-ion 12-volt rechargeable battery, powers the movement of the wheelchair. This makes charging of the wheelchair easy as there is no need for changing of batteries unnecessarily. Simply plug in your electric wheelchair to a power socket for easy charging and your wheelchair is good to go. Becareful when choosing a suitable electric wheelchair battery that is safe from overheating and fire hazard. The latest technology for the motor is brushless motor over the conventional brush motor which the former provides higher efficiency, smoother movement with less noise.

Make sure your electric wheelchair complies with your local rules and specifications laid out in the area you are in.In Singapore, the authority that governs the use of electric or motorized wheelchair is the Land Transport Authority (LTA). These wheelchairs are under the category of Personal Mobility Aids or PMAs and can only be used on footpaths, cycling or shared paths. For safety reason, most of the PMAs such as electric wheelchairs, electric scooters for elderly are usually set at a speed limit not exceeding 6 km/h.

Electric wheelchairs can also be lightweight, collapsible and highly portable. With some having net weight ranging from 16-20 kg, making them easy to be carried around and when folded, can facilitate stairs climbing, getting in and out of vehicles such as taxi, private hired vehicles, MRT and even in commercial airplanes.

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