The following list of companies represents the most popular manufacturers and top power wheelchair brands.
Several types of power wheelchairs may fit your needs, lifestyle, and preferences. Before making your electric wheelchair purchase, you will need to determine your physical ability, medical needs, and personal choices.
The brands below have an extensive product line that ranges from manual, lightweight, transport, to motorized electric wheelchairs.
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Pride Mobility
Pride Mobility power wheelchairs are some of the popular power chairs on the market. Pride wheelchairs are portable, built with Active-Trac® ATX Suspension for enhanced performance over varied terrain.
The best-selling power wheelchair from Pride is the Jazzy 1450 model. It has a weight capacity of 600 pounds and a maximum speed of 4.5 mph. This bestseller has a travel range of 12 miles and it features a 26.50” turning radius.
About Pride Mobility
Pride Mobility Products Corporation is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of mobility products including electric wheelchairs. Their most popular line includes Jazzy Power Chairs, Go-Go Travel Mobility, and Pride Mobility Scooters. The company is based in Exeter, Pennsylvania and has offices around the world. Pride Mobility has been in business since 1986.
Pride Mobility power wheelchair models:
- Go Chair
- Jazzy 1450
- Jazzy 600 ES
- Jazzy 614 HD
- Jazzy Air 2
- Jazzy Elite 14
- Jazzy Elite ES
- Jazzy Elite ES Portable
- Jazzy Elite ES-1
- Jazzy Elite HD
- Jazzy Passport
- Jazzy Carbon
- Jazzy Select
- Jazzy Select 6
- Jazzy Select 6 2.0
- Jazzy Select Elite
EWheels Medical
EWheels is a developer and manufacturer of electric-powered mobility scooters and power wheelchairs.
Their best selling wheelchair model is the EW-M45. It comes in two different colors black, or silver.
The company is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Their products are FDA-compliant and carry a patented Technology that is built according to higher standards that have made them the leader in American Mobility.
You can purchase EWheels mobility scooters safely and securely online at BestPowerWheelchair.com or by phone by calling us directly at 1-800-711-1940.
EWheels scooters are meant to be durable, fun, comfortable, safe, and above all beautiful.
Drive Medical
Drive Medical is one of the largest medical equipment companies in the world. Drive was formed in January 2000 under the name Medical Depot, Inc.
The name change was due to the desire to reflect the company’s goals of providing mobility products globally. The company grew rapidly and in 2015, acquired Devilbiss Health Care and is now known as Drive Devilbiss Healthcare.
They passionately manufacture excellent wheelchairs that help improve the lives of those with mobility issues. Their most popular option is the Cirrus Plus folding wheelchair.
Drive power wheelchair models:
- Cirrus Plus EC
- Cirrus Plus HD
- Titan
- Titan AXS Mid-Wheel Drive
- Titan LTE portable
- Titan P22
- Titan X16
- Titan X23
- Trident
- Trident HD
Invacare
Invacare is the global leader of home medical products that promote recovery and active lifestyles. Invacare is based in Elyria, Ohio and markets its products in 80 countries around the world. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol IVC.
Based on data from Invacare's latest SEC filings, the company employees over 4,600 people. Invacare's top competitor is Karman Healthcare.
Invacare power wheelchair models:
- ProntoFDX
- Nutron
- P9000XDT
- Pediatric
- Storm
- TDX
Karman Healthcare
Karman Healthcare has been a leading innovator in the manufacture and distribution of home medical products and power wheelchairs since 1994.
Karman brand carries over 100 models, and variations of wheelchairs to choose from.
Karman's popular electric wheelchair model is Tranzit Go.
Some of the categories include ergonomic, lightweight, transport, standing, and tilt are just a few of the many types of power wheelchairs they offer.
Many of their electric wheelchairs are foldable, transportable, lightweight, anti-bacterial, and anti-staining.
Their corporate headquarter is located in the City of Industry in California.
Karman power wheelchair models:
- iTravel
- Tranzit Go
- XO-101
- XO-202
- XO-202 Junior
- XO-505
- XO-55 Horizon
Golden Technologies
Golden Technologies was founded in 1985 and is a family-owned and operated company. Their medical equipment products are made in America with domestic and imported materials.
The company is based Old Forge, PA with over 400 employees. In 2003 Golden Technologies was awarded the U.S. Veteran’s Administration contract to supply their Companion scooters to all U.S. Veterans through Veterans Administration Medical Centers nationwide.
Golden power wheelchair models:
- Alante Sport
- Compass HD
- Compass Sport
- Compass TRO
- LiteRider PTC
- Cricket
Shoprider
The Shoprider brand is known to be one of the most reliable in the industry due to its long-lasting, durable electric wheelchairs and the most technically advanced due to stringent ISO9001 quality standards.
Their best seller is the Jimmie Power Wheelchair, designed and built with durability. It features 10 miles of drive time, holds a weight capacity of 250 pounds, has puncture-proof tires, and goes as fast as 3.75 mph.
Shoprider was the first wheelchair manufacturer to use powerful, lightweight lithium batteries for the power chair models.
Shoprider power wheelchair models:
- Jet Stream L
- Smartie
- Jimmie
- Streamer Sport
- 6Runner 10
- 6Runner 14
- XLR Plus
- XLR 14
Merits Health USA
Merits Health USA was founded In 1985. They manufacture innovative healthcare products for people with mobility issues.
Merits built its first wheelchair in Taichung, Taiwan, and today is considered one of the leading mobility product manufacturers.
The company is headquartered in Cape Coral, Florida, and has global office locations in Santa Fe Springs, CA, Taichung, Taiwan, and Jiangsu, China.
One of their popular power wheelchair models is the P312 Compact FWD/RWD Dualer. This power wheelchair features an easy to convert from rear to front-wheel drive, 2-in-1 powerbase, 300-pound weight capacity, 22” low seat height, and a turning radius of 53.34 cm or 21” inches.
Merits power wheelchair models:
- EZ-GO
- EZ-GO Deluxe
- Junior
- Travel-Ease
- Vision CF
- Vision Sport
- Vision Ultra
- Regal
- Dualer
- Gemini
- Vision Super
- Atlantis
- Travel-Ease HD
Ottobock
In 1919, Ottobock laid the foundation for what is today the global market leader in prosthetics in Berlin, Germany. The company is known for manufactures products like prostheses, braces, orthoses, children’s wheelchairs, cushions, and accessories.
Ottobock has over 46 locations reaching more than 100 countries. The company is headquartered in Duderstadt, Germany, and has more than 5,000 employees.
Ottobock power wheelchair models:
- A200
- C1000DS
- C1000 SF
- C2000
- Juvo
- Juvo B4
Permobil
In 1966, Permobil launched its first wheelchair, and the company was born a year later. Founded by Dr. Per Uddén, he was driven by a passion for finding new solutions to the problems he encountered in his work as a doctor.
Today they are a world leader in complex rehab technology. Permobil makes customized power and manual wheelchairs, as well as wheelchair cushions, back support, and skin protection.
The company also manufactures the popular SmartDrive MX2+. This Power Assist system from Permobil provides a seamless power assist experience with ease by preserving users' muscles and joints from the wear and tear of everyday life.
Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1600 team members in 17 countries around the world.
The three companies that make up Permobil are Permobil, TiLite, and ROHO.
Permobil power wheelchair models:
- F5 Corpus VS
- F5 Corpus
- F3 Corpus
- M1 M5 Corpus
- M3 Corpus
- M300 Corpus HD
- K450 MX
- M300 PS Jr.
- K300 PS Jr.
- Koola R-Net
- K450 MX
- F5 Corpus VS
Hoveround
Hoveround Corporation is an American corporation that manufactures and distributes the Hoveround brand of power wheelchairs and sells scooters, lifts, ramps, and power chair accessories.
Hoveround was founded in 1992 by former nurse and inventor Tom Kruse. He blended the word “hover” with the Beach Boys’ song “I Get Around.” Kruse had been listening to the song on the radio while driving to a power chair promotional event and came up with the Hoveround name.
On June 28, 1994, Hoveround began selling its power wheelchairs direct to the customer. Within 90 days, Hoveround was profitable.
Today, Hoveround has become the largest direct-to-consumer manufacturer of the maneuverable, reliable, and compact electric wheelchairs available in the United States.
Hoveround power wheelchair models:
- LX5
- MPV5
- Technique FWD
- Technique XHD
- Technique HD6
Journey Health & Lifestyle
Journey Health & Lifestyle is a family of senior-focused brands offering innovative products and services. They manufacture UpWalker, Zoomer, Zinger, So Lite, Perfect Sleep Chair, UpBed and other mobility aid products.
They also manufacture two of the world's lightest folding power wheelchairs, Air Elite and Journey Air.
The Journey Air and Air Elite are the World's Lightest Folding Power Chairs!
Journey Air Elite weighs only 26 lbs (29 lbs with the battery) and has a weight capacity of 240 lbs. And Journey Air weighs 37 lbs and also has a weight capacity of 240 lbs.
The above popular power wheelchair brands provide a range of wheelchair types. The key to choosing the right wheelchair model and brand is to have features that meet your lifestyle and needs for comfort and durability.