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Lightdrive power assist

Turn your manual wheelchair into a powerful, ultra-light electric wheelchair in seconds. LightDrive is a power assistance device that hooks onto the rear of any rigid or folding manual wheelchair and is controlled by a joystick.

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Turn your manual chair into a powered one
The LightDrive tackles almost any terrain. It’s lightweight, versatile and quiet.
Instant installation
Light and easily transportable
Adapts to most manual wheelchairs
Description

The Light Drive Power Assist transforms almost any manual wheelchair into a powered wheelchair, offering independence, freedom, and flexibility. This compact and lightweight system is easy to install, transport, and operate, making it the perfect solution for those who want the convenience of power mobility without switching to a heavy electric wheelchair.

Compact & Portable Design

Designed for convenience, the Light Drive is small, discreet, and easily removable, making it simple to transport and store. No need for an expensive adapted vehicle—this unit fits easily into most cars.

Portability Benefits:

  • Lightweight and easily transportable.
  • Quick installation and removal.
  • Compact design that doesn’t obstruct wheelchair function.

Easy to Control & Manoeuvre

The Light Drive is controlled with a simple joystick, allowing users to climb hills, travel across gravel, grass, and uneven pavers, or manoeuvre through tight indoor spaces with ease.

Control Features:

  • Joystick-controlled for intuitive operation.
  • Maintains manual wheelchair manoeuvrability.
  • Freewheel mode with clutch release for flexibility.
  • Removable anti-tip foot for added safety.

Adaptable to Most Wheelchairs

The Light Drive is designed to fit a wide range of wheelchairs and is compatible with both adult and paediatric models.

Compatibility:

  • Fits most manual wheelchairs with minimum 36–40 cm between wheels.
  • Works for children’s wheelchairs and adult models.
  • Easy mounting system with battery pack and rear drive unit.

Independence Indoors & Outdoors

Whether at home or outdoors, the Light Drive delivers smooth, reliable performance on a variety of terrains.

Performance Benefits:

  • Tackles gravel, grass, and uneven surfaces.
  • Stable ride with dual motor drive.
  • Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

 

Specifications
Weight Capacity:

120kg

Weight:

8.8kg

Max Speed:

10km/h

Motor:

2x 130W motors with brakes

Climbing Ability:

20% gradient based on 70kg user

Battery Weight:

3.82kg

Battery Range:

12-16km

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