Powerchairs and electric wheelchairs
Browse powerchairs and electric wheelchairs for sale, from lightweight folding chairs to everyday, all-terrain and heavy-duty models. A powerchair gives you independent, joystick-controlled movement indoors and out, with a tighter turning circle than a mobility scooter and more support than a manual wheelchair. We'll bring suitable powerchairs to your home anywhere in Hampshire for a free demonstration, so you can see how they handle your doorways, hallways and front path before you buy.
Browse by powerchair type
Shop powerchairs by type, from folding travel chairs that fit in a car boot to all-terrain, heavy-duty and complex rehab chairs with specialist seating.
Explore road and performance powerchairs designed for advanced outdoor mobility, long-distance comfort and powerful everyday performance. Browse high-performance powerchairs with free home demonstrations and expert local support from Solent Mobility Centre.
Explore everyday powerchairs designed for comfortable daily mobility, indoor manoeuvrability and reliable outdoor performance. Browse practical powerchairs with free home demonstrations and expert local support from Solent Mobility Centre.
Explore folding and travel powerchairs designed for portability, convenience and everyday independence. Browse lightweight powerchairs with free home demonstrations and expert local support from Solent Mobility Centre.
Explore prescription and complex rehab powerchairs designed for advanced support, specialist seating and tailored day-to-day mobility. Solent Mobility Centre provides expert guidance, personalised assessments and local support across Hampshire.
Explore heavy duty powerchairs designed for enhanced comfort, stability and long-distance everyday use. Browse durable high-capacity powerchairs with free home demonstrations and expert local support from Solent Mobility Centre.
Explore all terrain and off road powerchairs designed for outdoor performance, enhanced stability and greater independence across challenging terrain. Browse durable outdoor powerchairs with free home demonstrations and expert local support from Solent Mobility Centre.
Comparing powerchair types
Start with where you'll use your powerchair most (indoors, on local pavements, over rougher ground or in the car) and how much support you need from the seat. Here's how the main types compare.
Folding and travel powerchairs
Lightweight frames that fold or dismantle to fit in a car boot. Ideal for days out, holidays and appointments, though range is usually shorter.
Everyday powerchairs
Comfortable all-rounders for getting around the home and local pavements, with a tight turning circle for easy indoor manoeuvring.
Road, performance and all terrain
Bigger batteries, stronger motors and larger wheels for longer journeys, kerbs, grass and uneven ground.
Heavy-duty powerchairs
Reinforced frames and wider seats for higher user weights, with no compromise on comfort or control.
Prescription and complex rehab
Specialist seating with tilt, recline and powered leg rests for users who need postural support, usually chosen after an assessment.
Buying advice
Choosing the right powerchair comes down to your home, where you'll drive it, how you'll transport it and how long you'll sit in it each day. Use these four checks to narrow down your options, and we'll go through each one with you during a free home demonstration.
Measure your home first. Doorway widths, the space to turn in hallways and the route from your front door to the pavement decide which powerchairs will work for you. We check all of this during a home demonstration.
Be honest about outdoor use. If you'll mostly stay indoors and on smooth pavements, an everyday or folding chair is easier to live with. If you need to tackle kerbs, grass or longer distances, look at a chair with bigger wheels, suspension and a larger battery.
Think about transport. If the chair needs to go in a car, check the weight of the heaviest part when it's folded or dismantled, or whether you'd need a ramp or a wheelchair-accessible vehicle instead.
Seating comes first if you'll sit for long periods. Seat width and depth, back support and cushioning matter more than top speed. If you need postural support, tilt-in-space or powered leg rests, we can arrange an assessment and look at prescription chairs.
Why buy from Solent Mobility Centre
Buy your powerchair from a family-run Hampshire specialist. The same team that helps you choose your chair delivers it, services it and supports you afterwards.
Try powerchairs in your own home and see how they fit your doorways, hallways and car before you buy.
Not sure which suits you best? We'll give you honest advice on both and let you try each one.
Keep your powerchair running safely with servicing, battery testing and repairs from our own engineers.
Upgrading? We can sell your current powerchair for you and you keep up to 40% of the sale price.
Free Hampshire home demo
Try our products in the comfort of your own home with no obligation to buy. Our mobility specialists will help you find the right solution for your needs.
Try our products in the comfort of your own home with no obligation to buy. Our mobility specialists will help you find the right solution for your needs.
Speak with a local team based in Lee-on-the-Solent and supporting customers across Hampshire.
Get clear, practical guidance based on your lifestyle, comfort needs and day-to-day routines.
Powerchair FAQs
Answers to the questions we're asked most about powerchairs and electric wheelchairs, from choosing the right model to home demonstrations, transport and everyday use.
A powerchair is usually controlled with a joystick and is often better suited to users who need precise manoeuvrability, indoor control or greater postural support. Mobility scooters are typically steered with handlebars and are often used for outdoor journeys.
Yes. Solent Mobility Centre offers free home demonstrations across Hampshire so you can try suitable powerchairs and compare options in your own environment.
Yes. Many powerchairs are designed for indoor manoeuvrability, with compact turning circles and joystick control for easier movement around the home.
Yes. Folding and travel powerchairs are designed for easier transport and storage, making them a practical option for days out, holidays and vehicle transport.
Yes. Powerchair, electric wheelchair and powered wheelchair all describe the same thing, a wheelchair driven by motors and controlled with a joystick.
Most powerchairs are class 2, limited to 4mph and for pavement use, and don't need registering. Class 3 powerchairs that can travel at up to 8mph on the road must be registered with the DVLA, which is free.
Folding and travel powerchairs fold or dismantle to fit in many car boots. Larger powerchairs usually need a ramp or a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.
Yes. Our team can help you choose a powerchair based on your mobility needs, comfort, control, posture, storage space and day-to-day lifestyle.
Equipment hire
Need equipment for a shorter period? Hire powerchairs for a holiday, respite stay, or to try before you buy, through our dedicated hire partner, Solent Mobility Hire, delivering and supporting customers across Hampshire.
Solent Mobility Hire
Browse live availability and pricing with our dedicated hire partner.
Resale service
Upgrading, or no longer need your powerchairs? We can sell good-quality used equipment on your behalf, for customers across Hampshire. You receive up to 40% of the final sale price once it sells.
Tell us about your equipment, its make, model, age and condition, by phone or through our contact form.
We assess the item to check it is suitable for resale, with no obligation to proceed.
If accepted, we prepare and advertise it for sale, which may include servicing or new batteries.
Once it sells, you receive up to 40% of the final sale price, minus any agreed costs.
We sell equipment on your behalf rather than buying it outright. Read how our resale service works, including pricing and terms .
Servicing & repairs
Keep your powerchairs running safely and reliably with servicing, repairs and battery checks from our Hampshire-based engineers.
Routine servicing and repairs carried out by our own engineers.
Battery health checks, testing and replacement where needed.
Clear next steps, no jargon, from our Hampshire-based team.
Pre-loved equipment
Looking for more affordable powerchairs? Browse our quality-checked refurbished and second-hand stock, inspected by our Hampshire-based engineers before sale.
Pre-Loved Mobility Equipment
Browse refurbished and second-hand stock, inspected and ready to go.
Solent Mobility Centre
Book a free powerchair home demonstration anywhere in Hampshire and get honest, expert advice from our Lee-on-the-Solent team.
