Verpal Lightest Carbon Fiber Electric Wheelchair 6101

At this time I am impressed with the quality and technology in the chair. Have not had an opportunity to try it for a long distance. Only tested the operation of the controls on my basement floor. Ask me again in 30 days when when I have used it to get into the Dr. office and other outside locations.

I love my Verpal wheelchair. I am 72 and have permanent knee damage that prevents me from walking long distances even with a walker. I bought it for a cruise and extended stay in Florida. On the boat I used it when I had a bad knee day. But it was essential when getting offshore on six islands. It allowed me to traverse the lengthy distance on the dock and to travel almost anywhere. It managed on rough surfaces and steering was great. It was a bit difficult to maneuver on slanted surfaces and steep ramps going up. In those situations it climbed up but the front wheels lifted off the ground. It never came close to tipping but my wife stayed behind me to make sure.
The battery usually had plenty of power although it still hasn’t completely charged as the instructions promised. I am not sure if it is defective. It came with a back seat cover missing which I need to address with the company.
Its weight is a huge positive feature. It folds into a small package that can easily be lifted and put in your car. I never had a problem with public transport. It can navigate on grass and bumpy surfaces.
I was constantly stopped by people asking where got it and saying they have never seen such a small chair. I weigh 165 lbs and am 5 feet nine. It’s is a small chair and may not be suitable for tall persons. I also wouldn’t recommend it on travel for older persons because you have to be on top of the surfaces and ramps. But it would probably be ideal for older persons for domestic situations.
Carbon giber is definitely the way to go.

If you're looking for a lightweight convenient mobile chair, look no more!

The primary reason for buying this chair over other "power chairs" is its light weight. 30 pounds with the battery is pretty good and makes my (the caregiver) life so much easier loading and unloading when going places.

That said, there are a couple things. First, the right motor has a little bit of play in it, allowing the chair to move about 3/4 of an inch, while the left motor allows no movement at all.

The other thing is sometimes, the chair will not turn on. The only "fix" we have found is to press the battery level check button on the battery. Unfortunately, my patient cannot reach that button and would be stranded if the malfunction occurred when I am not there.

We would like to obtain a second battery so as to have one fully charged while we use the other, but we cannot find one on the site.

I bought this to replace my three wheel mobility scooter because the scooter became too difficult to take apart, put in my car, take out of my car and reassemble in order to go somewhere. This wheelchair folds easily and I can put it in and take it out of my car by myself. There is a small learning curve to get used to operating it with a joystick, but I caught on quick. This is far superior to the mobility scooter and I am thrilled to have it.
UPDATE:
I have had this chair for three months now and am so happy with it, Ive named it Oliver. I am able to walk around my home now (had major foot surgery a month before I bought this), so I leave Oliver in my car. When he needs charging, I simply pop the ~4 lb battery off and bring it in the house to charge. One of the things I love most is the maneuverability. Initially, I was using Oliver indoors because my knee scooter was painful on my hips. The speed settings allow for precision control indoors. There is no hand break. Breaking is automatic when you let go of the joystick, but its not so abrupt as to catapult you out. I estimate that if you are going the slowest speed, maneuvering around in your home around hallways, corners, and doorways, the stopping distance is 6-8 inches, which means you can avoid scratching your walls and door trims. You can also ease up on the joystick when approaching corners and doorways, which reduces the stopping distance, lending to stellar maneuverability. Once you get the hang of it, it corners great. Im a bit of a speed demon and Oliver allows me to whiz around and take corners like a champ. Makes my husband laugh.
I drive a convertible, which means I have limited trunk space. Oliver doesnt fit in the truck. He does fit in the back seat, but I only put him there if the weather is nice enough for the convertible top to be down and I have a passenger. It would be extremely difficult to put him in the back seat with the top closed because the car is two door and the backseat area isnt even properly comfortable for a normal person to sit in because of the limited leg room. Since I am usually alone in my car, Oliver is in the passenger seat, buckled in with the seatbelt. I am able to put him in and take him out by myself. My disability is mainly spinal, hips, and legs. I am a 58 year old woman and by no means a body builder. Im 59 and 230 lbs, and thanks to Oliver, living my best life. - See photo of Oliver in my car. I have a large reusable, washable doggie pee pad on the seat to protect the car seat. You cant see it in the picture, but the seatbelt is looped through the frame where the foot rests are mounted.