As a mobility aid for the mobility impaired, the maximum speed of a power wheelchair has always been an important indicator of design and safety considerations. According to the search results, the maximum speed of power wheelchairs is subject to national standards and limits set by manufacturers to ensure the safety and convenience of users.
National standards
According to China’s national standards, electric wheelchairs are categorized into indoor, outdoor, and road models, and their respective maximum speeds are limited to 4.5km/h, 6km/h, and 15km/h. These standards are designed to ensure the safety and maneuverability of electric wheelchairs when used in different environments.
Product Examples
Take a light weight folding electric wheelchai as an example, the maximum speed of this product is 6-10km/h, which can be adjusted by the controller handheld programmer. In addition, by modifying the battery, motor, controller, etc. of the electric wheelchair, you can make the fastest speed of the electric wheelchair reach about 20km/h, but this violates the regional standards and needs to be judged by the actual local situation.
Security factors
The design speed of the electric wheelchair is strictly limited and considered for safety. Excessive speed may result in easy overturning or other safety accidents due to centrifugal force when the user is turning corners, crossing uneven surfaces such as gravel roads and lawns, and so on. Therefore, the speed limitations on power wheelchairs in most countries stem from the deep consideration of users’ own safety and public safety.
Market conditions
If you are a normal person and use a power wheelchair just for mobility, then I believe a faster power wheelchair will be suitable for you!.Power wheelchairs sold in the Chinese market usually follow the Chinese standards, but of course, for the international market we can customize your power wheelchair according to your requirements, provided that it meets your national standards.
Conclude
The maximum speed of an electric wheelchair is regulated by national standards designed to ensure the safety and convenience of the user. Different types of power wheelchairs made in China have different maximum speed limits, ranging from 4.5km/h to 15km/h. Consumers should strictly abide by the regulations when choosing and using an electric wheelchair to ensure a safe and reliable experience.