Every chair in this collection folds down for the car boot, the train or a flight, making them suited to UK buyers who still travel regularly. Some fold manually in seconds, while others fold themselves at the press of a button on the joystick. Weights range from just over 12kg up to around 30kg, so there's a folding powerchair to match most lifting abilities. Each model is configured and tested in our UK warehouse before dispatch, and every order includes free UK delivery, a 30-day home trial and the option of VAT relief for eligible customers.

Most UK family cars can take a folding powerchair, but the fit depends on your chair's folded dimensions and whether you can split it into pieces. Compact folders like the Phoenix and IQ-Carbon collapse small enough for a supermini boot, while larger chairs like the IQ-9000 and 440 HD Plus suit an estate or SUV. Nearly every folding powerchair we stock has a removable battery, which drops several kilos off the lift and lets you load the frame first. If you drive a hatchback, look for a chair with a heaviest piece under 20kg. Our product pages list folded dimensions in centimetres, and our UK team can compare them against your make and model before you order.

Manual fold powerchairs collapse in about ten seconds using a lever or catch on the seat. They're simpler, lighter, and generally a little cheaper. Auto-fold chairs do the same job at the press of a button on the joystick, with the chair folding and unfolding itself while you stand back. Auto-fold matters most if bending is painful, if arthritis makes a manual release awkward, or if you regularly travel alone and can't ask a partner for help. Manual fold is perfectly reassuring if a carer is usually with you or if the chair rarely leaves the house. Either way, every folding powerchair in our UK range is pre-configured before dispatch and backed by a 30-day home trial.

Travelling with a folding electric wheelchair is far easier than it was a decade ago. For UK and European flights, most airlines accept a removable lithium battery up to 300Wh in the cabin, with the chair itself checked into the hold. A 12Ah battery option keeps you within that limit. For cruises and trains, the chair simply folds and stows like a large suitcase. We recommend travelling with the battery removed and packed separately in its original box, keeping your user manual to hand, and labelling the chair with your contact details. Our UK team is happy to confirm which of our folding powerchairs suit your specific airline or cruise line before you book.