Wheelchairs have evolved from the traditional manual version to the electric wheelchair version which is getting more popular in the past decade. However, the requirements from users of their electric wheelchairs have also evolved significantly. Initially, manual or electric wheelchair users are simply contented with a wheelchair that is able to provide them simple mobility within their homes or familiar environments. However, times have changed and as the society progresses with the cost of travel becoming more and more affordable, even wheelchair users have the expectation to travel. Be it traveling via airplane, ferry or land, electric wheelchairs should be able to meet the traveling requirements such as space and size restrictions.

Folding Electric Wheelchair actually refers to electric wheelchairs which can be reduced to almost a third of its original size. It is also called collapsible electric wheelchairs. The purpose of being foldable is to let the electric wheelchair fit into small spaces such as airline cargo and car boots. When fully folded, the electric wheelchair can be as narrow as 13 inches and this satisfies most of the limit set by the transportation provider. For an electric wheelchair to be able to fold to become a smaller device, some of its parts have to be detachable. These detached parts will be carried in another compartment or by the user directly. A folding wheelchair have most of its parts folded up into a compact manner and secured before being transported. The footrests can be adjusted up and placed together, the cushion removed and seat canvas folded.

The main characteristic of foldable electric wheelchair is that they are made of lightweight materials. The high quality steel frame are light and yet strong. Using lighter materials will make traveling very conveninent for the electric wheelchair user. It also helps to save cost too because some airlines charge users by the weight of their electric wheelchairs to be checked into the cargo.

With these new generation of electric wheelchair users who like to travel, wheelchair manufacturers are introducing a new series of folding wheelchairs which can easily be brought along for traveling trips either leisure or for business. Leading manufacturers of foldable electric wheelchairs include Invacare, Pride Mobility and Sunrise Medical. The Invacare P9000 XDT Folding Electric Wheelchair is an example of a quality foldable wheelchair. The others by Invacare are the Nutron R51 Folding and Invacare Nutron R51 LXP Folding. A folding transportable electric wheelchair sale is a good time to review all these brands and make your buying decision.

Wheelchair users who are traveling with electric wheelchairs should take some precaution. Firstly, make sure you have bought an insurance to cover any damage that may occur to your electric wheelchair while in transit. This is because we have seen cases where the electric wheelchair is handled carelessly by cargo handlers and caused significant damage to the wheelchair, affecting its operations. Electric wheelchair users also have to ensure that the electrical system of the wheelchair is turned off and the battery connections removed for safety purposes. Once you have reached your destination, remember to give your wheelchair a thorough inspection especially after a bumpy ride.