In today’s society, electric wheelchairs are becoming more and more popular, but users often run out of power while driving their electric wheelchairs, which is very embarrassing. Is the battery of an electric wheelchair not durable? What should I do if the electric wheelchair runs out of battery halfway? How to prevent the electric wheelchair from running out of power halfway and stopping?
There are three reasons why such incidents occur frequently:
First, users do not know much about their walking distance. Many elderly people do not know the distance to their destination.
Second, users do not understand the attenuation range of the battery. The batteries of electric wheelchairs are subject to degradation. For example, two batteries can last 30 kilometers when the car is new, but of course it will not be able to run 30 kilometers after one year of use.
Third, I was misled by merchants when purchasing electric wheelchairs. In the era of online shopping, there are endless merchant routines. When consumers buy electric wheelchairs, they ask merchants how many kilometers a certain electric wheelchair can run, and merchants will often tell you the theoretical cruising range. However, due to different road conditions, operating habits, and user weight during actual use, even the same electric wheelchair has very different battery life for different users.
How far can an electric wheelchair travel?
According to big data statistics, 90% of the elderly’s daily activity range is generally 3-8 kilometers, so the cruising range of most electric wheelchairs is designed to be in the range of 10-20 kilometers.
Of course, in order to meet the needs of more disabled people, some electric wheelchairs are equipped with larger-capacity batteries, which have a longer cruising range and are slightly more expensive. There are also a small number of electric wheelchairs that can be equipped with optional batteries in order to solve the cruising range problem. Add battery function.
How to prevent an electric wheelchair from running out of power halfway through?
First of all, when purchasing an electric wheelchair, you must understand the detailed parameters of the electric wheelchair, and roughly estimate the cruising range based on the battery capacity, motor power, speed, user weight, vehicle weight and other factors of the electric wheelchair.
Secondly, develop a good habit of charging as you go. In fact, most users’ daily activity ranges are roughly similar. Then remember to recharge your car after using it every day to keep the battery fully charged at all times. This can greatly reduce the possibility of running out of power and shutting down when you go out.
Third, when traveling to distant places, please choose public transportation or carry a charger with you for your electric wheelchair. Even if the battery runs out of power on the way, you can still find a place to charge it for a few hours before leaving, so that it will not be left in the middle of the road. However, It is not recommended that the majority of electric wheelchair users drive the electric wheelchair too far, because the speed of the electric wheelchair is slow, 6-8 kilometers per hour. If you go too far, you will worry about insufficient battery life, and more importantly, you will have to ride the scooter for a long time. Hours are not conducive to blood circulation and can easily cause fatigue while driving, causing safety risks.
Post time: May-20-2024