Hoveround Electric Wheelchair Review

Best for Medicare Recipients

Hoveround makes one of the best electric wheelchairs for seniors on Medicare by using a unique industry innovation that maximizes mobility and comfort. Its Round for a Reason® design gives you the ability to navigate tight spaces without damaging your home. By controlling the entire design and build process, Hoveround is able to produce an electric wheelchair that’s customized to the needs of a wide range of Medicare recipients. Friendly mobility specialists will visit your property to ensure your chair fits your living situation and is covered by your Medicare benefits. When you order a wheelchair or other mobility product from Hoveround, it will be delivered directly to your home.

For more than 25 years, Hoveround has designed and produced powered wheelchairs that meet the challenging demands of modern living without sacrificing comfort or reliability. The company follows a “Model of Responsibility” that includes important objectives for every member of the staff and administration. In addition to controlling the design, manufacturing and delivery of all wheelchairs, Hoverboard is committed to 100% accountability and state-of-the-art innovations. It also offers mobility scooters, chair lifts, wheelchair ramps and other accessories designed to enhance your mobility in and outside your home.

Hoveround’s basic power and electric wheelchairs cost between $2,595 and $4,395. The least expensive model is the Hoveround LX-5 Power Wheelchair, and the most expensive is the HD6 Bariatric Electric Wheelchair. The FWD Power Wheelchair starts at $3,495, and the XHD Heavy Duty Power Wheelchair starts at $3,995. The exact cost of your wheelchair will depend on some customizable features, such as the size of the seat and the degree of recline. Your insurance or government benefits may fully or partially refund the cost of your Hoveround wheelchair.

The LX-5 is Hoveround’s newest wheelchair model, with a tight turning radius of 22.7 inches. It works both in and outdoors and has a custom-contoured innerspring seat, giving you the ability to go wherever you want throughout the day in comfort. The LX-5 has a maximum speed of 4 miles per hour and a maximum range of 12 miles. It includes a portable charging pack so you can keep moving even if you’re away from home. This model is available in red, gray and blue.

The MPV5 is Hoveround’s most popular wheelchair because it offers a great balance of power, comfort and affordability. The 2.5-inch ground clearance means you can travel over most of the small obstacles you’ll encounter in everyday life. You can order this electric wheelchair with six different seats; three are standard and three recline. The chair supports riders up to 300 pounds. The MPV5 is available in four colors.

The FWD is the most affordable wheelchair model in Hoveround’s heavy-duty Teknique series. It’s also the most compact and maneuverable, with a turning radius of 24 inches and a top speed of 4.2 miles per hour. The weight capacity is 300 pounds, and you can order the seat in a variety of sizes (up to 23 inches) and recline levels. This FWD wheelchair features a front-wheel drivetrain that gives you more power and maneuverability than many other electric wheelchairs.

The XHD Heavy Duty serves as a middle-ground wheelchair between the FWD Heavy Duty and HD6 Bariatric models. It has a heavy-duty construction that provides a rider capacity of up to 450 pounds. The XHD has the highest ground clearance of all Hoveround models, so it can clear bumpy and uneven surfaces with ease. It uses two Group 34 batteries for a maximum range of 15 miles.

With a weight capacity of 600 pounds, the Teknique HD6 is Hoveround’s most robust power wheelchair. It has an impressive 15-mile range and a 3-inch ground clearance for travel in most types of environments. Customized seats and heavy-duty construction make this wheelchair ideal for bariatric users who may normally feel unable to move about freely. This chair has a 28-inch turning radius and a maximum speed of 3.3 miles per hour.

Seniors Aging in Place

The LX-5 and MP5 Power Wheelchairs can improve the mobility of seniors at home who want to age in place rather than move to an assisted living facility or other outside community. Due to the round design, these chairs can maneuver even in tight spaces, such as older homes that have more compact spaces. The powered chairs can also travel outside, giving seniors the opportunity to travel short distances around town, simulating the experience of walking.

Bariatric Adults

Adults who have trouble getting around due to their weight — plus other disabilities — may find the Teknique series of Hoveround powered wheelchairs their best mobility option. The HD6 Bariatric model can travel up to 15 miles and carry individuals who weigh up to 600 pounds.

Reviews for Hoveround wheelchairs mention that the products are powerful and comfortable and ride smoothly and quietly. Some of the reviewers of older models state they’re very satisfied with the longevity of their wheelchairs. Many of the families who left reviews appreciated the white glove service, which took care of a lot of the red tape involved with insurance.

While many of the reviews for Hoveround wheelchairs are positive, some of them mention drawbacks, such as questionable build quality on some models and the limited warranty. Others commented that returning a defective or unsatisfactory wheelchair can be difficult.