Quickie Electric Wheelchair Review

Quickie is known for producing some of the most customizable electric wheelchairs. The brand is owned by Sunrise Medical and allows users to choose not just cosmetic factors, such as the color of the chair, but also the power, size and location of controls. Users can also add extra features, such as LCD displays, creating a wheelchair that’s as comfortable as possible for them, with all the controls they need to use regularly at their fingertips.

Quickie manufactures rear-wheel drive and mid-wheel drive, heavy-duty electric wheelchairs. It offers a generous 5-year limited warranty on all its chairs and allows buyers to customize both cosmetic and practical aspects of the chair, giving them control over the features and design. This means a senior can build a chair that suits their needs and body type.

Quickie electric wheelchairs typically cost between $4,000 and $10,000, depending on the size and features. The smaller, lighter chairs are usually more affordable. Chairs such as the Q700M are more costly due to the addition of adjustable backrests and comfort features, including SpiderTrac 2 Suspension. Because Quickie offers customization options for most of its chairs, a senior may be able to reduce the cost of purchase by choosing basic options for cosmetic parts of the wheelchair and spending extra in the areas that add comfort.

Quickie offers a selection of electric wheelchairs. These wheelchairs are all customizable and durable but are built with slightly different use cases in mind.

This is the most agile of Quickie’s wheelchairs, offering a turning radius of just 18.5 inches. It’s relatively compact and can achieve speeds of up to 4.5 miles per hour. The range is limited (just 13.5 miles on a battery charge), but the Q400 M is well-suited to light outdoor use.

• Cost: $7,535
• Speed: 4.5 miles per hour
• Range: 13.5 miles
• Capacity: 300 pounds
• Turning Radius: 18.5 inches
  

Quickie’s Q500 M is a slightly upgraded version of the Q400 M. It offers a similar range and agility, but it’s slightly faster, with the standard version capable of 6 miles per hour.

• Cost: $7,860
• Speed: 6 miles per hour
• Range: 13.5 miles
• Capacity: 300 pounds
• Turning Radius: 18.5 inches (excluding footplates)
  

This is the largest and most customizable of the Quickie range, and it’s also the most comfortable. It features an adjustable-height backrest and reclining capability as well as SpiderTrac 2 suspension. The standard version goes 6 miles per hour, and an upgrade to a more powerful engine capable of 8 miles per hour is available.

• Cost: $8,427
• Speed: 6 to 8 miles per hour
• Capacity: 300 pounds
• Range: 18 miles
• Turning Radius: 23.5 inches
  

The customizability of Quickie’s products makes them a good choice for those who have limited mobility as well as those who simply like to look and feel stylish when out and about.

Fashion Fans

Quickie allows users to pick the color and style of their wheelchairs and customize a lot of the parts. This means buyers can design a chair that they think looks good and that feels comfortable, too.

Those With Limited Mobility

The customizability also means Quickie’s chairs are good for people with limited mobility. Users can choose where the controls are located, so they’re always within easy reach.

Reviewers praise Quickie for offering chairs that look good and that are very comfortable. They highlight features, such as swing-away joysticks and durable footrests, that make the chair easy to use, comfortable and durable. Reviewers describe the chairs as being “built like a tank.” The build quality is high, from the wheels up to the seat, and the company hasn’t neglected any components.

One thing reviewers lament is the lack of comfort features, such as the ability to recline, on some of the more budget models. They also highlight the higher weight of these chairs compared to some other companies’ portable offerings.