Roma Rhodes Powerchair – Lightweight, Folding Electric Wheelchair with 21km Range
The Roma Rhodes Powerchair is a compact, lightweight electric wheelchair designed for everyday independence and easy transport. Built with a durable magnesium frame, it offers strength without unnecessary weight, making it ideal for users who need performance combined with practicality.
Lightweight Yet Robust Design
Weighing just 18kg (chair weight) and 19.9kg total including the battery, the Roma Rhodes is easy to handle, lift and store. The removable battery weighs only 1.86kg, helping to reduce lifting strain when transporting the chair.
When folded, it measures a compact 360 x 605 x 790mm, allowing it to fit neatly into car boots and storage spaces. Unfolded, the overall dimensions are 1030 x 605 x 940mm, providing a stable and comfortable ride without being bulky.
Comfortable Seating and Support
The Roma Rhodes Powerchair is designed with user comfort in mind:
- Seat height: 530mm
- Seat width (rear): 480mm
- Seat width (front): 430mm
- Seat depth: 410mm
- Backrest height: 430mm
These proportions provide balanced support and a practical seating position for everyday use. The chair supports a maximum user weight of 120kg.
Reliable Performance
Powered by a 24V / 250W motor, the Roma Rhodes delivers smooth, dependable performance. The 24V / 12Ah battery provides a range of up to 21km (13 miles) on a full charge, making it suitable for daily errands, appointments and outings.
Additional technical specifications include:
- Maximum speed: 6 km/h
- Turning radius: 1200mm
- Braking distance: 1000mm
- Controller output: 35A
- Charger output: 2A
The tight turning radius supports manoeuvrability in indoor spaces, while the braking performance enhances user control.
Stable Wheel Configuration
The Roma Rhodes features:
- Front wheels: 165mm
- Rear wheels: 270mm
This wheel setup contributes to balanced handling and steady movement across typical indoor and outdoor surfaces.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Magnesium |
| Overall | 1030 x 605 x 940 mm |
| Folded Overall | 360 x 605 x 790 mm |
| Seat Height | 530mm |
| Seat Width (Rear) | 480mm |
| Seat Width (Front) | 430mm |
| Seat Depth | 410mm |
| Backrest Height | 430mm |
| Chair Weight* | 18kg |
| Battery Weight | 1.86kg |
| Total Weight | 19.9kg |
| Maximum User Weight | 120kg |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Speed | 6 km/h |
| Braking Distance | <1000mm |
| Turning Radius | <1200mm |
| Range** | 21km / 13 Miles |
| Motor | 24V / 250W |
| Battery Power | 24V / 12Ah |
| Battery Dimensions | 320 x 80 x 65mm |
| Controller Output | 35A |
| Charger Output | 2A |
| Front Wheel | 165mm |
| Rear Wheel | 270mm |