Healthcare and medical devices are one of the fastest-growing industries across the globe. New devices and equipment are constantly being developed in order to reduce the suffering of patients. One of the most important aspects of treating a patient is their mobility. Patients with lower-limb disabilities find it highly difficult to mobilize themselves. Conventional wheelchairs, also known as manual wheelchairs, have been the only solution available for several years.
However, using a manual wheelchair becomes a burdensome task for an individual as it may result in fatigue. Aggregation of all such problems has led to the development of self-propelled wheelchairs or electric chairs over time.
An electric wheelchair is defined as a self-propelled wheelchair driven using an electric motor. These chairs are controlled using an applied control system designed for steering wheelchairs.
Apart from patients who are unable to mobilize themselves, electric wheelchairs can also be used by individuals having problems such as fatigue, pain impairment, or cardiovascular disorders. Some variants of electric wheelchairs are also available with an enhanced control system for steering patients with 100 percent limb disability. Electric wheelchairs also contribute to developing a sense of independence in patients with impairments and hence are increasingly being used across the world.
The electric wheelchair market is largely driven by the ever-rising need for comfort as well as mobility among physically impaired people. These chairs act as a boon for patients with permanent limb disabilities where manual propulsion of a wheelchair is not possible. This has significantly boosted the overall electric chair market over the past few years. Market players place emphasis on the development of products capable of delivering more comfort and easy mobility to patients. Subsequently, the overall electric wheelchair market is set to witness substantial growth during the forecast period.
The global electric wheelchair market is segmented on the following basis:
By Drive System
front wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive
center wheel drive
All-wheel drive
By Battery Type
dry battery type
Wet battery type
By sitting facility
Simple sitting
Sitting with tilting and reclining
By Geography
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
U.K.
Germany
CIS Countries
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
Japan
China
South Asia
Australasia
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East and Africa
GCC Countries
North Africa
South Africa
rest of MEA
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
rest of Latin America
Key players identified for the electric wheelchair market include but are not limited to:
21st Century Scientific Inc., Invacare Corp., OttoBock Healthcare GmbH, Permobil AB, Pride Mobility Products Corp., Sunrise Medical Inc., GF Health Products Inc., Hoveround Corp., LEVO AG, Medical Depot Inc., Merits Health Products Co. Ltd., Meyra Wilhelm Meyer GmbH & Co. KG, Ostrich Mobility Instruments Private Ltd., Karman Health Care Inc., The Scooter Store Ltd., Drive DeVilbiss, and others
This report offers the following:
An overview of the global markets for electric wheelchairs
Market trends assessment for the period 2013–2023, with historical information for 2013–2015 and projections through 2023, with respective CAGRs during 2016–2023
Qualitative assessment tools such as market drivers, challenges, and future prospects in the market
Market competition scrutiny tools such as market positioning analysis
A general overview of the industry structure
Company profiles highlight key information about the major players operating in the market.
Frequently Asked Questions:
The market for Electric Wheelchair: Market is expected to reach US$ XX Mn By 2023.
The Electric Wheelchair: Market is expected to see significant CAGR growth over the coming years, at XX%
The report is forecasted from 2016-2023.
The base year of this report is 2015.
Invacare Corp., OttoBock Healthcare GmbH, Permobil AB, Pride Mobility Products Corp., Sunrise Medical Inc., GF Health Products Inc., Hoveround Corp., LEVO AG, Medical Depot Inc., Merits Health Products Co. Ltd are some of the major players in the global market.
