What’s the difference between a motorized wheel chair and an electric mobility scooter?
The main difference between a motorized wheel chair and an electric mobility scooter is their maneuverability. A motorized wheel chair is more maneuverable than an electric mobility scooter because a motorized wheel chair has a smaller turning radius, which allows you to make tight turns in your wheel chair. This makes navigating narrow areas like bathrooms and hallways easier. In addition, a motorized wheel chair lets you maneuver closer to most transfer surfaces such as the bed or bath. A motorized wheel chair also enables you to pull up to most tables and work surfaces. This is difficult to do in an electric mobility scooter as the tiller, the steering device located on the front of the electric mobility scooter sits between the driver and their work surface. A motorized wheel chair also has a more balanced center of gravity than an electric mobility scooter. A more stable wheel chair is safer to maneuver around your home. Another difference between a motorized wheel chair and elect
