A cheapskate’s guide to wheelchair batteries

So you’ve taken they plunge and invested in a quality electric wheelchair, an investment which probably cost you upwards of a thousand dollars.

There’s no doubt that your electric wheelchair will improve your general quality of life, as long as you’ve invested in some excellent batteries to go along with it.

The devastating powerlessness that comes with a faulty or poor quality battery cannot be underestimated, and no one with a disability and an electric wheelchair should ever travel without a fully charged spare on hand.

Consider the implications of running out of battery power when you are far from home!

This article will explore some of the best ways to score a wheelchair battery that won’t cost a fortune, so that you never need to contemplate the scary implications of running out of battery! 

Buying great wheelchair batteries for less:

Luckily, the cost of a wheelchair battery can be quite reasonable, if you know where to look that is! As a general note, second hand batteries for wheelchairs are a bad idea, and not recommended because batteries degrade with age.

Some idea’s for saving money on wheelchair batteries include:

- Compare prices online: The most obvious way to find cheap wheelchair batteries is to spend some time online browsing through discount stores and batteries on sale. This might take some patience and heaps of research, but it is possible to find fantastic wheelchair batteries for next to nothing!

- Check with your wheelchair manufacturer: Many wheelchairs come with specific batteries, and oftentimes the direct approach is best.

- Look for bulk discounts: Especially if you have splurged on a super-expensive wheelchair! You may be able to buy a few batteries and score a great deal, best of all; you need not worry about wheelchair batteries for a while!

Use these tips to find a cheap wheelchair battery without breaking your budget!