Name: Light Drive Power Assist
Price: 9750.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

The Light Drive is a power add-on device that turns your manual wheelchair into an ultra-light, high performance electric wheelchair in 20 seconds! The motor attachment simply hooks onto the rear of most rigid or folding manual wheelchairs.

The device is controlled by a joystick while maintaining the chair’s manoeuvrability. By releasing a clutch, you can choose when to switch between assisted power or manual use. Safety is an important factor with a downhill braking feature in place that automatically controls your decent. Benoit Systemes have designed the Light Drive to be a robust & reliable power assistance add on for your manual wheelchair.

Turns your self-propelled wheelchair into a power chair in seconds
Handles almost any terrain
Top speed 10km/h
Range 14km-16km on one battery charge

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FINANCE OPTIONS

Tackles almost any terrain

Suitable for most wheelchairs

Attaches in seconds

Lightweight and transportable

Discrete and unobtrusive design

Colour of your choice

Indoors & Outdoor use

Allowed on airplanes

Third-party assistance

Turn your manual wheelchair into an ultra light power chair.

The Light Drive powers the existing (self-propelled) wheels on your wheelchair and does not alter the dynamics. Now with your added power, you’ll be able to face almost all terrains. It’s simplicity to attach and operate means your journeys become much easier to complete.

Transporting your wheelchair with Light Drive is effortless when traveling by vehicle. All parts to the Light Drive detach from your manual wheelchair which is a huge advantage over any fixed power electric wheelchair on the market.

Attaching the Light Drive can be done in 4 steps

Attaching the unit to your rigid or folding manual wheelchair takes 20 seconds!

Using two pre-installed plates (on the rear of the wheelchair), attach the Light Drive unit by hooking onto these then fasten by pulling the two locking handles outward.

1. Place the power add-on onto the hooks at the rear of your wheelchair.

2. Slide the battery rack on the support, the connection is automatic.

3. Attach the controller to the supplied bracket on your wheelchair.

4. Attach the anti-tip wheel.

Advantages of The Light Drive

The Light Drive is controlled with a joystick and yet remains as manoeuvrable and as easy to use as a manual chair. By releasing the clutch you can free wheel giving you the freedom to choose when to use it. The Light Drive gives you the independence to go where you want at your own pace – climb hills with no effort, coast across grass, sweep along gravel paths and uneven pavers – in short, most things pedestrians can do.

Set up the controller for User Operation

Control your LightDrive using a joystick controller that attaches to a bracket, mounted to the side of your wheelchair
Turn your manual wheelchair into an ultra-light power chair in seconds
Transports easily in any vehicle
Independence to go where you want
By releasing the clutch you can free wheel giving you the choice when to use it

Set up the controller for Companion Operation

The controller is attached to the rear handle of your manual wheelchair
Effortless pushing of the wheelchair for the attendant
Efficient and safe manoeuvres: speed control and braking aid
Transports easily in any vehicle
Journeys become easier

Available in 8 colours

The Light Drive device comes in 8 colours to choose from:

Yellow
Pink
Gold
Silver
Blue
Green
Black
Red

Am I Eligible For Funding Support?

You may be eligible to receive funding support. Your Occupational Therapist normally applies for this on your behalf through the NDIS or state agency. To see if you’re eligible for funding support through the NDIS, visit the NDIS checklist. Your Occupational Therapist will also need a quote from us during the application lodging process.

Technical Data

Adaptable wheelchairs	Installation possible on virtually all chairs from 25 cm seat width (9.8 inches).
Maximum weight advised	Approx 100kg (16 stone) for optimum performance, but can go up to 120kg (19 stone)
Weight of unit	Motor 9kg, battery 5kg, brackets & joystick 500g
Climb	20% (12°) for a person weighing 70kg (11 stone).
Speed	Adjustable between 0-10 km/h (0-6mph).
Range	14-16km
Tyres	We recommend Marathon Plus from Schwalbe as they offer excellent traction with our system and have a very thick layer of puncture resistant material. Solid tyres are not compatible.
Front castors	We recommend castors no smaller than 6’’ in diameter

Light Drive Vs. Smart Drive MX2

	LIGHT DRIVE	SMARTDRIVE MX2+
Manufacturer	Benoit, France since 1994	Max Mobility, USA since 2010
User Profile	Strength or pain impaired	Active
Wheelchair Modification Needed?	No	No
Most Often Used On	Folding wheelchair	Rigid Wheelchair
Control	Joystick (Programmable)	Push tracker and Bluetooth Bracelet
Drive	Both wheels	Mid point on wheelchair
Starting	Joystick	Tap
Direction Control	Joystick, all directions	Manual, no reverse
Freewheel Mode	Yes	Yes
Stopping	Motor is powerful brake	Tap and manually brake
Top speed	10 km/hr	10 km/hr
Climbing	20 degree gradient	6 degrees at least
Range	14-16 km	to 19km on constant flat
Terrain	All terrain	Most terrains excluding some rough.
Max Occupant Weight	120kg – terrain dependant	150kg – terrain dependent
Colour	8 Attractive colours	One colour, dark grey.
Heaviest Part	8.8 KG	5.7 kg
Batteries	Lithium	Lithium
Air Travel	Yes	Yes
Putting On And Taking Off	20 seconds	10 seconds
Technology	Robust, Stable	Constantly developing in recent past.
Special Minor Requirements	Schwable marathon tyres	Folding chair adaptor
Price	$9,750	$9,495

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Getting about became natural! LIGHT DRIVE has let me regain my freedom and independence … it really does go anywhere, nothing stops it: stony paths, grass, even steep ascents and descents, and it’s effortless! It even manages the pavements in town: first class! What a comfort it is to go for a stroll without having to struggle with one’s wheels, to be able to chat with one’s friends in peace, … getting about becomes natural!
Stéphanie

I am more self-sufficient. My Light Drive helps me, all year round, to go shopping with my wife, to stroll through shopping centres and, on fine days, to wander around jumble sales, car boot sales and markets. Since I’ve had my Light Drive, I’m more self-sufficient. I no longer have to have somebody with me all the time.
Jean-Claude

Will the Light Drive fit my wheelchair?

The Light Drive can be fitted onto most self-propel wheelchair except those with suspension or those with wheels smaller than 20 inches. To find out, contact us and we’ll let you know. We can give you a FREE demonstration anywhere throughout South East Queensland.

Need more information?

Call: 1800 55 48 27 Send an enquiry

The Benefits

Easy-to-use control panel.

Travel friendly design folds manually in two steps.

Our high quality leather seats provides you with a most comfortable ride.

Quality safety wheels and a conveniently located charge point.

Specifications

Light Drive Vs. Smart Drive MX2
	LIGHT DRIVE	SMARTDRIVE MX2+
Max Speed	8 km/hr	Ground Clearance	7cm
Carrying Capacity	115 kg	Motor Power	120 W
Battery Charger	2 amp	Batteries (Lithium)	24volt / 10AH x1
Front Tyres	6 inch	Rear Tyres	7 inch
Range per charge	15 km	Controller	45 amp
Colours	Red	Dimensions	95x45x86cm
Turning radius	150cm	Braking Distance	120cm
Max Climbing Grade	13 degrees	Seat Size	38x43x40cm
Total weight	26 kg	Weight (excluding batteries)	24.5kg

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Turns your self-propelled wheelchair into a power chair in seconds Handles almost any terrain Top speed 10km/h Range 14km-16km on one battery charge

Our manufacturing company was founded in 1994 and has won awards in excellence, science and technology. They sell mobility scooters to over 70 countries, and exceed international quality standards in ISO, CE and DA.

Higher quality standards means a long warranty period. Our scooters have a frame warranty of five years, and all the parts have a one year warranty, that includes batteries and accessories.

We can guarantee the lowest price because we bring the showroom to you, saving on expensive retail space. This also means more customer service and more quality for you.

Let’s organise a free trial.

We’re one of Australia’s fastest growing mobility companies because we bring the showroom to you and give the lowest prices with the highest quality.

Our free, no obligation, in-home demonstrations happen all day, every day across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Ipswich. We can always drop by and show you some of our most popular models for sale. Up to four can fit into our van!

So what happens at a demonstration? Firstly, we talk about your requirements to understand more about where you want to travel. For example, if you live in a hilly suburb, we’ll recommend a larger model. Secondly, we'll give you a training session on how to travel forwards, stop, turn and reverse. This will give you the knowledge and confidence to becoming a proficient driver. Thirdly, we'll travel around your local area on the mobility scooter or power chair. This could be within the village or perhaps down to the local shops.

At Active Scooters, we are confident that our scooters and chairs are of the highest quality and lowest price, with an outstanding level of customer service. If you’ve been living with limited mobility, contact us now and we’ll come to you for a free home demonstration.

Alternatively, feel free to give us a call:

CALL: 1800 55 48 27

Light Drive Power Assist