A folding electric wheelchair that's easy to live with and easy to take along

Pushing a manual wheelchair can wear out your arms and shoulders, and relying on someone else to push you isn't always what you want. The Invacare Esprit Action gives you the freedom of powered driving in a chair that folds, comes apart and goes in the car — so it fits around your life rather than taking it over.

It's light for an electric wheelchair (also known as a powerchair), at 40.4–45 kg depending on setup, and its gyro technology keeps it steady and controlled on slopes. Seat sizes and postural backs can be chosen to suit you, so it's comfortable for everyday use, not just occasional trips.

✅ Key Features & Benefits

• Folds, with removable battery and rear wheels
  Lift it into a car in lighter pieces, or store it neatly at home — far more practical than a fixed-frame powerchair if you travel or have limited space.

• Gyro technology for stability on slopes
  Automatically eases acceleration on inclines up to 6°, so you feel in control going up and down ramps and sloping pavements.

• Weighs 40.4–45 kg in total
  Much lighter than a full-size electric wheelchair, which makes life easier for you or whoever helps you load it.

• Wide choice of seat sizes
  Seat widths from 380 to 605 mm and depths from 400 to 500 mm, so the chair can fit you properly — better for posture and comfort if you sit for long periods.

• Postural back options and adjustable backrest angle
  Choose the support your back needs, with backrest angle adjustable from 0 to 30°.

• 14" pneumatic rear wheels
  Air-filled tyres cushion bumps on pavements and paths, giving a more comfortable ride outdoors.

• Compact wheelbase
  The rear wheels sit further forward for tighter turning, which helps in kitchens, hallways and shops.

• Crash tested
  Can be used as a seat in a suitably adapted vehicle, with the battery removed.

Colours available

Grey, Pop Blue, Anthracite Black and Hypnotic Purple frames, with lime or black colour accents.

Who it suits best

• You want an electric wheelchair you can fold and take in the car
• You find self-propelling tiring or painful on your arms and shoulders
• Indoor use and shorter outdoor trips
• Users up to 125 kg (19.7 stone)

Worth knowing before you buy

The Esprit Action has a top speed of 4 mph (6 km/h) and a range of around 15 km (9 miles), and it climbs obstacles up to 30 mm — so it's best for pavements, indoors and smooth paths rather than long journeys or rough ground. If you need more range or plan to go off the beaten track, a larger, non-folding electric wheelchair will suit you better.

Questions customers ask us

Will it go in my car?
It folds and the battery and rear wheels come off, so it fits in many car boots in manageable pieces. We can check with your car.

Can I use it in a taxi?
It's crash tested for use as a seat in a suitably adapted vehicle, but the battery must be removed while travelling.

Is there a children's version?
Yes — the Esprit Action Junior is the same chair designed for younger users.