Keep your own wheelchair and let a motor take the strain

If pushing your manual wheelchair up slopes, over grass or along long pavements leaves your shoulders sore and your energy spent, a power add-on can change your day. The Benoit Systems Light Drive² clips onto the chair you already use and turns it into a light electric chair in seconds.

You steer with a small joystick, and when you want to push yourself again, one lever frees the wheels. You keep the chair that fits you, with the option of power whenever you need it — on hills, gravel paths, longer trips and tired days.

✅ Key Features & Benefits

• Fits on in under 20 seconds
  Put it on when you head out and take it off when you're home. A real help if you only need power for longer or hillier trips.

• Back to pushing with one lever
  Disengage the motor and your chair freewheels as normal, so you can still self-propel indoors or keep up your exercise.

• Simple joystick control
  Gentle, precise steering with one hand. An attendant control is available as an option if a carer would like to drive.

• Power pack of just 8.8 kg
  Light enough to lift into the car and carry indoors, with the 4 kg battery coming off separately.

• 14 to 20 km (9 to 12 miles) per charge
  Enough for a good day out. Range depends on the weather, your weight and the ground you cover.

• Copes with slopes, grass and gravel
  Two motors drive the wheels directly, so the places that used to stop you become possible again.

• Approved for air travel
  The 12 Ah lithium battery meets airline (IATA) rules, so you can take it on holiday.

Colours available

Lime Green, Pink, Gold, Grey, Blue, Black and Red.

Who it suits best

• Manual wheelchair users whose arms or shoulders tire on longer trips
• Carers who find pushing up slopes hard work
• People who want to keep their own well-fitting chair
• Anyone who travels, including by plane

Worth knowing before you buy

The Light Drive² is designed for users up to about 120 kg (18 st). Benoit say it adapts to most wheelchairs, but some complex chairs need checking first, so we always confirm compatibility with your chair before you order. If you need power all day, every day, or more postural support than your manual chair gives, a full electric wheelchair may suit you better.

Questions customers ask us

Will it fit my wheelchair?
It adapts to most manual wheelchairs. Tell us the make and model, or book a free home assessment, and we'll check before you commit.

How long does it take to charge?
About 5 to 6 hours from flat. The battery lifts off, so you can charge it indoors.

Can I try it first?
Yes. We don't keep every model in stock, so call us first and we'll check — if it isn't here, we can usually arrange a demo unit.