Motion Healthcare · folding powerchair
Used Motion Healthcare Nitron
The Motion Healthcare Nitron is a folding powerchair with a carbon fibre frame, weighing 12.8 kg without its battery. Its 24V 10Ah lithium battery gives a stated range of up to 7.5 miles at up to 4 mph. It folds inward to a slim shape for the car boot, and it carries riders up to 18.9 stone.
At a glance
12.8 kg
Weight (without battery)
Up to 7.5 miles
Range
4 mph
Top speed
18.9 stone
Maximum user weight
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Specification
Manufacturer's figures.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 4 mph |
| Range | Up to 7.5 miles (maker's figure) |
| Maximum user weight | 18.9 stone |
| Maximum gradient | 6° |
| Ground clearance | 14.5 cm |
| Turning radius | 105 cm (the manual lists it as the turning circle) |
| Motor | 150 W (the 2026 spotlight says 2 × 150 W) |
| Front castors | 17.8 cm (7 in) |
| Rear wheels | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Size and weight | |
| Length | 97 cm |
| Width | 61.5 cm |
| Height | 89 cm |
| Folded (L × W × H) | 75 × 27 × 72.5 cm |
| Seat width | 45 cm |
| Weight (without battery) | 12.8 kg |
| Battery weight | 2 kg (the manual says 1.4 kg) |
| Frame | Carbon fibre |
| Controls and battery | |
| Controls | Joystick with a digital display, speed buttons and a horn |
| Armrests | Flip up |
| Seat belt | None |
| Battery | 24V 10Ah lithium (240 Wh) |
| Charging | On the chair, or with the battery taken off |
| Air travel | Battery is 240 Wh, under the 300 Wh limit the manual quotes; check with your airline |
| Options | Some have a spare battery or a Bluetooth attendant remote |
Before you buy a used Nitron
How heavy is the Nitron?
12.8 kg without its battery. Motion Healthcare's product page gives the battery as 2 kg (14.8 kg in all); its manual says 1.4 kg.
How far and how fast does it go?
Up to 7.5 miles on its 24V 10Ah lithium battery, and up to 4 mph. These are the maker's figures; battery condition, weather, terrain and the rider's weight all affect range.
How small does it fold?
It folds inward to 75 cm long, 27 cm wide and 72.5 cm high. Motion Healthcare says it goes into a car boot.
Can I take it on a plane?
Its battery is 240 Wh, under the 300 Wh limit in the Civil Aviation Authority guidance that the manual quotes. The battery has to come off and travel in the cabin. Airlines set their own rules, so check with yours before you book.
What is the maximum user weight?
18.9 stone. The seat is 45 cm wide.
Is the Nitron right for you?
Tell us how you’ll use it and we’ll say honestly if another model fits better.