What is the difference between an electric wheelchair&a mobility scooter?
For those with limited mobility, electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters provide two options to get around.IdentificationElectric wheelchairs look like standard wheelchairs, but they also include a motor and and a steering mechanism. Mobility scooters look like motor scooters, but they have three wheels and a swiveling chair.CostElectric wheelchairs cost significantly more than mobility scooters. While the cost of an electric wheelchair can reach up to $15,000, mobility scooters typically cost up to $5,000 as of 2010.PortabilityMost mobility scooters can be folded and attached to the back of a standard car, while most electric wheelchairs cannot fold and do not fit into most cars. However, electric wheelchairs are generally more secure for driving longer distances than mobility scooters.MobilityThe mobility of electric wheelchairs surpasses that of mobility scooters, particularly because they can turn in place, without moving forward or backward.ComfortMost electric wheelchairs can
