Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Electric wheelchairs have a few advantages over their mid wheel drive and rear wheel drive counterparts.

Front Wheel Drive wheelchairs tend to have a small turning circle and so are very manoeuvrable. Perfect for small rooms and navigating tight spaces. Having the largest wheels at the front and the casters at the back help keep the rider in control and prevent “fish-tailing”.

The front drive wheel is pulling the chair and rider forward making a FWD Power Chair good at handling obstacles such as kerbs and soft terrain such as grass lawns. FWD Power Chairs tend to have lower top speeds.