Looking for a lightweight or foldable wheelchair in the UAE? This page lists Biomagna Med's foldable electric wheelchairs, from the Foldable Electric Wheelchair with Dual Motor at AED 2,500 to the Carbon Fiber Electric Wheelchair at AED 11,500, alongside our lightweight and foldable manual models: the Standard Foldable Manual Wheelchair at AED 330 and the Customizable Sport Manual Wheelchair at AED 7,000. Foldable electric models here cost AED 2,500 to AED 11,500 and the manual models AED 330 to AED 7,000. A folding frame makes a wheelchair easier to store at home and load into a car boot, and every model is delivered across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman and the rest of the UAE.
Lightest electric models by listed weight: the Ultra-Lightweight Foldable Electric Wheelchair (8.6 kg including battery), then the airplane-approved lightweight electric travel wheelchair (13.5 kg without battery, 16 kg with the 6Ah battery). Buy outright or ask us about rental; confirm delivery terms on WhatsApp. See our wheelchair rental page or message us on WhatsApp with your storage space and car boot size and we'll recommend a model.
Compare lightweight and foldable wheelchair models
| Model | Type | Price (AED) | Motor | Battery (range) | Weight | Seat width | Load capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foldable Electric Wheelchair with Dual Motor | Electric, foldable | 2,500 | 200W × 2 | 24V 12Ah lead-acid (20–25 km) | 28 kg + 7 kg battery | 46 cm | 100 kg |
| Ultra-Lightweight Foldable Electric Wheelchair | Electric, foldable | 3,850 | 180W × 2 brushless | 18.5V 4.9Ah quick-release, 90.65Wh (6 km per battery) | 8.6 kg including battery | — | 100 kg |
| Heavy-Duty Foldable Electric Wheelchair | Electric, foldable | 4,000 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Airplane Approved Lightweight Electric Travel Wheelchair | Electric, foldable, airplane-approved battery | 4,850 | 180W × 2 | 24V 6Ah lithium (approx. 12 km) | 13.5 kg without battery, 16 kg with 6Ah battery | 43 cm | 100 kg |
| Fully Automatic Lightweight Foldable Electric Wheelchair | Electric, foldable | 5,500 | 250W × 2 | Lithium 24V 12Ah / 20Ah (20–25 km) | 23 kg net (28 kg gross) | 46 cm | 150 kg |
| Carbon Fiber Electric Wheelchair | Electric, foldable, carbon fiber frame | 11,500 | Dual 250W | — | — | — | Up to 150 kg |
| Standard Foldable Manual Wheelchair | Manual, foldable | 330 | — | — | — | — | Approx. 100–120 kg |
| Customizable Sport Manual Wheelchair | Manual, lightweight sport frame | 7,000 | — | — | 11.5 kg (15.8 kg gross) | 34 / 38 / 40 / 41 cm options | — |
A dash means the value is not listed for that model. Message us on WhatsApp to ask for it.
What to check before you choose
- Weight: compare the listed weight and whether it includes the battery. Ultra-lightweight: 8.6 kg including battery. Airplane-approved: 13.5 kg without battery, 16 kg with the 6Ah battery. Fully automatic: 23 kg net (28 kg gross). Dual motor: 28 kg plus 7 kg battery. Sport manual: 11.5 kg (15.8 kg gross). Weight is not listed for the heavy-duty, carbon fiber and standard foldable manual models.
- Folded size: the ultra-lightweight model folds to 50 × 20 × 40 cm (19.68 × 7.87 × 15.74 in) and the airplane-approved model to 89 × 53 × 38 cm. Measure your car boot against these. For the dual-motor (78 × 65 × 33 cm) and fully automatic (68 × 48 × 90 cm) models the listed size is the packing size.
- Battery and range: check battery type and capacity, from the 24V 6Ah lithium battery on the airplane-approved model to the 24V 12Ah / 20Ah lithium option on the fully automatic model and the 24V 12Ah lead-acid battery on the dual-motor model.
- Motor: the listed motors are 180W × 2, 200W × 2 and 250W × 2, depending on the model.
- Airline approval: only the airplane-approved model states an airline-approved battery and folding design. Read our travel wheelchair guide before you fly.
- Seat width and load capacity: seat width is listed as 43 cm or 46 cm on the electric models that give it, and the sport manual comes in 34 / 38 / 40 / 41 cm. Load capacity is 100 kg or 150 kg on most electric models.
- Frame: aluminium alloy on the airplane-approved and fully automatic models, carbon fiber on the carbon fiber model, chrome-plated steel on the standard foldable manual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which lightweight wheelchair suits travel or car-boot loading?
Check weight and folded size first. The Ultra-Lightweight Foldable Electric Wheelchair weighs 8.6 kg including battery and folds to 50 × 20 × 40 cm. The Airplane Approved Lightweight Electric Travel Wheelchair weighs 13.5 kg without battery (16 kg with the 6Ah battery), folds to 89 × 53 × 38 cm and has an airline-approved battery and folding design. For a manual option, the Customizable Sport Manual Wheelchair weighs 11.5 kg.
How much does a lightweight wheelchair cost in the UAE?
At Biomagna Med, foldable electric wheelchairs range from AED 2,500 (dual motor) to AED 11,500 (carbon fiber), with the ultra-lightweight model at AED 3,850 and the airplane-approved model at AED 4,850. Manual models start at AED 330 for the standard foldable manual wheelchair, and the lightweight sport manual is AED 7,000. Message us on WhatsApp to confirm current pricing.
Which foldable electric wheelchair can I take on a plane?
The Airplane Approved Lightweight Electric Travel Wheelchair (AED 4,850) has an airline-approved battery and compact folding design, a 24V 6Ah lithium battery and weighs 13.5 kg without battery. Check your airline's requirements before you fly.
Do you sell lightweight manual wheelchairs as well as electric ones?
Yes. The Standard Foldable Manual Wheelchair (AED 330) is a foldable manual chair with a chrome-plated steel frame, and the Customizable Sport Manual Wheelchair (AED 7,000) has a lightweight sport frame and weighs 11.5 kg. Foldable electric models add a motor and battery. See the comparison table above. For reclining backrests, see our reclining wheelchairs.
Do you deliver foldable electric wheelchairs across the UAE?
Yes, we deliver to Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE from our base in Ajman.
Can I rent a foldable electric wheelchair instead of buying?
Yes, rental is available. Message us on WhatsApp for current rental periods and rates, or see our full wheelchair rental page.
Do you have a heavy-duty foldable electric wheelchair?
Yes. The Heavy-Duty Foldable Electric Wheelchair (AED 4,000) has a heavy-duty frame, joystick controller and rear suspension shock absorbers. Message us on WhatsApp for its load capacity.
Related ranges and guides
Browse the full Electric Wheelchairs range or our Reclining Wheelchairs, or go back to all Wheelchairs. Guides: Wheelchair Price Guide, Best Wheelchair for Travel and Flying, Electric vs Manual Wheelchair guide and the Wheelchair Buying Guide.