Electric Wheelchair Rental Istanbul | Lithium Models

An electric wheelchair rental in Istanbul lets you explore a hilly city on your own terms. A joystick controls a battery-powered motor, so the user can drive along the Bosphorus, through the old city and up gentle slopes without being pushed. We deliver the chair fully charged to your hotel or home, show you how to drive and fold it, and collect it when you leave.

Our electric wheelchairs

Our fleet focuses on modern folding electric wheelchairs with lithium batteries, which are lighter and easier to transport than older lead-acid models. Typical features are:

• a joystick that can be mounted on the left or right armrest;
• a range of about 15–25 km per charge on lithium models, or about 10–15 km on gel-battery models;
• a top speed of about 6–8 km/h depending on the model, a brisk walking pace;
• a folding frame that fits in a car boot: about 26–30 kg for lithium models and about 45 kg for sturdier full-size models;
• an electromagnetic brake that stops the chair as soon as you release the joystick.

Popular models include the foldable electric wheelchair with lithium battery, the long-range auto-folding lithium wheelchair, which folds at the touch of a button, and the large standard lithium wheelchair for taller or heavier users.

Folding or standard electric wheelchair?

For most visitors we recommend a folding lithium electric wheelchair: it fits in a taxi boot and is the easiest to take on day trips. A standard electric wheelchair has a wider seat, a higher weight capacity and a more stable frame, which suits users who will spend the whole day in the chair or need extra support.

How electric wheelchair rental in Istanbul works

1. Choose a model and your delivery and collection dates and times. You see the full price, including delivery, before you send the booking.
2. We confirm by e-mail and agree the exact delivery time by phone or WhatsApp.
3. We deliver the chair charged, adjust the joystick and footrests, and give a short driving lesson.
4. Charge the battery overnight from a normal wall socket with the charger supplied.
5. We collect the chair at the end of your rental.

Rentals are counted in 24-hour days. There is no deposit and you pay in cash on delivery or by bank transfer.

Driving an electric wheelchair in Istanbul

Electric wheelchairs work best on the city’s smooth, wide routes: the Sultanahmet squares, the Galataport promenade, the Bosphorus shore from Beşiktaş to Ortaköy and the Kadıköy and Moda seafront. Use the T1 tram and the metro for longer distances, and take a taxi with a large boot for steep areas such as Galata. Avoid very steep slopes, stairs and deep potholes, and drive at walking speed in crowds.

Delivery areas and advice

Our electric wheelchairs are for use in Istanbul and are delivered to and collected from addresses in our delivery areas, including Istanbul Airport by arrangement. If you need help choosing the right electric wheelchair rental in Istanbul, contact our team: we will ask about the user, your hotel and your plans and recommend a model.

Battery, charging and range in practice

The range shown for each model is measured on flat ground with an average user. In Istanbul, slopes, cobblestones, cold weather and a heavier user all reduce it, so plan on roughly two thirds of the stated range for a hilly day. Every electric wheelchair rental in Istanbul comes with its own charger and a full battery at delivery. Charge the battery fully every night: a normal charge takes about 4–8 hours and the charger switches off when the battery is full.