• Originally cost £3199
• Full strong carbon fibre frame
• Two battery packs both fully tested at 100%
• Range: up to 18 miles (9 miles per battery pack)
• Solid puncture proof wheels all round
• Powerful twin motors
• Flip up foot rest
• Max User Weight: 25 stone / 160 kg (40kg higher than most carbon power chairs)
• Batteries can be charged on or off the powerchair
• Top Speed: Up to 4 mph
The Monarch Mobility Carbon Lite is an amazing piece of equipment. Half the weight of most traditional folding electric wheelchairs, so really can be lifted in and out of a car easily for transport, or used on a cruise ship, aeroplane or public transport, taking up very little space. When folded it's incredibly compact, but is strong, durable and solid, unlike any other.
 
Monarch Mobility are a well-respected manufacturer of quality mobility equipment, and they occupy the top end of the market, offering extremely high quality products, not to be confused with cheap imitations.
If you have been researching carbon fibre wheelchairs, you'll already know they are VERY expensive to buy new, as with carbon fibre bike frames, as they are very complex and expensive to design and produce.
 
The frame is made of carbon fibre, and is a work of art to look at, with all the benefits of this incredibly strong yet lightweight composite. If Formula 1 made wheelchairs, this would be it!
Despite the sleek appearance and ultra lightweight design, this scooter is very stable and sturdy and can carry people up to 25 stone (160kg) and fits people of all sizes including those well over 6' tall. Pretty amazing design that can carry almost 10 times its own weight. And that's probably why they are so expensive new...
 
The power is via twin rear wheel motors, with joystick control and adjustable speed settings for ease of use. Automatic electronic braking brings you to a halt whenever you release the joystick, and it is incredibly easy to drive with simple fingertip control. The joystick position can be adjusted forwards or backwards, and can be swapped for left or right handed users. 
 
The airline compliant lithium batteries fit under the seat, can be removed easily for charging on or off the chair, and hold charge for weeks or months, giving you up to 9 miles on a single battery and up to 18 miles for both batteries - the longest range of any carbon power chair.
To fold, you simply pull upwards on the rear locking bar and the chair folds flat. No complex mechanisms, or heavy power folding, it is the simplest and easiest of designs. 
This wheelchair has only been used a handful of times for holidays and outings, but is in very clean condition as it has barely been used. A few light marks and wear and tear from transport and storage, but otherwise very good.
Despite not being used, the batteries were charged at least once or twice a month to ensure they remained in peak condition.
The battery test shows 29.39v and 29.38v after charging which indicates full health and optimum capacity.
The batteries charge at 29.4v, so ideally should hold similar voltage.
If they indicate 28v or below they are considered old and/or weaker, but these hold charge as good as when brand new.
Comes with two battery packs, charger, and off board charging adapter.