Carbon-light. WHILL-capable.
A lightweight folding carbon electric wheelchair, built to make everyday travel easier without giving up the WHILL driving experience.
Not yet available in the United States. The Model C Lite is WHILL's folding carbon chair, currently sold in Europe and the UK. We have not confirmed US availability, pricing or warranty with WHILL yet, so we are not taking orders for it. Tell us you're interested and we'll come back to you as soon as we know — and we'll show you the WHILL models we can supply today.
Lightweight portability
Carbon frame. One hand. Two seconds.
WHILL's first molded carbon technology replaces the conventional pipe frame, made with 100% recycled carbon fiber. The folding mechanism works with one hand, and the chair stands upright on its own once folded — so it stores against a wall rather than lying across a boot floor.
2s
One-handed fold
A newly developed mechanism folds the chair in about two seconds, then it stands upright for storage or wheeling.
47.6 lb
What you actually lift
39.2 lb for the frame alone, and 47.6 lb with the battery and cushions fitted — the figure that matters at the car.
19.7" L × 23.1" W × 29.7" H
Folded footprint
Small enough to plan around. An optional Loading Arm attaches to the chair to give extra leverage when you lift it.
WHILL driving technology
The part that makes it a WHILL
The C Lite keeps the omni wheels, the dual-motor drive and the suspension that define how a WHILL handles — the weight came out of the frame, not out of the driving experience.
Patented omni wheels
Ten compact rollers per wheel let the chair move sideways and turn inside a 31.9-inch radius. Soft grooved rubber rollers flex to absorb shocks.
Nidec dual-motor system
The motors rotate in opposite directions for precise on-the-spot turns, and sensors adjust each rear wheel independently to hold a line across cambered ground.
Suspension that carries over
Carbon blade suspension with four-wheel independent travel. Clears obstacles up to 2 inches with 3.0 inches of ground clearance, on inclines up to 10.0°.
Range
Standard battery, or the long-range option
These are two different batteries. The chair ships with the standard pack; the long-range pack is a separate option, and its figure is not the range of the product as delivered.
14.5 mi
The battery supplied with the chair. Lithium-ion, 25.6 V / 10.6 Ah (≈271 Wh), charging in up to 4.5 hours.
23.9 mi
WHILL's Long-Range USB Type-C Battery. US availability and pricing are among the details we are still confirming with WHILL.
Range varies with terrain, rider weight, temperature and driving style.
Comfort and fit
Adjustable where it counts
Medical-grade cushion
WHILL specifies the premium material used in first-class seating on Japan's bullet trains.
Adjusts to you
Back support angle and height, armrest height, and foot support height and length all adjust. WHILL states the largest foot support in the folding category, with a flip-up design.
High Back Support
An optional back with twice the height of the standard back support, wider and more deeply contoured. US availability to be confirmed.
WHILL app
Bluetooth control from your phone
Drive the chair remotely over Bluetooth — useful for loading it into a vehicle without walking it in. Choose one of three drive modes, check device stats, and lock or unlock the chair.
Accessories
Made by WHILL for the C Lite
These are the accessories WHILL lists for this chair. We have not confirmed which are sold in the US, or at what price, so none is offered for sale here yet.
Basket
Front carry basket for shopping and everyday bags.
US availability to confirmLong-Range USB Type-C Battery
Raises rated range from 14.5 to 23.9 miles.
US availability to confirmHigh Back Support
Twice the height of the standard back, wider and more deeply contoured.
US availability to confirmLoading Arm
Attaches to the chair for extra leverage when lifting it into a vehicle.
US availability to confirmSpecifications
The numbers
From WHILL's own Model C Lite literature. Maximum speed is not shown: WHILL's published figure is a European class limit, and a US figure cannot be inferred from it.
Performance
| Range, standard battery | 14.5 mi |
|---|---|
| Range, long-range battery | 23.9 mi |
| Turning radius | 31.9" |
| Obstacle clearance | 2" |
| Ground clearance | 3.0" |
| Maximum incline | 10.0° |
| Suspension | 4-wheel independent, carbon blade |
Dimensions & weight
| Unfolded (L × W × H) | 38.5" L × 23.1" W × 31.3–34.2" H |
|---|---|
| Folded (L × W × H) | 19.7" L × 23.1" W × 29.7" H |
| Weight, frame only | 39.2 lb |
| Weight, with battery & cushions | 47.6 lb |
| Rider weight capacity | 300 lb |
Battery & power
| Battery type | Lithium-ion, 25.6 V / 10.6 Ah (≈271 Wh) |
|---|---|
| Charging time | Up to 4.5 hours |
| Motors | Nidec dual-motor system |
| Long-range option | Long-Range USB Type-C Battery |
Weather, seating & warranty
| Water resistance | IPX5 |
|---|---|
| Seating | Medical-grade cushion; adjustable back angle & height, armrest height, foot support height & length |
| Colors offered by WHILL | Iconic White, Black, Light Green |
| US warranty | To be confirmed with WHILL |
Questions
What people ask about the C Lite
Can I buy the Model C Lite from AME right now?
How much does it weigh, and can I lift it?
How does it fold?
How far will it go on a charge?
How does it handle kerbs, slopes and weather?
What is the weight capacity?
What accessories does WHILL make for it?
Can I take it on a plane?
Want one when it lands?
Tell us you're interested and we'll come back to you as soon as WHILL confirms US availability. In the meantime we can walk you through the WHILL chairs we supply today.