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WHILL Model C Lite Folding Carbon Electric Wheelchair
The WHILL Model C Lite is WHILL's folding carbon-frame electric wheelchair — built to be carried, not just driven. It keeps WHILL's omni-wheel maneuverability and suspension in a chair light enough to lift into a car.
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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.
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Key Specs
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Product Details
Light enough to travel. Built like a WHILL.
- Molded carbon frame — WHILL's first molded carbon technology, made with 100% recycled carbon fiber, in place of a conventional pipe frame.
- Folds in about two seconds, with one hand, and stands upright on its own once folded.
- Patented omni wheels — ten compact rollers per wheel let the chair move sideways and turn inside a 31.9 in radius.
- Nidec dual-motor system with four-wheel independent suspension and carbon blade suspension.
- Climbs a 2 in obstacle and holds a line across cambered ground — sensors adjust each rear wheel independently on slopes.
- Medical-grade cushion using the material specified for first-class seating on Japan's bullet trains.
- WHILL app — drive the chair remotely over Bluetooth, pick one of three drive modes, check device stats and lock or unlock it.
What it weighs, honestly
WHILL markets the C Lite at 17 kg. That is the frame on its own. WHILL's own specification table lists 17.8 kg (39.2 lb) bare and 21.6 kg (47.6 lb) with the battery and cushions fitted — and 21.6 kg is what you actually lift into a car. We publish the higher number because that is the one that decides whether this chair works for you. An optional Loading Arm gives extra leverage for the lift.
Range
The standard battery is rated at 14.5 miles per charge. An optional long-range battery raises that to 23.9 miles. Range varies with terrain, load, temperature and how the chair is driven.
Availability in the United States
WHILL currently sells the Model C Lite in the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands and Spain. It is not listed in WHILL's US range, and we have not confirmed US pricing, warranty or configuration with WHILL. We are not taking orders for it. If you'd like one, tell us — we'll come back to you the moment that changes, and in the meantime we can show you the WHILL chairs we supply today.
Key Features
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Two-second fold
A one-handed mechanism folds the chair in about two seconds, and it stands upright on its own afterwards.
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Carbon-light
Molded carbon frame — 39.2 lb bare, 47.6 lb with battery and cushions fitted.
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Omni-wheel maneuvering
Ten rollers per wheel allow sideways movement and a 31.9-inch turning radius.
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Carbon blade suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension with carbon blade springs over kerbs and rough ground.
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Up to 23.9 miles
14.5 miles on the standard battery, 23.9 miles with the optional long-range battery.
- Molded carbon frame — 100% recycled carbon fiber
- Folds in ~2 seconds, one-handed, stands upright
- Patented omni wheels — 10 rollers, sideways movement
- Nidec dual-motor system
- Carbon blade + 4-wheel independent suspension
- 31.9" turning radius
- Climbs 2" obstacles, 3" ground clearance
- 14.5 mi standard / 23.9 mi long-range battery
- IPX5 weather tested
- Medical-grade cushion, adjustable back/arm/foot support
Specifications
| Weight Capacity | 300 lbs |
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| Range | Up to 14.5 mi standard / 23.9 mi with upgraded battery (varies with terrain, load and temperature) |
| Turning Radius | 31.9 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 3 in. |
| Product Weight | 47.6 lbs |
| Battery | Lithium-ion, 25.6 V / 10.6 Ah (≈271 Wh) |
| Motor | Nidec dual-motor system |
| Drive | Front omni wheels, 4-wheel independent suspension |
| Wheel Configuration | 4-wheel with patented front omni wheels |
| Incline Capability | 10° |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 |
| Unfolded Dimensions | 38.5" L × 23.1" W × 31.3–34.2" H |
| Folded Dimensions | 19.7" L × 23.1" W × 29.7" H |
| Manufacturer | WHILL |
Specifications are provided by the manufacturer and may change without notice; product details and dimensions can vary slightly. If any detail differs from what’s shown here, we’ll contact you before your order ships.
Compatibility
Replacement parts and accessories
Need a battery, charger, seat or other part for your WHILL power wheelchair? Browse WHILL Parts & Accessories or search by part number in the parts finder. Have your model and serial number ready if you are unsure of the fit.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
Delivery for this system is quoted and scheduled after your free assessment; it does not ship as a parcel and is not part of the standard parcel promotion.
Estimated timing
Not currently offered for sale in the US — we are confirming availability with WHILL.
Alaska, Hawaii and international orders: contact us for a quote. Full shipping & returns policy
Returns. Return restrictions apply to this type of product: power chairs are generally non-returnable once shipped if used. If you’re unsure whether an item is eligible for return, please contact us before placing your order. Full return policy
Warranty
This product includes the manufacturer's limited warranty. Length and coverage vary by manufacturer and model. For the warranty terms on this specific product, contact us.
FAQ
Not yet. WHILL currently sells the Model C Lite in the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands and Spain, and it does not appear in WHILL's US range. We have not confirmed US availability, price or warranty with WHILL, so we are not taking orders. Use Request Availability and we will contact you as soon as that changes.
WHILL's specification table lists 17.8 kg (39.2 lb) for the chair itself and 21.6 kg (47.6 lb) with the battery and cushions fitted. The 21.6 kg figure is the one that matters when you lift it into a car — the widely quoted '17 kg' is the bare frame. WHILL offers an optional Loading Arm that attaches to the chair to give extra leverage.
A newly developed mechanism folds it with one hand in about two seconds, and once folded it stands upright on its own for storage or wheeling. Folded, it measures about 19.7 in long, 23.1 in wide and 29.7 in high.
WHILL rates the standard battery at 14.5 miles and the optional long-range battery at 23.9 miles. The battery is lithium-ion, 25.6 V / 10.6 Ah (about 271 Wh), and charges in up to 4.5 hours. Real-world range varies with terrain, rider weight, temperature and driving style.
It clears obstacles up to 2 inches, has 3 inches of ground clearance and is rated for inclines up to 10°. On cambered ground, sensors adjust each rear wheel's rotation independently to keep it tracking straight. The chair is IPX5 weather tested.
WHILL rates the Model C Lite for riders up to 136 kg (300 lb).
WHILL's brochure lists a Basket, a Long-Range USB Type-C Battery, a High Back Support and a Loading Arm. Which of these are sold in the US, and at what price, is part of what we still need to confirm with WHILL.
We are not making an air-travel claim for this chair. WHILL's European brochure marks it air-travel approved, but that is a European document about a European configuration, and airlines set their own rules for lithium batteries and mobility devices. If you need a chair for flying, call us and we'll go through the models we supply today and what each airline requires.
Most products ship fully assembled or require minimal assembly. Some larger items (lift chairs, hospital beds) are delivered ready to use with White Glove delivery. Contact us if you have questions about a specific product.
Return eligibility depends on the product. Several categories — including lift chairs, power chairs (if used), mobility scooters (unless otherwise stated), patient lifts, replacement parts & batteries, and certain personal-care items — are generally non-returnable once shipped, and eligible returns may carry restocking and freight charges. Please call us before ordering and we'll make sure you get the right product the first time.
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