WHILL Model F
A folding power chair that drops into shape with one button and weighs 58.9 lbs. with the battery in, so one person can load it. Up to 12.4 miles on a charge at 3.7 mph, and the battery is airline approved.
Folds in one motion and weighs 58.9 lbs.
A folding power chair one person can lift into a car, with an airline approved battery that lifts out. Up to 12.4 miles on a charge at 3.7 mph.
Built for real life
What stands out
Folds with one button
A lock release drops the chair into its folded shape in one motion. Folded it is 18.3" long.
58.9 lbs. with the battery in
Take the 6 lbs. battery out first and the lift comes down again, which is what makes this a one-person load.
Airline approved battery
The lithium battery lifts out and is approved to travel in the cabin. It charges in about 5 hours.
Armrests adjust 16" to 18"
Seat width is set after delivery rather than ordered, so one chair suits a range of builds.
30.7" turning radius
Compact enough for hallways, shop aisles and restaurant tables without backing up and trying again.
The Model F is the one to look at when the chair has to travel and there is nobody to help lift it. A lock release button folds it in one motion, it weighs 58.9 lbs. with the battery in, and taking the 6 lbs. battery out first brings the lift down to something most people can manage alone. Folded it is 18.3" long, so it goes in a car boot, and the battery is approved to fly in the cabin. The honest caveats are two. This is a smooth-surface chair: ground clearance is 2.4" and the obstacle rating is 1.4", so grass, gravel and a tall threshold are not its ground, and the Model C2 has 3" of clearance if you need that. And the capacity is 253.5 lbs., which is lower than almost anything else we sell, so check the number before you order. The seat width is not an ordering choice here. The armrests adjust between 16" and 18" apart after it arrives.
Straight talk
Is it right for you?
A good fit if you
- need to fold a chair and load it alone, it weighs 58.9 lbs. and folds in one motion
- fly with your chair, the battery lifts out and is approved for the cabin
- weigh up to 253.5 lbs.
- want the seat width adjustable after delivery rather than fixed at order
Look elsewhere if you
- cross grass, gravel or a tall threshold, the Model C2 has 3" of ground clearance against 2.4" here
- weigh more than 253.5 lbs.
- want a top speed above 3.7 mph, the Model C2 reaches up to 5 mph
- want the frame itself in a colour, the colour on this chair is the arm cover and the frame is black
Specifications
Speed and range vary with rider weight, terrain, temperature and battery condition.
What to expect after you order
After you place your order, we place it with WHILL and track it to your door. The carrier schedules the delivery window with you in advance, so you are never left guessing when it will arrive.
This power wheelchair ships one way. Here is what that includes.
This option works best if you have help on hand and want the lowest delivery cost.
We schedule with you
The carrier calls ahead to set a delivery appointment that works for you.
Your power wheelchair arrives boxed
It comes on the delivery truck in its protective packaging.
Dropped at your curb
The driver brings it to your curb, driveway, or garage entrance.
You take it from there
Moving it inside and unboxing it is up to you or someone helping you.
Warranty and returns
The WHILL Model F is covered by WHILL's own limited warranty, published by WHILL as follows.
| What is covered | How long |
|---|---|
| Base and seat frame | 5 years |
| Seat and back cushion | 2 years |
| Mechanical, electrical, components, batteries and tires | 1 year |
If something goes wrong
Call us first at 1-855-HIELINE. We file the claim with WHILL for you and get the covered part sorted out rather than handing you a phone number.
Returns
This power wheelchair may be returned within 30 days of delivery if it is unused and in the original packaging. Contact us before starting a return. See our return policy for complete details.
This power wheelchair has a 20% restocking fee.
Return shipping to us is yours to arrange, and the shipping we paid to deliver it to you is deducted from your refund along with that fee.
Common questions
58.9 lbs. with the battery in and 52.9 lbs. with the 6 lbs. battery taken out, which is the lift most people actually make. WHILL's own marketing rounds that to under 53 lbs., and both figures describe the same chair.
None. The Model F comes one way and the armrests adjust between 16" and 18" apart after it arrives, so the seat width is set to you rather than chosen at order.
WHILL rates the fold at under 3 seconds with the lock release button. Folded it is 18.3" long.
On pavement, packed paths and smooth surfaces, yes. Ground clearance is 2.4" and the obstacle rating is 1.4", so grass, gravel and tall thresholds are not what it is built for. The Model C2 has 3" of clearance if you need that.
Yes. The chair is airline approved and the battery lifts out to travel in the cabin. Tell your airline in advance, as they each have their own paperwork.
The chair, the battery, the battery charger, the seat cushion, a lap belt, the storage basket under the seat and the colored arm covers.
The arm cover. The frame, the seat and the wheels are black on every one. Arm covers are sold separately as a pair, so the color can be changed later.
Yes. We offer CareCredit financing with plans from 6 to 60 months. Use the payment estimate near the price to see monthly options and prequalify with a soft credit check that does not affect your score.
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See how this power wheelchair compares
Pick another power wheelchair in the same category and see a clear, side by side look at the specs that matter. Every figure on both sides is published by the manufacturer.
Select one.What does this mean?
On this chair the color is the arm cover. The frame, the seat and the wheels are black whichever one you pick, and every color costs the same.
Arm covers are also sold on their own as a pair, so you can change the color later without changing the chair.
Optional. Tap any add-on to include it in your order.What does this mean?
These are extras that fit onto the power wheelchair, and every one of them is optional. Adding them here means they arrive with it rather than as a separate order later.
Read each card before you add two of them. Some accessories mount in the same place, so only one of those can be fitted at a time.
Included.What does this mean?
This section is how your order reaches you and how far into your home it comes.
Curbside is the free option. The power wheelchair ships from the manufacturer straight to your address. Allow about two to three days for the order to be processed and shipped, then about five more in transit depending on where you live. No carrier in this trade quotes an exact date, so treat both figures as estimates rather than promises. It arrives boxed at the curb, and getting it inside is yours to arrange.
This one comes in a single box and the setup is not hard. The box goes through a normal doorway and most people manage it on their own. The free option is a fair choice here.
Included.What does this mean?
This section covers what the manufacturer warrants and for how long.
There is nothing to buy here. The full terms are in the Warranty tab further up this page.
