Invacare Esprit Action 4NG

The Esprit Action 4NG is a unique transportable powered wheelchair from Invacare. The wheelchair can be easily dismantled with no tools required, with the frame then folding up into a compact size. Unlike other powered wheelchairs that present themselves as being easy to transport in a car, the heaviest part of the Esprit Action 4NG is just 15 kg, meaning it is as easy to lift as a lightweight manual wheelchair.

Product Description

The Esprit Action4NG has now been superceded by the new Esprit Action, completely redesigned for improved performance, and a modern stylish look.

Transport

The key to the Esprit Action 4NG's innovative design is that the motors are built into the rear wheels, both of which can be detached by simply pushing and turning them. This keeps the weight of the main frame down to the same as that of a manual wheelchair, allowing it to be easily lifted into and out of a car for transport. With no tools required, the Esprit Action 4NG has no fiddly parts to remove, and is as easy to disassemble and reassemble as a boot scooter, requiring just one person to do the job.

Performance

As a result of its design, the motors sit inside the wheels, giving the wheelchair an extremely narrow frame. This allows it to be manoeuvred around tight spaces indoors, such as in shops. The wheelchair is equally capable outdoors, though it lacks the longer range found on more traditional electric wheelchairs, unless upgraded to the larger 17Ah batteries. Clever wheel protection bumpers are fitted to protect the tyres and alloys from accidental hits.

Options

A number of customisation options are available for the Esprit Action 4NG, including seat widths of 15 - 24 inches, and seat depths of 16 - 20 inches. Further options such as a reclining backrest, attendant controls, headrests, and a table are available. Additionally, self-propelled wheels are available, which can be easily fitted to quickly convert the wheelchair between a powered one and a manual one - another unique feature of the wheelchair. Several frame colours are also available to personalise the appearance of your wheelchair.

Esprit Junior

A paediatric "Junior" version of the Esprit Action 4NG is available, with smaller seat sizes that can be adjusted as the child grows. This is one of the few transportable powerchairs available in paediatric sizes.

Our Verdict

A truly unique wheelchair, the Invacare Esprit Action 4NG is best suited to people for whom easy car transportability and good seating are both vital. Requiring just one person to disassemble and lift into a car, it allows you to regain your independence in a way unrivalled by any other powered wheelchair. While folding powerchairs like the iGo Plus and Foldalite Pro are easier to fold up, they tend to require lifting 20-30 kg at once, rather than a mere 15 kg with the Esprit. They also have much more basic seating than the Esprit, with no adjustability.

There is a more modern alternative available for purchase and on the Motability scheme, the Alber E-Fix E35 power wheels with the lighter Action 3NG wheelchair. However, this works out as significantly more expensive than the Esprit.

Key Features

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    Uniquely disassembles for transport
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    Heaviest part just 15 kg
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    Extremely narrow frame
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    Can convert into manual wheelchair

Our Service

We offer a range of solutions for getting the powered wheelchair of your choice, including purchase, long-term hire agreements of one or three years, and the option to lease through the Motability scheme.

We passionately believe we provide a level of service above and beyond other retailers that gives you real value for money. Our in-house experts can provide you with impartial advice on the right wheelchair for you, and none of our staff are on commission.

All aftercare is carried out by our experienced specialists, with a fleet of mobile engineers, and a fully stocked workshop at our HQ - we don't get a third-party company to carry out our work. In the event your powerchair needs to come back to us for repair, we will provide you with a loan powered wheelchair from our extensive fleet to keep you mobile. We maintain a fleet of high-end prescriptive powered wheelchairs so that your loan product will be as similar as possible to your wheelchair.

Try This Powered Wheelchair

Our Chessington Showroom is stocked with a wide range of wheelchairs for you to try out and compare, and our product specialists are on hand to answer all your questions, and carry out a full assessment. Visiting our Showroom allows you to see the widest possible range of powerchairs before making your decision on which powered wheelchair to buy.

We are also able to carry out home assessments and demonstrations - please call us to book one in. A home consultation comes with the benefit of trying out an electric wheelchair around the environment in which you will be using it.

Product Specification

DriveRear-Wheel
Speed4mph / 6.44km/h
Battery Size12 or 18 Ah
Crash TestedYes
FunctionalityElevating Leg Rests, Recline
Indoor OutdoorIndoor & Outdoors
Made To MeasureMade to Measure
Max Range18.5miles / 29.77km
Powerchair TypeFolding Powerchair, Childrens Powerchair, Prescriptive Powerchair
Max Seat Depth50cm / 19.69in
Max Seat Width60.5cm / 23.82in
Min Seat Depth32.5cm / 12.80in
Min Seat Width30.5cm / 12.01in
Max Seat Height48.5cm / 19.09in
Min Seat Height46cm / 18.11in
Weight Capacity125kg / 19st 10lb
Max Overall Length110cm / 43.31in
Min Overall Length90cm / 35.43in
Min Overall Weight45kg / 7st 1lb

Pricing

Prescriptive powerchairs such as this are built to order following an assessment with one of our Prescriptive Assessors. They are available with a wide range of customisation options, including powered seating functions, cushions and backrests, and drive performance upgrades, and these can affect the price - our Prescriptive Assessors will run through all the options at your assessment. As a general guideline, opting for multiple powered seating functions can add significantly to the cost of the wheelchair; however it is possible to get a fully functioning and desirable chair at the base price!

People purchasing powered wheelchairs will often qualify for zero-rated VAT. If the person using the wheelchair has a permanent disability, terminal illness or chronic sickness then they will be eligible for 0% VAT. Our Prescriptive Assessors will be able to answer any questions you may have about VAT.

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