Meyra Optimus2 Powerchair

The Optimus2 is a robust, outdoors-focused powerchair that specialises in off-road use. It features powerful motors, chunky wheels, and an excellent range to allow it to go places other powered wheelchairs cannot reach.

Product Description

Drive Base

Meyra's Optimus2 is their ultimate off-road model, backed up by high quality German design and manufacture. It has a 950 watt transaxle motor and gearbox, giving it outstanding power and climbing ability, comfortably tackling hills and rough ground. Front wheel drive combines with the chunky pneumatic tyres that have studded treads, to easily overcome kerbs and other obstacles. Your Optimus2 will drive across dirt, sand and snow, rough fields, forest tracks and more - it's great for country hikes and long dog walks.

Massive batteries are available - the standard 70 Ah twin batteries can be upgraded to 107 Ah batteries for a whopping 37 mile range - more than enough for a full day's work. Speeds of up to 8 mph are available, although we generally recommend 6 mph for the best traction.

Having said that, the Optimus2 is not just for off-roading; it's a multi-terrain vehicle just at home on roads, pavements and urban environments. While larger than a conventional powerchair, it is not too large to be able to use indoors, providing your space isn't too restricted, and it remains relatively manoeuvrable thanks to its front-wheel drive. The obstacle climbing ability makes it particularly adept at overcoming gaps to board trains and buses.

Seating

The standard seating on the Optimus2 is a large captain's style seat - as pictured on the blue wheelchair. This is a comfortable seat for general use, but has limited adjustability to it, with a "one size fits all" approach. Most people opt for the ErgoSeat upgrade (as seen in the black/red wheelchair) that is more adjustable in size, providing the support and comfort for longer drives. Recaro seating is also available for those that prefer car-style seating.

Powered seating functions are available on the Optimus2, including tilt, recline and elevating legrests - some other all-terrain models exclude these entirely. While the Optimus2 cannot cater to the most advanced postural needs, it offers a level of seating above and beyond most off-road products, allowing it to be used throughout the day.

Optimus2 RS

Most people getting the Optimus2 choose the RS upgrade - the red and black wheelchair pictured. This is taken alongside the Ergo Seat for the ultimate Sport version of the Optimus2 - high performance, stylish and comfortable.

Motability

Uniquely for off-road powerchairs, both the standard Optimus2 and Optimus2 RS are available on the Motability scheme, the latter coming with powered tilt as well, and is well-worth the extra cost. Being on the scheme makes the Optimus2 far more attainable - you won't find other all-terrain models available on Motability.

Our Verdict

There are lots of off-road powerchairs on the market, but none that offer as much as the Meyra Optimus2 Powerchair at such a competitive price. We've put it through its paces off road, and it really does perform - it goes straight up kerbs as if they weren't there, and muddy fields are no issue.

There are off-road models with even higher levels of performance - four-wheel drive powerchairs or models such as Permobil's X850 and Magic Mobility's Magic 360 - but these all have five-figure base prices far in excess of the Optimus2. If you want a very capable powerchair for off-road use that won't break the bank, and which has configurable seating and looks good as well, the Optimus2 RS is the one to get.

Key Features

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    Off-road performance
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    37 mile range
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    RS Sport edition
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    Competitive price

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

DriveFront-Wheel
Speed8mph / 12.87km/h
Battery Size70 - 125 Ah
Crash TestedYes
FunctionalityElevating Leg Rests, Tilt In Space, Recline
Indoor OutdoorOutdoors
Made To MeasureMade to Measure
Max Range37miles / 59.55km
Powerchair TypePrescriptive Powerchair
Max Seat Depth53cm / 20.87in
Max Seat Width56cm / 22.05in
Min Seat Depth42cm / 16.54in
Min Seat Width38cm / 14.96in
Max Seat Height65cm / 25.59in
Min Seat Height58cm / 22.83in
Weight Capacity150kg / 23st 9lb
Min Overall Width68cm / 26.77in
Max Overall Length116cm / 45.67in
Min Overall Length103cm / 40.55in

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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