Here at MK Battery, we understand why power chair users are deeply concerned about the life expectancy of power chair batteries. You rely upon these batteries day in and day out to get you where you need to go. The life of your batteries encompasses both daily and long term use. Here’s what we know and what you can expect from them:
Daily Life Expectancy
In general, power chair batteries are meant to get you through a full 8 hour day without slowing you down. For the average user, this can be up to 10 or 15 miles of actual travel on a single charge. This is more than sufficient for most users to conduct their daily actives without stopping to recharge. Always fully charge your batteries overnight and make sure you plug your chair back in when you will be home for any extended period of time.
Long Term Life Expectancy
When it comes to the long term view of your battery’s life, we’d say that most power chair batteries must be replaced every 2-3 years. With proper maintenance you can extend the life of your battery. However, after about 18 months you will notice that your
battery begins to hold less and less charge each day. This will slowly dwindle down until your battery is no longer sufficient to get you through a full day. When your battery’s daily cycle is starting to slow you down, it’s time to starting thinking about replacement.
The battery experts here at
MK Battery can help you find your next battery replacement when the time comes. We are here to answer your questions and make sure that you get the most life out of every
battery you buy.
