After a serious childhood accident, Richard and his family wanted to find a powerchair that would suit his environment, daily routines and, of course, his personality.
The Series 5 powerchair is designed through lived experience.
Whether you’re moving around your home through tight spaces, taking the dog a walk down muddy paths, or using public transport the Series 5 can do it all. It is a premium, hybrid electric wheelchair giving you the best of both words, indoor and out.
Here’s how it compares to other leading chairs on the market:
| Specification |  Series 5 | Permobil F5 Corpus | Sunrise Q700 | Magic 360 |
| Top Speed | 12 km/h | Up to 12 km/h | Up to 13 km/h | 10 km/h |
| Range | Up to 60km/37 mi | Up to 40 km/25 mi | Up to 40 km/25 mi | 35 km/21.7 mi |
| Max kerb climb | 120mm | 65mm | 100mm | 100mm |
| Maintenance free motors | Yes | No | No | No |
| Max slope | 12° | 9° | 6° | 10° |
| Onboard universal voltage charger | Yes | No | No | No |
| Electric forward fold | Optional extra | No | No | No |
| Integrated front & rear lights | Yes | Optional extra | Optional extra | Optional extra |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
| Spec | Series 5 | Permobil F5 Corpus | Sunrise Q700 | Magic 360 |
| Top Speed | 12 km/h | Up to 12 km/h | Up to 13 km/h | 10 km/h |
| Range | Up to 60km/37 mi | Up to 40 km/25 mi | Up to 40 km/25 mi | 35 km/21.7 mi |
| Max kerb climb | 120mm | 65mm | 100mm | 100mm |
| Maintenance free motors | Yes | No | No | No |
| Max slope | 12° | 9° | 6° | 10° |
| Onboard universal voltage charger | Yes | No | No | No |
| Electric forward fold | Optional extra | No | No | No |
| Integrated front & rear lights | Yes | Optional extra | Optional extra | Optional extra |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
Move seamlessly from indoors to out without compromising on size, comfort, or performance
Every feature from kerb climbing ability to a built in charger, has been designed with real people in mind
With up to 60km on a single charge, you can confidently go further with a Series 5
Maintenance free motors, integrated lights for safety and even optional extras like an electric forward folding for transporting, make daily use simple, safe and practical
The Series 5 motors are brushless, which are designed to require minimal upkeep as you do not need to replace brushes. This means less time and money spent on repairs and more time living your life.
It combines indoor manoeuvrability and outdoor performance. It can handle tight spaces, tall kerbs, air travel, public transport and different terrains and has been designed by a powerchair user who understands all the common frustrations.
The Series 5 powerchair comes with a three year warranty to reflect our confidence in the build and component quality, chosen through real world testing. It covers all main components and even the battery.
After a serious childhood accident, Richard and his family wanted to find a powerchair that would suit his environment, daily routines and, of course, his personality.
Adam is a photographer and musician, whose life changed dramatically after a helicopter crash while working as an aerial photographer in Montana. The accident caused a serious brain injury and complete paralysis on the left side of his body.
Katharina has been a powerchair user for over 20 years. Energetic, determined and fiercely independent, she’s always looked for equipment that supports her lifestyle rather than limits it.
Explore our practical guides that show what the Series 5 is capable of in everyday life. From tackling different terrains to using public transport and flying with confidence, find out how the chair performs in the real world.
Want to know more about Freedom One Life, our team and what we do? Find out more about our history and all the good things we do here.
If you’re looking for more information on the Series 5 pricing, funding routes and how to purchase your next powerchair, click here.
See the Series 5 in action! Our video guides are full of practical tips to show you how to use the chair on different terrains, when travelling on public transport, flying and more.
Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions. If you can’t find an answer, please get in touch
Powerchairs and mobility scooters are very different products and it’s important that you choose the right option for your needs. A powerchair gives you much more comfort and support, particularly if you have complex postural needs, and is the better choice if you need a product for frequent use. Powerchairs also have a much smaller turning circle which means they can be used indoors and outdoors as they have far better manoeuvrability.
Yes, you can definitely travel with a powerchair! Our founder, Alex has travelled to over 70 countries with his Series 5, which has influenced a lot of the features and design of the chair. There are extra steps you need to take when travelling with a powerchair, like providing information to the airline. Check out Alex’s ultimate guide to travelling by air with a powered wheelchair here (link to air travel guide).
The Series 5 powered wheelchair has been created with just one thing in mind – freedom. Because unlike most other powerchairs on the market, the Series 5 design team is led by a powerchair user who understands your frustrations.
Our head office is based in Glasgow, Scotland but if you would like to try the Series 5 then we offer nationwide test drives. We believe that these are best done in the environments which are most important to you, so we’ll come to you! Whether that’s at your home, local park or workplace, we’re happy to visit you anywhere that is convenient to you.
Test drives can be booked at home, at work or at our office.