GBP 5,785.20 inc VAT (~USD 7,500, rough conversion; UK dealer Wheel Freedom)
SmartDrive MX2+
Rear push-assist devices. A single powered wheel that clips under the chair and is started and stopped with a wrist-worn controller or switch.
Empulse (Sunrise Medical)
Photo could not be loaded
Empulse (Sunrise Medical) · Rear push-assist devices · PA-011
Empulse R90 under-seat wheelchair push assist
The Empulse R90 is an under-seat wheelchair push assist: a motorised wheel that sits within the chair's footprint and does not stick out behind the rear wheels. It lifts clear of the ground when help is not wanted. The unit weighs 13 lb without a battery, is controlled wirelessly and assists up to an adjustable 5.5 mph.
- Type
- under-seat push-assist device
- Weight
- 13.0 lb without battery
- Battery weight
- 1.5 lb standard; 2.6 lb extended
- Max user weight
- 275 lb
Empulse R90 key features
- Stays inside the wheelchair footprint
- V-LOCK tapered latch mounting
- Standard 2.5 Ah or extended 5 Ah lithium-ion battery
- Wireless control box with mounting plates
- Receiver brackets for rigid and folding chairs supplied
- Travel bag and charger included
Who the Empulse R90 suits
For people who self-propel and want to take load off their shoulders, on rigid or folding chairs. The user limit is 275 lb, and the standard battery meets current rules for carrying on a plane.
Figures for comparing
- Weight
- 5.9 kg (13.0 lb)
- Max user weight
- 124.7 kg (275 lb)
- Range
- 16 km (10 miles)
- Top speed
- 8.8 km/h (5.5 mph)
The same units on every product, converted from the specifications below. Where a source gives two limits, the lower one is shown.
Empulse R90 specifications
| Type | under-seat push-assist device |
|---|---|
| Weight | 13.0 lb without battery |
| Battery weight | 1.5 lb standard; 2.6 lb extended |
| Max user weight | 275 lb |
| Top speed | 5.5 mph, adjustable |
| Range | up to 9.8 miles; 19.5 with extended battery |
| Battery | lithium-ion 36 V, 2.5 Ah or 5 Ah |
| Compatibility | most rigid and folding wheelchairs |
| HCPCS code | E0986 |
| Maker country | Germany/USA |
| Brand | Empulse (Sunrise Medical) |
| Category | Power add-ons for manual wheelchairs, Rear push-assist devices |
| Catalog ID | PA-011 |
Compared with the source page on 5 October 2026. Details can change, so we confirm them in your quote. Open the source page.
Empulse R90: common questions
What comes in the box with the Empulse R90?
The push-assist device, a standard removable battery, control box with mounting plates, charger, receiver assembly and a travel bag.
Can I fly with the Empulse R90?
Sunrise Medical states the standard battery meets current regulations for carrying on a plane. Check with your airline before you travel.
How far does the R90 go?
Up to 9.8 miles on the standard battery, or up to 19.5 miles with the extended-range battery.
How to get a quote for the Empulse R90
Add it to your enquiry list
Press Add to enquiry. You can add other products and parts to the same list.
Tell us your country and needs
Send the list with your country, sizes and any options you want. No payment details are asked.
Get a personal reply
You receive availability, a price and delivery options by email, and decide after that.
Similar to the Empulse R90
All Power add-ons for manual wheelchairsPrice on request
R20
Rear push-assist devices. A light folding power pack that helps a carer push and still lets the user self-propel.
Price on request
Batec Electric 2
Front attachments - powered. An electric front-wheel attachment that turns a manual wheelchair into a powered trike for city and countryside.
Price on request
Special Compact
Front attachments - powered. A small-wheeled motorbike-style power attachment suited to narrow spaces and car transport.
Goes with this product
Guides for this kind of product
Gear · 8 min read
Power add-ons compared: front, rear and wheels
Front attachments give speed and distance, rear units give light help, power wheels boost each push. Here is how they differ and what to check.