Pride Mobility Jazzy Carbon Ultra Light Powered Wheelchair

15.3 kg Carbon Fibre Folding Powerchair for Travel and Vehicle Transport

The Pride Jazzy® Ultra Light is a carbon-fibre folding powered wheelchair built around low lifting weight, simple transport and compact everyday mobility. With a published chair weight of approximately 15.3 kg without the battery, a one-lever folding mechanism and a removable lithium-ion battery, it is one of the most transport-focused powerchairs in the MoveSmart range.

Despite its low weight, the Ultra Light supports users up to 136 kg, reaches up to 6 km/h and provides a stated range of up to 20 km. Rear-wheel drive, a 90 cm turning radius and a 62 cm overall width make it practical around the home, accommodation, shopping centres and other formed indoor or outdoor environments.

Where the Jazzy Ultra Light Fits in the MoveSmart Range

The Ultra Light is the choice for people who want powered mobility with the least lifting burden possible. Compared with the Pride Jazzy Passport, the Ultra Light is substantially lighter and uses a carbon-fibre folding frame, while the Passport provides a more traditional folding-chair layout and different seating/drive characteristics.

The Jazzy Carbon LiteStream is another lightweight folding option in the same travel-focused part of the range. The best fit comes down to chair weight, folding style, seat dimensions, battery arrangement and how the chair will actually be lifted and transported.

If vehicle loading and travel are less important than tighter mid-wheel manoeuvrability, a conventional powerchair such as the Jazzy Select 6 may be a better everyday indoor/community option.

One-Lever Folding and Low Transport Weight

The carbon-fibre frame folds in a few quick movements using a single folding lever. There is no need to dismantle the chair into multiple chassis sections for normal storage or vehicle transport.

The standard 10Ah battery weighs approximately 2.3 kg and can be removed before lifting, leaving the chair at approximately 15.3 kg. That difference matters in real-world use: lifting a complete conventional powerchair into a vehicle is often impractical, while the Ultra Light is specifically designed around frequent transport.

Before purchasing, it is still worth checking the height and depth of the vehicle boot, the height of the loading lip and who will actually lift the chair. A 15.3 kg lift is light for a powered wheelchair, but it is still a substantial object with a wide folded frame.

Compact Rear-Wheel Drive for Indoor and Travel Use

The Ultra Light uses a two-motor rear-wheel-drive system with electromagnetic braking. Its 90 cm turning radius is larger than a mid-wheel chair, but the compact 62 cm width and folding frame suit homes, hotel rooms, lifts, shopping areas and formed pedestrian environments.

Ground clearance is approximately 5.5 cm at the motor bracket. It performs best on smooth indoor floors, sealed paths and well-formed outdoor surfaces. Uneven pavement should be approached cautiously, while loose gravel, deep gravel, packed sand and rough terrain are not what this chair is designed for.

Carbon Fibre Frame, 45 cm Seat and Integrated Foot Platform

The standard seat is approximately 45 cm wide × 45 cm deep with a fixed seat-to-floor height of approximately 48 cm. The mesh-style seating and removable cushion keep the chair relatively light, while the integrated foot platform folds with the frame rather than becoming a separate transport piece.

Seat width, depth, arm position, joystick position and foot support should still be checked against the individual user. A light chair is only useful if the seating position is comfortable and the controls can be reached without leaning or twisting.

Lithium Battery and Air-Travel Planning

The standard battery is a 25.2V 10Ah lithium-ion pack rated at 252Wh. A larger 20Ah 504Wh battery is also available as an option where additional energy capacity is more important than minimum battery weight.

Lithium-powered mobility devices can be accepted by airlines, but approval is always airline-specific. Confirm the chair, battery watt-hour rating, removal requirements and packing process directly with the airline before travel. Do not assume that approval by one carrier automatically applies to another.

Rear LED Lighting and Simple Everyday Controls

Rear LED lighting improves visibility in lower-light environments. The VR2 joystick system provides straightforward powered control, and electromagnetic braking brings the chair to a stop when the joystick is released.

The solid castors and drive wheels remove the need for tyre-pressure maintenance, which is useful for a chair intended to travel regularly.

Key Features

• 15.3 kg chair weight without battery.
• Carbon-fibre frame.
• One-lever folding for vehicle transport and storage.
• 136 kg maximum user weight.
• Up to 20 km stated range.
• 6 km/h maximum speed.
• 90 cm turning radius.
• 62 cm overall width.
• Two-motor rear-wheel drive.
• Electromagnetic braking.
• Rear LED lighting.
• 45 × 45 cm seat.
• Integrated foot platform.
• 10Ah 252Wh lithium battery as standard.
• Optional 20Ah 504Wh lithium battery.
• Solid front castors and carbon-fibre drive wheels.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Jazzy Ultra Light best suited to?

It is best suited to users who need powered mobility but place a high priority on low lifting weight, folding simplicity, vehicle transport and travel.

How much does the Jazzy Ultra Light weigh?

The chair weighs approximately 15.3 kg without the standard battery. The standard 10Ah battery weighs approximately 2.3 kg.

How does it fold?

A one-lever folding mechanism collapses the carbon-fibre frame for storage and transport without dismantling the chair into multiple chassis sections.

What is the maximum user weight?

The maximum user weight is 136 kg.

How far can it travel on one charge?

The stated range is up to 20 km. Actual distance varies with user weight, terrain, gradients, temperature, driving style and battery condition.

What is the maximum speed?

Up to 6 km/h.

What is the turning radius?

Approximately 90 cm.

How wide is the chair?

Approximately 62 cm overall.

What size is the seat?

Approximately 45 cm wide × 45 cm deep.

What is the seat-to-floor height?

Approximately 48 cm, fixed.

What battery comes standard?

A removable 25.2V 10Ah lithium-ion battery rated at 252Wh.

Is a larger battery available?

Yes. A 25.2V 20Ah lithium-ion battery rated at 504Wh is available as an optional higher-capacity battery.

Can it be taken on an aircraft?

Potentially, but airline approval is required. Confirm the exact battery configuration and mobility-device requirements directly with the airline before travel.

What surfaces is it best suited to?

Indoor floors, shopping centres, sealed footpaths and smooth formed outdoor surfaces. Rough gravel, loose sand and more demanding uneven terrain are not recommended.

Does it have suspension?

The chair uses suspension castor forks rather than the more substantial Active-Trac system found on larger Jazzy powerchairs.

Does it have lights?

Yes. Rear LED lighting is built into the chair.

How does it compare with the Jazzy Passport?

The Ultra Light is much lighter and uses a carbon-fibre one-piece folding frame. The Passport is heavier but has a different folding-chair layout and remains a useful option where its seating and drive characteristics suit the user better.

How does it compare with the Jazzy Carbon LiteStream?

Both sit in the lightweight folding travel category. Compare chair weight, seat size, folding method, battery arrangement and transport requirements rather than choosing on the carbon-fibre frame alone.