September 19, 2024 | Natalie Webber

Robooter Powerchairs: An Honest Review (Updated September 2025)

Robooter powerchairs have been available on the UK market for a little over 1 year and, if you’re wondering about becoming a new owner, one of the first things you’ll probably be looking for is Robooter reviews. Are they as good as they sound?

To put it bluntly, that’s what we said too. Having been a supplier of electric wheelchairs for some 45 years, we’ve seen our fair share of good and bad designs. That means when we’re presented with the latest powerchair innovation, we give it a pretty robust evaluation!

And with Robooter now part of our electric wheelchair range, we’ll share our considered opinion. You’ll find out the good, the not-so-good and what we’d like to see next. Ultimately, you should have a better idea of whether it’s where you want to spend your money!

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First, a reminder of the five Robooter models available

Robooter E40 – manual fold, indoor/outdoor powerchair
Robooter E80 – manual fold, indoor/outdoor powerchair with carbon fibre frame
Robooter X40 – auto fold, indoor/outdoor powerchair with omnidirectional wheels
Robooter E60-A – manual fold, outdoor/indoor powerchair with omnidirectional wheels
Robooter E60 Pro-A – manual fold, outdoor powerchair with omnidirectional wheels

Robooter Powerchairs – positives

1. Design: we think anyone would agree with us that the Robooter powerchairs are good looking! 21^st century design is something our customers request as much as any functionality, and the aesthetics of Robooter models are impressive. For this reason, you can probably see why we’ve dubbed them the ‘Tesla of powerchairs’! They just fit into a modern lifestyle – whether you’re at home, in the office, going shopping or exploring the outdoor world. And good looks don’t come entirely at the expense of functionality either…

2. Combination of capability and transportability: this is particularly true of the E60 model, which has impressive outdoor capabilities (thanks to 10 or 12 in omnidirectional wheels, powerful motors and up to 25Ah battery) but folds down to a very compact size that would fit in most car boots. Even the smaller, ultra lightweight E80 model boasts a maximum range of 14 miles with a 20Ah battery. Given that one of the biggest deciding factors when buying a powerchair has always been the trade-off between capability and transportability, this makes Robooter models a very attractive solution.

3. Value for money: for new products that represent significant innovation, Robooter powerchairs have entered the market at a surprisingly affordable price. They’re not cheap – ranging from £2695.00 to £3995.00 – but they are very competitively priced when compared to existing models. So it’s understandable that this makes it even easier for you to choose Robooter.

4. Reliability: based on the first year of sales, Robooters have proven to be generally reliable powerchairs that give little trouble. The omnidirectional wheels are durable and the overall build quality stands up well in daily use. We’ve encountered a few issues with the controller’s software, but it has been easy to fix with an update.

Robooter Powerchairs – negatives

1. Limited configurability: there are less options for adjusting and configuring Robooter power wheelchairs than with other travel powerchairs like the FreedomChair DE08L, which has choices like individual elevating legrests and can even be fitted with third party postural seating.

2. Not crash tested: it’s not unusual for a travel/folding powerchair not to be crash tested but, if you’re looking to travel seated in your Robooter, you will be disappointed.

Robooter Powerchairs – what we want to see next

1. The Robooter E60 made more portable! With a transport weight of 30kg+, the E60 typically requires a hoist to get into a car boot. It’s possible to use ramps with the E60, but it doesn’t always work. A lighter version of the E60 would be a welcome development.

2. Smoother driving. While good, the omnidirectional driving on the Robooter powerchairs is a little grindy compared to others, and has more vibration. We’d like to see this improved.

3. More Robooter E80 accessories. Not all E40/E60 accessories are cross-compatible with the newer E80, which limits it’s functionality.

Conclusion

So, that’s our initial review of Robooter power wheelchairs. Overall, it’s a welcome leap forward in the world of mobility vehicles and we think Robooter can justify their claim that ‘the next generation of performance has arrived’.

And if this review has helped you decided Robooter is a good choice for you, why not get in touch to book a demo?