December 4, 2025 | Natalie Webber

Sunrise Empulse F35 vs Rehasense Eco Travel Wheelchair Handbikes

If you’re looking for a mini wheelchair handbike attachment, two contenders are the Sunrise Empulse F35 and the Rehasense Eco Travel. In this guide, we’ll give you a detailed comparison of these two wheelchair power add-ons, and explain the advantages of each.

What is the Sunrise Empulse F35?

The Sunrise Empulse F35 is an ultra light and ultra compact wheelchair handbike, also known as a wheelchair pull device. It’s designed for indoor and urban environments, and is well suited for holidays and travel.

 

Pros of the Empulse F35 compared to the Eco Travel

 

  • More Compact for Indoors
  • Lighter
  • USB Port

Find out more about the Empulse F35

 

What is the Rehasense Eco Travel?

The Rehasense Eco Travel is another compact wheelchair handbike attachment that’s designed for convenient travel. It’s available in two versions, the Eco Travel Standard BX and the Eco Travel Advanced LX.

Some of the key additional features of the LX version are:

  • Foldable, length adjustable handlebar
  • Wheels on support feet
  • Software settings options
  • Cruise control
  • Walking mode
  • Extra gears
  • Travel bag as standard

Pros of the Eco Travel compared to the Empulse F35

 

  • Greater Range
  • Broader Wheelchair Compatiblity
  • Better Outdoor Performance
  • Cheaper (BX Version)

Common features of the Empulse F35 & Rehasense Eco Travel

  • Compatible with Rigid & Folding Wheelchairs
  • Manual Docking
  • Airline Friendly Batteries
  • Forwards and Reverse Function
  • Dual Braking System
  • Front Light

Empulse F35 vs Rehasense Eco Travel: tech specs compared

 
  Empulse F35 Rehasense Eco Travel LX Rehasense Eco Travel BX
Dimensions (LxWxH) 920 x 584 x 610 mm 830 x 500 x 810 mm 830 x 550 x 810 mm
Compatible Frame Width 260 – 480 mm 220 – 480 mm
Mounting Height 249 – 370 mm 245 – 470 mm
Compatible Tube Type

Round Tube Diameter: 19.5 – 32 mm

Oval Tubes

Round Tube Diameter: 19 – 40 mm

Oval Tubes

Kuschall

Wheel/Tyre Size 6.5in 8in
Motor 250W 250W 350W
Max Torque 15 Nm 16 Nm 19 Nm
Max Speed 9mph 9mph 12mph
Batteries 4Ah Lithium Ion

6Ah Lithium Ion

Optional: 12Ah Lithium Ion

Max Range 9.3 miles 27 miles
Max Gradient 6 degrees 6 degrees
Max User Weight 110kg 110kg
Total Weight From 9kg 13.08 kg 14.16kg
Net Weight (w/o battery, clamps
and wide adjustment rods)
7.5kg 8kg 9.04kg
Warranty 2 years 2 years
Price From £2500 From £2195 From £2495

 

I trust this guide has given you a clear understanding of the differences between the Sunrise Empulse F35 and Rehasense Eco Travel, along with the benefits of each model. With this information, you should have a better idea of which model would be best for you. And, if you’d like to book a test drive, please get in touch.

 


 

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