The Battery Cost and Lifespan for a Power Chair

Power chairs are incredibly useful devices, as they allow you to increase your mobility and enable you to better interact with the world around you. As the weather turns warmer again, you may find yourself venturing out and about the world more in your power chair.  But before you kick-off for a longer trip to beyond just the grocery store, you'll want to do a quick check-up of your power chair. One of the most important things to check is the power chair battery and see if it's time to replace it and check for a new battery cost.

How Long Will a Power Chair Battery Last and How Much Does a New Battery Cost?

A power chair battery is expected to typically "live" for between 1 to 2 years. However, that lifespan can vary significantly depending upon how well you care and maintain your battery specifically and your power chair generally -- bad care and maintenance means you'll have to be researching a new battery cost sooner than later. In fact, improper care and maintenance can cut a power chair battery's lifespan to under six months.

What is bad care and maintenance? Most imporantly, chronically undercharging a power chair battery can cause two things to happen. First, conventional AGM and wet cell batteries will experience permanent damage if they are only partially charged or left unused for a significant amount of time -- such as when you use your powerchair only for those weekly grocery trips or even every other day. Secondly, undercharging a power chair battery of any type can cause excessive sulfation deposits which can later result in the battery's premature failure.  

When it comes to the actual power chair battery cost, price is important, as you get what you pay for. Purchasing a battery that may be cheaper can hurt you in the long run, as it may not be as durable. When you rely on a power chair for mobility, quality and reliability are everything. It's better to pay a premium price for a battery that will last no matter where your power chair takes you. With MK Battery, you have a battery you can rely on that comes at a competitive but affordable price. A standard power chair battery will have a battery cost typically between $75 and $250. 

Contact MK Battery to Learn More About a Power Chair Battery Cost and Buying the Right Battery

At MK Battery, we're proud to provide power chair batteries  that give you freedom and mobility without worry at an affordable price. Contact us today to learn more.