August 27, 2026 • Blog • Rehabilitation • 5 Min Read

Pulse Autofold Electric Wheelchair: Pulse Everyday & Pulse SmartFold

For people who travel often, a wheelchair's weight and how fast it folds can decide whether a trip feels easy or tiring. The Pulse Everyday and SmartFold are built for exactly that: a light aluminium frame and quick folding for car boots and flights.

What are the Pulse Everyday and SmartFold? The Pulse Everyday and Pulse SmartFold are folding electric wheelchairs built for travel. Both have a 22 kg aluminium frame (without battery), carry up to 120 kg and run about 15 km per charge on a 24V 10Ah battery. Pulse Everyday folds with one click; Pulse SmartFold folds by itself with a remote. Both are listed as IATA compliant.

Who Needs the Pulse Everyday and SmartFold

The Pulse Everyday and SmartFold suit users who:

Travel often by car or air and need quick, simple folding
Want a light chair that a family member can lift into a car boot
Weigh up to 120 kg
Mostly use the chair on footpaths, malls, airports and indoors

How the Pulse Everyday and SmartFold Fit Your Routine

Both models have a 22 kg aluminium frame (without the battery) in a carbon fiber colour finish, a comfortable 43 x 43 cm mesh seat, joystick control and electromagnetic brakes that hold the chair still when you stop. Two 250 W motors give a top speed of 6 km/h and about 15 km per charge.

The difference is the fold. Pulse Everyday folds with one click and rolls along like luggage. Pulse SmartFold folds and opens by itself at the press of a button on its remote, which helps users who cannot bend or lift easily.

Why Choose the Pulse Everyday and SmartFold Over Other Lightweight Models

Pulse's UltraLight and MiniLite are lighter (19 kg), but the Everyday and SmartFold fold faster and smaller, down to about 38-40 cm long. If quick folding for frequent trips matters more than the last few kilograms, the Pulse Everyday and SmartFold are the better pick.

Specification	Pulse Everyday	Pulse SmartFold
Frame	Aluminium	Aluminium
Battery	Lithium-ion 24V 10Ah	Lithium-ion 24V 10Ah
Motors	Brushed 250 W x 2	Brushed 250 W x 2
Range	15 km per charge	15 km per charge
Top speed	6 km/h	6 km/h
Chair weight	22 kg (without battery)	22 kg (without battery)
Carries up to	120 kg	120 kg
Wheels	8" front / 12" rear	8" front / 12" rear
Seat (width x depth)	43 x 43 cm mesh	43 x 43 cm mesh
Size (L x W x H)	94 x 60 x 94 cm open; 40 x 60 x 70 cm folded	90 x 60 x 94 cm open; 38 x 60 x 70 cm folded
Climbs slopes up to	10°	10°
Brakes	Electromagnetic	Electromagnetic
Other features	One-click fold, IATA compliant	Folds by itself with a remote, IATA compliant

Source: Pulse Electric Wheelchairs Catalog, 2026. Range depends on the user's weight, the road and the weather.

Key Facts at a Glance

Pulse Everyday folds for car boots and flights; Pulse SmartFold folds with one touch.
Both use a 24V 10Ah lithium-ion battery, about 240 Wh.
240 Wh is under the 300 Wh airline limit for a removed wheelchair battery.
WHO's 2023 Wheelchair Provision Guidelines recommend a personal assessment, proper fitting, user training and follow-up for every wheelchair user.

Flying with the Pulse Everyday and SmartFold

Airlines care about how much energy a wheelchair battery stores, measured in watt-hours (Wh). You work it out as volts × amp-hours. The Pulse Everyday and SmartFold use a 24V 10Ah lithium-ion battery, which is about 240 Wh. That is under the 300 Wh limit that airline safety rules set for a battery removed from a wheelchair, which makes air travel simpler.

Always tell your airline before you fly. Removed and spare batteries must go in the cabin with their terminals covered. You may carry one spare battery up to 300 Wh, or two spares up to 160 Wh each.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should choose an autofold wheelchair like the Pulse Everyday or SmartFold?

People who travel often by car or air and need a wheelchair that folds quickly and fits into a car boot or aircraft hold. It carries users up to 120 kg.

How much do the Pulse Everyday and SmartFold weigh?

Both Pulse Everyday and Pulse SmartFold weigh 22 kg without the battery, with an aluminium frame and a 24V 10Ah lithium-ion battery that gives about 15 km per charge.

What's the difference between Pulse Everyday and Pulse SmartFold?

Pulse Everyday folds with one click. Pulse SmartFold folds and opens by itself with a remote control. Both have the same 22 kg aluminium frame, 120 kg capacity and 15 km range.

Sources

Guidelines for air passengers carrying battery-powered mobility aids (Civil Aviation Department, Hong Kong, February 2025, based on ICAO Technical Instructions)
Wheelchair services and WHO Wheelchair Provision Guidelines (2023) (World Health Organization)
Pulse Electric Wheelchairs Catalog, 2026 (brochure): all specifications

Specifications are from the Pulse Electric Wheelchairs Catalog, 2026. Range depends on the user's weight, the road and the weather. Confirm current specs and availability before purchase. Last reviewed October 2026.