Electric vehicle

A Electric vehicle is a small, multi-lane light vehicle that supports people with disabilities in coping with everyday life. The electric vehicle transports the driver and is used by people with disabilities.

What is an electric vehicle?

An electric vehicle is a motorized hospital elevator that weighs 300 kilograms, including batteries, and must not exceed a total weight of 500 kilograms. It is a maximum of 110 cm wide and can drive a maximum of 15 km / h. A type approval or an individual approval is required for use. An electric vehicle up to six kilometers per hour is license-free and can be used on sidewalks or lanes.

With the help of the electric vehicle it is possible for people with a disability to cover longer distances. Luggage or purchases can be transported on the base plate or in the basket on the handlebar. Various models of the electric vehicle also offer the option of connecting an additional trailer with which larger purchases or items can be transported without any problems.

To make it easier to get in, some models of the scooter have an individually adjustable swivel seat. Certain types of electric vehicles are easy to handle and transport thanks to their practical folding.

Shapes, types & types

The scooter is equipped with direct steering. When driving an electric vehicle, for example, it is necessary for the driver to be able to move both arms completely. A certain degree of independence is also required when getting in and out of the electric vehicle.

The four-wheeled electric vehicle is similar to a quad that is operated electrically. The scooter has a hatch between the seat and the handlebars. In addition to the four-wheeled electric vehicle, there is a three-wheeled electric vehicle and a single-seater electric vehicle, a so-called trike, to choose from.

Structure & functionality

An electromobile gives you space and support. It is specifically geared towards the target group, because unlike a wheelchair user who can cope with a classic wheelchair, people who need an electric vehicle are often only able to move a wheelchair to a limited extent.

However, an electric vehicle costs a lot and should therefore be chosen carefully. With good advice and a corresponding assumption of costs by health insurance or long-term care insurance, it must be carefully considered whether the benefits outweigh the financial costs. When considering the fact that the electromobile, like any technical device, requires regular maintenance and a certain amount of care for safe use.

Especially with older people it is advisable to know a contact person in case of problems or repairs. The care provided by a person who is ready to provide support before the purchase of the electric vehicle makes this phase much easier for people with walking difficulties or the elderly.

However, an electric vehicle is just a means of transportation that cannot help in every area of ​​life. Because of its size, it can usually only be used outside the home. The models are graded in price, depending on how fast the electric vehicle drives or how far its range is. An electric vehicle that is equipped with a canopy that protects against rain and sun is more expensive to buy, but offers optimal weather protection.

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Medical & health benefits

In particular for seniors with increasing difficulties in mobility or walking security, it is more difficult to cope with short or long distances as they get older. But people with walking difficulties also depend on a certain amount of help with mobility. This mobility is guaranteed with the electric vehicle.

Driving an electric vehicle means taking a step towards greater independence or new-found mobility. In addition, being able to cope with routes independently promotes the self-confidence of those affected. Being mobile means a higher quality of life and more personal responsibility. Those affected are increasingly entering social life again and making contacts instead of mainly staying within their own four walls because leaving the apartment is too difficult.

Due to the reduced ability to walk, it is important to stay mobile and in many cases the electric vehicle is an optimal support. Any physical limitation may lead to a reduction in the independence experienced by those affected. Whether shopping, a visit to the doctor or a drive: every trip with the electric vehicle guarantees a certain framework of independence and increases well-being and self-esteem.

When choosing the right electric vehicle, it is important to ensure that the person is comfortable with the model. The ideal is to take a free test drive with the electric car and think carefully about whether the electric car meets the requirements. Handling a new electric vehicle also needs to be practiced in order to feel comfortable in it and enjoy moving around.

An electric vehicle can cost between 1,000 euros to 7,000 euros, depending on the version. The final costs depend on the desired speed of the electric vehicle, but also on the range that can be covered with the mobile vehicle. Another very decisive factor is the comfort of the chosen electric vehicle. It is advisable to think carefully about your own ideas about the future electric car and to be aware of the requirements the electric car must meet in order to remain a tried and tested tool for coping with everyday life in the long term.