Electric power attachments for manual wheelchairs
Transform your manual wheelchair with an electric power add-on. Go further, faster, with less effort.
A Batec power attachment converts your manual wheelchair into a electric powered trike, replacing your front castors with a single motorised wheel that pulls you forward. The result is a completely different experience — hills that once required effort become effortless, distances that felt impossible become routine, and terrain that was off-limits becomes accessible. Your manual wheelchair stays exactly as it is. The Batec simply makes it capable of so much more.
Cyclone Mobility is the sole supplier of Batec power attachments in the United Kingdom. We work directly with Batec Mobility in Spain, which means our customers benefit from the full manufacturer relationship — direct access to the complete range, genuine parts, full warranty support, and advisers who know these products in depth because several of us use them ourselves. If you’re looking for a Batec in the UK, you’re in the right place.
What Is a Wheelchair Power Attachment
A wheelchair power attachment is a motorised front wheel that connects to your manual wheelchair, turning it into an electric, three-wheeled vehicle you steer with handlebars. You may also see it called a power add-on, an electric handbike attachment or a front-wheel drive attachment. Once it’s connected, the attachment lifts your chair’s front castors off the ground and pulls you along. A rechargeable battery provides the power, with the throttle, brakes and controls on the handlebars.
The biggest advantage is that you keep your own manual wheelchair, set up for your body exactly as it is now. Outdoors, you connect the attachment and cover distances, hills and rough ground that would be tiring or impossible to push. When you reach the shop, the office or the restaurant, you disconnect it and carry on as a manual user. That flexibility is why so many active wheelchair users choose a power attachment rather than a powerchair, which is heavier, harder to transport and replaces your manual chair altogether.
Power attachments suit people who self-propel a manual wheelchair and want more range and independence without giving up the benefits of pushing. Most people steer with standard handlebars, and adapted controls are available for users with limited hand function, including people with tetraplegia (quadriplegia). Every Batec model comes in a version with quadriplegic controls.
Lightweight and Compact Wheelchair Power Attachment
The Batec Air is super lightweight and can fold down in seconds, making it perfect for travelling. Tackle urban environments with ease wherever your destination with a top speed of 15km/h and a range of 23km, all without compromising the quality and performance you can always expect from Batec products.
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Exercise from your wheelchair
Perfect for exercising without sacrificing the comfort of your manual wheelchair, this power attachment will give you a much needed boost whenever you require it on your travels.
As with all Batec models, the Hibrid 2 is also available in a version for quadriplegics.
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Folding power attachment with cruise control and traction control
The mini 2 is the most practical, and versatile Batec model available at this point in time.
It has a simple folding system that makes it easy to transport and store in small spaces, while maintaining the level of quality that customers have come to expect from Batec.
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Now with traction control and cruise control
Because it is wider and ultra-grippy, it is ideally sized for use in both urban and rural areas in complete safety and driving comfort. It is ideal for both daily commutes and long journeys.
Plus, the Batec Electric 2 handbike comes standard with two weights to improve traction and has a top speed of 25 km/h.
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Fast wheelchair power attachment
With the Batec Rapid 2 handbike, you save time on every-day trips and enjoy a whole new mobility with guaranteed fun. It will be your inseparable companion to get out in the countryside, go on long trips or go sightseeing in the city. Seaside promenades, green ways, forest trails and hard-to-access villages will no longer be beyond your reach.
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Off-road wheelchair power attachment
The most powerful Batec model to date. The scrambler 2 is perfect for those who want to tackle challenging terrain without a drop in performance.
The main and most important updates of the Batec Scrambler 2 handbike are its innovative electronics, that optimise motor performance and provide maximum power at any speed and on all terrains.
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What do Batec users think?
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Very happy with my Batec Mini 2. As a recent paraplegic, the Batec has been transformative in massively extending my freedom.
The team at Cyclone have been very supportive in the whole process of helping me choose the right model for me, the in-home installation and training and then after sales support
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Always a warm welcome from Cyclone Team. Have bought 2 Batecs and a wheelchair from them in the past, customer service is brilliant – highly recommended
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Had my appointment with Spencer, very friendly and knowledgeable when showing me the Batec mini 2. No messing about sales tactics just straight forward try and buy. This is my third Batec and looking forward to holidays away with it
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I bought my Batec Mini 2 here. The support provided by Spencer, Lucas and Terence was beyond amazing. I’m very happy and satisfied.
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I’ve used Cyclone wheelchairs for over 25 years. They have always been incredibly helpful and supportive and I can’t speak more highly of them. I have a Batec Rapid 2 that’s life changing for me! I wouldn’t know what I would do without it now. It’s always a pleasure to speak with anyone at Cyclone Wheelchairs and anything I need doing is always done very quickly. Thank you All!!
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They were really helpful from start to finish and I felt like they understood what my needs where. I strongly suggest for going with this company and also they told me about aspire which help with funding for my wheelchair and my batec, I will be defiantly be contacting them aging for additional accessors going forward
Choosing the right Batec model
Batec makes six distinct power attachments, each engineered for a different type of user and a different kind of life. The right model depends on how you move, where you go, and what you want your days to look like.
The Batec Air is the lightest and most portable model in the range — designed for people who travel frequently, commute by public transport, or need a power attachment that packs down small enough to take anywhere. At its core is a folding mechanism that reduces it to hand-luggage dimensions, and a top speed of 15km/h with a 23km range that comfortably covers a full urban day.
The Batec Mini 2 Plus is the most popular model and the one most of our advisers recommend as a starting point. It folds for easy transport, includes cruise control and traction control as standard, and handles both city and suburban environments with confidence. For most active wheelchair users with an urban or mixed lifestyle, the Mini 2 Plus is the benchmark.
The Batec Electric 2 Plus steps up in power and grip — wider than the Mini, with twin-weight traction improvement and a top speed of 25km/h. It’s built for users who need genuine all-day performance across varied terrain, from city commutes to longer countryside routes.
The Batec Rapid 2 Plus is for those who want speed and distance as primary priorities. It’s the model for open roads, long tours, and the kind of journeys that most power attachments wouldn’t complete comfortably.
The Batec Scrambler 2 Plus is the most powerful Batec model ever made — engineered specifically for off-road and challenging terrain. Innovative motor electronics optimise performance at every speed, on every surface. If your life takes you beyond tarmac, the Scrambler is built for it.
The Batec Hibrid 2 takes a different approach — combining motorised assistance with an upper-body workout. It’s the model for users who want to maintain fitness without leaving the comfort and familiarity of their manual wheelchair. Like all Batec models, the Hibrid 2 is also available with quadriplegic controls.
| Model | Best for | Top speed | Range per charge* | Weight (without battery) | Wheel size | Folding | Adapted controls |
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| Batec Air | Travel, public transport and urban use | 15 km/h (9 mph) | Up to 23 km (14 miles) at 6 km/h; 16 km (10 miles) at 15 km/h. 216 Wh battery | 11 kg | 10" | Yes, fully folding, fits in a travel bag | Standard handlebars |
| Batec Mini 2 Plus | Everyday urban and suburban use; our most popular model | 20 km/h (12 mph) | 21.5 km (13 miles) with 280 Wh battery; 44 km (27 miles) with 576 Wh battery | 13.9 kg | 12" | Yes, folding stem | Tetraplegic and hemiplegic versions |
| Batec Electric 2 Plus | Mixed terrain, from city streets to countryside paths | 20 km/h (12 mph) | 21.5 km (13 miles) with 280 Wh battery; 44 km (27 miles) with 576 Wh battery | 15.9 kg | 18" | Folding handlebar | Tetraplegic and hemiplegic versions |
| Batec Rapid 2 Plus | Speed and longer distances | 20 km/h (12 mph) | 55 km (34 miles). 768 Wh battery | 15.9 kg | 18" | Folding handlebar | Tetraplegic and hemiplegic versions |
| Batec Scrambler 2 Plus | Off-road and challenging terrain; the most powerful Batec | 20 km/h (12 mph) | 55 km (34 miles). 768 Wh battery | 16.7 kg | 19" | Folding handlebar | Tetraplegic and hemiplegic versions |
| Batec Hibrid 2 | Exercise: hand-crank pedalling with motor assistance | 20 km/h (12 mph) | 27–40 km (17–25 miles) with 280 Wh battery; 55–80 km (34–50 miles) with 576 Wh battery | 20.6 kg | 20" | Folding handlebar | Tetraplegic grips and assisted-start controls |
*Range figures are Batec’s own, based on a 75 kg user in an ultralight wheelchair on flat ground with no wind, at a steady 15 km/h unless stated. Real-world range varies with terrain, weather, user weight and speed, and can differ by around 20% depending on the battery.
All models have a maximum user weight of 110 kg. Not sure which model suits you? Book a free home demonstration and try them on your own routes.