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Dayang DY01168

Award-winning folding electric wheelchair for NHS Wheelchair Service prescriptions and community mobility users.

The DY01168 (also catalogued as DH01168) is a CE-marked folding electric wheelchair manufactured by Foshan Dahao Medical and supplied through Medigear.uk for NHS Wheelchair Services, Approved Assessment Centres, community occupational therapy prescribers, and self-funding mobility users across the United Kingdom. With a 2021 Red Dot Design Award, a 2021 iF Design Award, a 90°–135° reclining backrest, dual brushless motors, an LCD controller, and a 6 km/h pavement-legal top speed, the DY01168 sits in the pre

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600 × 580 × 1020 mm

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The DY01168 is positioned at the premium end of the folding-powerchair market, with industrial design recognised by both the Red Dot 2021 and iF 2021 Design Award juries — the same pair of recognitions held by Sunrise Medical's Nitrum and WHILL's Model C in their respective categories. The seat and backrest carry a tailored leatherette finish in a choice of white, gold, or grey, with an integrated adjustable headrest that adjusts independently for height and angle to support cervical positioning during longer outings. The 90°–135° reclining backrest is the chair's defining clinical feature, allowing the user to rest, manage postural fatigue, and shift pressure points during the multi-hour wear cycles that characterise community wheelchair use.

Drive is delivered by twin 150 W brushless DC motors mounted on the rear wheels, powered by a 15.6 Ah / 24 V lithium-ion battery pack. Published range is 20 km on a full charge — sufficient for a town-centre shopping trip, a half-day outdoor visit, or a routine community appointment cycle without anxiety about mid-trip charge depletion. Top speed is 6 km/h (4 mph), the UK legal maximum for Class 2 pavement-use powered wheelchairs under the Use of Invalid Carriages on Highways Regulations 1988. The control interface is a colour LCD joystick controller on the right armrest, with battery state, speed setting, distance log, error codes, and Bluetooth audio paired through the integrated 3D stereo sound system. One-touch manual-electric mode switching disengages the motors for manual push (essential for assisted transfers and lift use).

The folding mechanism is operated from a single rear handle and collapses the chair in under 10 seconds without tools, with the rear wheels removable for further footprint reduction during transport. A remote control unit at the armrest carries a massage function for postural relief during static use, an integrated mobile phone stand, Bluetooth audio, USB charging, and a night-driving LED light at the front. Climbing capacity is 12° (recently revised from the catalogue's earlier 15° figure for the heavier 150 kg load variant; the 100 kg-rated variant supplied through Medigear.uk is tested to 12°). The chair is CE-marked under the EU Medical Device Regulation, FDA 510(k) cleared in the United States, and ships from Medigear.uk with the full UK regulatory pack and a 12-month warranty.

The DY01168 is most heavily prescribed across NHS Wheelchair Services and Approved Assessment Centres for users requiring a premium folding powerchair with reclining support that the standard NHS contract chairs do not offer at the same price band. Typical users include adults with progressive neurological conditions (multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, post-stroke hemiplegia), advanced osteoarthritis with restricted standing tolerance, long-COVID with reduced exercise tolerance, and selected paediatric and adolescent users transitioning from manual chairs after assessed seating-stability and postural-fatigue review. The chair's 90°–135° recline addresses the postural-management need that drives most upgrade requests from manual-to-powered prescription.

For community-based occupational therapy, the DY01168 supports activities of daily living that fall outside the home — supermarket trips, town-centre shopping, community group attendance, hospital outpatient appointments, GP visits, and family social events. The 20 km published range supports half-day outings without mid-trip recharging, and the 6 km/h pavement-legal speed matches the walking pace of a companion without forcing them to slow. The folding mechanism is the key enabler for users whose family provides car-based community access — the chair fits the boot of a standard UK supermini in under 10 seconds, eliminating the need for a vehicle-mounted hoist.

For private-pay users and self-funded NHS top-ups, the DY01168 occupies the premium folding segment alongside the Karma Ergo Lite Powered, Pride Quantum Edge Q-Logic, and WHILL Model F — with substantially lower acquisition cost than the WHILL or Pride alternatives and feature parity (reclining backrest, LCD controller, Bluetooth, removable battery) that exceeds the entry-tier folding powerchairs. The chair is not the right specification for users requiring tilt-in-space, contoured custom seating, ventilator integration, or environmental-control-unit (ECU) connectivity — those requirements remain the territory of the Permobil F-series, Sunrise Quickie Q-series, and Invacare TDX-series powerchairs.

Red Dot 2021 and iF 2021 Design Award recognition

The DY01168's industrial design holds two of the most respected international design awards — the Red Dot 2021 for Product Design and the iF Design Award 2021 — placing it alongside Sunrise Medical's Quickie Nitrum and WHILL's Model C in award-recognised mobility design. For users for whom appearance, dignity, and lifestyle integration matter as much as function (a recurring concern in NHS Wheelchair Service user-experience feedback), the design recognition translates directly into a chair that does not look like a medical device.

90°–135° reclining backrest for postural-fatigue management

The reclining backrest is the chair's defining clinical feature and the most-cited prescription driver for upgrades from standard folding powerchairs. The 90° upright supports active use and table access; 135° supports rest, pressure offload, and postural-fatigue recovery during longer wear cycles. The combination directly addresses the postural-management need that drives most user requests at the OT assessment stage.

Folding mechanism for car-boot and home transport

The chair folds in under 10 seconds from a single rear handle, collapsing to 535 × 510 × 450 mm with the removable rear wheels detached. This is the right footprint for the boot of a standard UK supermini (Fiesta, Polo, Corsa) and through a 760 mm domestic doorway. For users whose family provides car-based community access — the majority of UK NHS powerchair users — folding portability is the single most important practical feature.

6 km/h pavement-legal speed under Class 2 regulations

The chair operates at the UK legal maximum 6 km/h (4 mph) for Class 2 powered wheelchairs under the Use of Invalid Carriages on Highways Regulations 1988. No road registration, no insurance, no driver licensing requirements. The speed matches the walking pace of a companion and supports use in shops, on pavements, on cycle paths, and on UK accessible public transport without legal complication.

Dual 150 W brushless motors for smooth ride quality

Twin brushless DC motors deliver 300 W combined drive with the efficiency, low noise, and long service life that distinguish brushless from older brushed-motor designs. The smooth low-noise drive matters for users who attend libraries, places of worship, indoor venues, and any setting where motor whine would draw attention. Brushless motors also halve the maintenance burden compared to brushed motors.

LCD colour controller with diagnostic and Bluetooth integration

The right-armrest LCD displays battery state, speed setting, trip distance, and diagnostic error codes for fast field troubleshooting. Bluetooth audio pairing supports phone calls, navigation prompts, and music through the integrated stereo without headphones — useful for users with hand-function limitations who cannot easily manage earbuds. The controller is mountable on either armrest at supply for users with hemiplegia.

One-touch manual-electric mode switching for transfers

A single button disengages the drive motors for manual push mode, which is essential during assisted transfers, lift use, and any scenario where the user is being moved by a carer rather than driving themselves. Mode switching takes under one second and re-engages drive instantly. The feature is a regular gap in entry-tier folding powerchairs that require multi-step disengagement procedures.

Removable lithium battery for air travel and easy charging

The 15.6 Ah / 24 V lithium pack is removable for off-chair charging and for air travel separation. At 374 Wh, the battery is under the 300 Wh airline limit for unaccompanied baggage but acceptable for in-cabin carriage on most UK carriers with prior notification. For home users, removable charging eliminates the need to position the entire chair near a wall socket.

Premium feature set at NHS-prescribable price point

The combined feature set — reclining backrest, brushless motors, LCD controller, Bluetooth, removable battery, folding mechanism, design-award recognition — matches the £4,000–£6,000 WHILL Model F and Karma Ergo Lite alternatives. Medigear.uk's supply price falls in the £2,200–£2,800 band depending on configuration, making the chair NHS-prescribable on standard wheelchair-service budgets and accessible to personal-wheelchair-budget top-up users.

Twin 150 W brushless DC motors

Two rear-wheel-mounted brushless DC motors deliver 300 W combined drive. Brushless construction provides long service life, low noise, and high efficiency relative to older brushed designs.

15.6 Ah / 24 V lithium-ion battery

Removable lithium battery pack delivering 374 Wh, supporting approximately 500 full charge cycles before noticeable capacity reduction. The pack is air-travel compatible and supports off-chair charging.

Published range of 20 km per charge

Manufacturer-published range on a full charge under standard conditions (75 kg user, flat smooth pavement, moderate temperature, 4 mph constant). Realistic UK community range is typically 13–17 km depending on user weight, terrain, and temperature.

6 km/h top speed (UK Class 2 legal maximum)

4 mph maximum speed under the UK Class 2 powered-wheelchair classification. Supports pavement, shop, and accessible-public-transport use without road registration or driver licensing.

90°–135° reclining backrest

Adjustable backrest angle from upright (90°) to reclined (135°) under manual lever control, supporting active use, rest, and pressure offload through the wear cycle.

Adjustable headrest (height and angle)

The integrated headrest adjusts independently for height and angle to support cervical positioning during longer outings and during reclined rest periods.

LCD colour controller on right armrest

Right-armrest joystick with colour LCD displaying battery state, speed setting, trip distance, odometer, error codes, and Bluetooth status. Controller is mountable on either armrest at supply for hemiplegia-side adaptation.

Bluetooth audio and 3D stereo sound system

Integrated stereo speakers with Bluetooth pairing for phone calls, navigation prompts, and music playback. Useful for users with hand-function limitations who cannot easily manage earbuds during community trips.

Remote-control massage function

Armrest-mounted remote unit with massage function for postural relief during static use periods. Function is independent of the main drive controller and can run while the chair is stationary.

One-touch manual-electric mode switching

Single-button disengagement of drive motors for manual push mode during assisted transfers and lift use. Re-engagement is instant.

Integrated mobile phone stand and USB charging

Armrest-mounted phone stand with USB charging port for navigation, communication, and entertainment access during community use.

Front LED night-driving light

Integrated front light for low-light visibility during evening community use. Powered from the main battery, controlled from the LCD controller.

Folding mechanism with single-handle operation

Single rear-handle operation folds the chair to 535 × 510 × 450 mm in under 10 seconds without tools. Rear wheels are independently removable for further footprint reduction.

Removable rear wheels for transport

Quick-release rear wheel mechanism allows wheel removal in seconds for car-boot, lift, and doorway clearance. Wheel reattachment is keyed and tool-free.

12° climbing capacity (100 kg-rated variant)

1-in-5 gradient climbing capacity, sufficient for compliant UK ramps, most shop entrances, and domestic threshold ramps. Not specified for off-road, severe gradient, or extended outdoor adventure use.

100 kg safe working load

Published safe working load covers user, light personal effects, and shopping. For users above 100 kg, the heavier-rated 150 kg variant is the appropriate alternative specification.

Choice of upholstery colour (white / gold / grey)

Three factory upholstery options at supply, accommodating user preference and lifestyle integration. The leatherette finish wipes clean with standard mild detergent and is suitable for spill-prone community use.

CE marking under EU MDR and FDA 510(k) clearance

Full CE compliance under EU Medical Device Regulation with FDA 510(k) clearance on the design platform. Documentation pack supplied at delivery.

The DY01168 supplied through Medigear.uk gives UK NHS Wheelchair Services, AAC prescribers, community OT teams, and self-funding users access to a Red Dot and iF Design Award-recognised folding powerchair with a feature set — reclining backrest, brushless motors, LCD controller, Bluetooth, removable battery, true single-handle folding — that matches the £4,000–£6,000 WHILL Model F and Karma Ergo Lite alternatives at a price band that is genuinely NHS-prescribable and personal-wheelchair-budget accessible. The chair is the right specification for community mobility, postural-fatigue management, and car-boot-transport portability; for tilt-in-space, custom contoured seating, ventilator integration, or environmental-control connectivity, alternative Permobil, Sunrise, and Invacare specifications remain appropriate. With CE marking, FDA 510(k) clearance, UK-stocked spares, and Medigear.uk's fixed-price service network, the DY01168 is a defensible specification on both NHS and private-pay procurement routes.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything buyers need to know about sourcing medical equipment through MediGear.

Yes, with assessment. The DY01168 meets NHS England Wheelchair Service procurement criteria for a Class 2 (pavement-legal, 4 mph) powered wheelchair: CE marking under EU MDR, FDA 510(k) clearance evidence on the design platform, an OT-prescribable joystick controller, and a documented safe working load. NHS Wheelchair Service prescribers should assess on the standard pathway — postural assessment, seating prescription, environmental assessment, and a trial period — and the DY01168 is most often prescribed for users who need premium folding portability with reclining support that the standard NHS contract chairs do not offer at the same price point. Voucher-scheme and personal-wheelchair-budget routes also work for this chair.

The DY01168 and DH01168 are the same Red Dot 2021 award-winning OEM platform supplied under two manufacturer prefixes — DY for Guangdong Dayang Medical Technology, DH for Foshan Dahao Medical. The chairs share frame, motors, electronics, and certifications, with cosmetic variation in upholstery and badging. Medigear.uk's standard supply is the Foshan Dahao DH01168 build, badged DY01168 in some shipments to match the original Red Dot listing. NHS prescribers and private buyers should treat them as interchangeable on the technical file; the warranty and UK importer routing through Medigear.uk applies to either badging.

The published 20 km range assumes a 75 kg user on flat smooth pavement at 4 mph in moderate temperatures. UK real-world range varies with three factors: user-plus-luggage weight (15–20 percent reduction at 100 kg user), gradient and surface (10–15 percent reduction on urban pavement with kerb cuts and cobbled stretches), and temperature (lithium battery output drops 15–20 percent below 5 °C). A realistic UK winter range for a 90 kg user on mixed-surface town routes is 13–15 km — still comfortable for a half-day outing, a hospital appointment cycle, or a town-centre shop, but worth communicating clearly during OT prescription.

The DY01168's 12° climbing capacity translates to a 1-in-5 gradient — sufficient for compliant UK ramps (Building Regulations Part M caps gradient at 1-in-12 for new build and 1-in-10 for short ramps), most shop entrances, and most domestic threshold ramps. Standard UK kerb heights of 100–125 mm are crossed via dropped-kerb access rather than direct ramp climb on this chair. The DY01168 is not specified for off-road, severe gradient, or extended outdoor adventure use — the Karma off-road range or scooter-class products are the appropriate alternatives for those needs.

Yes. The chair is a Class 2 powered wheelchair under the Use of Invalid Carriages on Highways Regulations 1988, with a maximum speed of 6 km/h (4 mph) when used on UK pavements. No road registration, no insurance, and no driver licensing requirements apply for Class 2 use. Users do not need a medical certificate to operate the chair, though NHS Wheelchair Service prescription typically follows an OT assessment. The chair is permitted on pavements, in shops, on accessible public transport, and on cycle paths where signage permits.

Standard supply includes a 12-month full-bed warranty on frame, motors, battery, controller, and electronics. UK-stocked spares include the lithium battery pack (consumable — typical replacement at 2–3 years), the LCD controller, joystick assemblies, brushless motors, and the folding-mechanism components. Out-of-warranty service runs through Medigear.uk's fixed-price engineer network covering England, Wales, and Scotland, with engineer-fitted replacement battery service available as a fixed-price package. NHS Wheelchair Service contract chairs are covered under separate trust-level service agreements.

Yes. The chair complies with the UK Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations 2000 (PSVAR) reference dimensions for wheelchair access on buses, trains, taxis, and licensed accessible private hire vehicles. Folded dimensions (535 × 510 × 450 mm) fit standard car boots and train wheelchair spaces. For air travel, the lithium battery is removable and certified at 374 Wh — under the 300 Wh airline limit for unaccompanied baggage but acceptable for in-cabin carriage on most UK carriers with prior notification (CAA Air Passenger Special Categories guidance applies).

The 90°–135° reclining backrest is the primary postural feature, allowing pressure offload through gravity tilt and shift between upright active use and rest position during longer wear cycles. The independently height- and angle-adjustable headrest supports cervical positioning. The remote-control massage function provides intermittent postural relief during static use. The standard seating is tailored leatherette over moulded foam at 480 mm width and 450 mm depth, suitable for users without specialist pressure-redistribution prescription. For users with assessed pressure-risk scores requiring a custom seating system, the chair frame accepts third-party JAY, ROHO, and Stealth cushion configurations on a flat-base interface.

The 15.6 Ah / 24 V lithium-ion pack supports approximately 500 full charge cycles before noticeable capacity reduction, equivalent to 2–3 years of typical UK community wheelchair use. Best practice: charge after every use rather than running to full depletion, store at 50–60 percent state-of-charge if leaving idle for more than two weeks, and avoid storage temperatures below 0 °C or above 40 °C. The integrated charger is supplied as standard, with a full charge cycle taking approximately 6–8 hours from empty. Battery replacement at 2–3 years is the only routine consumable cost.

The colour LCD on the right-armrest joystick controller displays battery state-of-charge, current speed setting (5 levels from 1 km/h to 6 km/h), trip distance, odometer total, error codes for diagnostic purposes, and Bluetooth pairing status. The controller also houses the manual-electric mode-switch button, the horn, the lighting control, and the volume control for the integrated stereo. For NHS prescription, the controller is mountable on either left or right armrest by an engineer at supply, supporting users with hemiplegia or hemiparesis on either dominant side.

Lead time on the DY01168 from order is typically 7–10 working days from the Medigear.uk UK warehouse for stock units, or 6–8 weeks if ordered to specific colour or controller configuration. Delivery is by courier, with the chair shipped in its folded carton — the user, carer, or assessor unpacks and unfolds it on receipt. Medigear.uk provides a video walkthrough of unboxing, initial charge, and first-use safety check, with telephone support available during the first 30 days for handover queries. NHS Wheelchair Service bulk orders are delivered direct to trust equipment stores.