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WHILL Model F specs
Short answer
WHILL says the Model F weighs 52.9 lb without battery, carries up to 253.5 lb and goes up to 12.4 mi on a charge. Its lithium battery works out to 253 Wh, within the 300 Wh FAA limit for mobility-aid batteries. FDA's database lists 510(k) clearance K221438.
- List price $2,499
- Folds Folds
What are the Model F's specs?
| Spec | Published figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Weight without battery | 52.9 lb | WHILL Model F page |
| Weight with battery | 58.9 lb | WHILL Model F page |
| Weight capacity | 253.5 lb | WHILL Model F page |
| Range per charge | 12.4 mi | WHILL Model F page |
| Top speed | 3.7 mph | WHILL Model F page |
| Turning radius | 30.7 in | WHILL Model F page |
| Overall width | 21.8 in | WHILL Model F page |
| Ground clearance | 2.4 in | WHILL Model F page |
| Steepest slope | 10° | WHILL Model F page |
| Highest obstacle | 1.4 in | WHILL Model F page |
| Seat | 18 in wide | WHILL Model F page |
| Frame warranty | 5 years (base and seat frame) | WHILL Model F page |
| Price | $2,499 | WHILL Model F page |
Not published: heaviest single piece.
Weight: Battery weighs 6 lb.
Folding: Folds in under three seconds. Folded: 18.3 in long, 33.7 or 35.7 in tall.
Can you fly with the Model F?
- Battery: Lithium-ion, 25.3 V, 10 Ah. That is 253 Wh per battery, within the FAA's 300 Wh limit.
What the maker says: WHILL says the battery is approved for airline travel.
US airlines follow DOT/FAA rules for lithium batteries on mobility devices: each battery may be up to 300 Wh; a passenger may carry one spare up to 300 Wh or two spares up to 160 Wh each. Always confirm with your airline. More on flying with a power wheelchair.
Is the Model F FDA cleared?
- K221438: WHILL Model F, cleared June 7, 2022.
Searched FDA's 510(k) database on November 8, 2026.
Recalls: No recall for this model appeared in the most recent FDA powered-wheelchair recalls we reviewed. We have not yet reviewed the full recall history.
Where do the published figures disagree?
- The brochure says capacity up to 250 lb; the product page says 253.5 lb.
Ask the seller to confirm these before you buy.
Where do these figures come from?
- WHILL Model F page, read November 8, 2026
- WHILL Model F brochure (PDF), read November 8, 2026
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