Sunrise QUICKIE Q50 R Carbon Power Chair
Product Code: eipw50
The Quickie Q50 R Carbon (EIPW50) by Sunrise Medical is a full carbon-fiber folding power wheelchair that weighs from just 32 lbs without its battery. It folds with a quick release, with no battery removal needed, down to 14.6" tall for car trunks and travel. Twin 250W brushless motors and a Curtiss-Wright nVR2 controller drive it at up to 3.7 mph. One 10Ah lithium-ion battery gives up to 7.5 miles, and an optional second battery extends that to up to 15 miles. 300 lb capacity · up to 3.7 mph · up to 7.5 miles (15 with optional second battery) · from 32 lbs without battery · 3 lb lithium-ion battery · folds to 14.6" tall · 22.4" wide · 2.75" ground clearance · 19.5" seat-to-floor · flip-up armrests and footplate · brake light · transport strap and anti-tips included · carbon fiber with Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Purple, or Orange accents.
What Defines This Power Chair
Size & Fit
One frame size with a fixed seat. Check the measurements before ordering.
| Measurement | Q50 R Carbon |
| Weight Capacity | 300 lbs |
| Seat Size (W × D) | 17" × 16.5" |
| Seat-to-Floor Height | 19.5" |
| Back Height | 18" |
| Unfolded (L × W × H) | 36.3" × 22.4" × 36.5" |
| Folded (L × W × H) | 30.2" × 22.4" × 14.6" |
| Turning Radius | 31.5" |
| Ground Clearance | 2.75" |
Full Specifications
| Manufacturer | Sunrise Medical (Quickie) |
| Model | Q50 R Carbon |
| Model Number | EIPW50 |
| Weight Capacity | 300 lbs |
| Maximum Speed | Up to 3.7 mph |
| Range Per Charge | Up to 7.5 miles (one battery) · up to 15 miles (optional second battery) |
| Obstacle Climbing | Up to 1.5" |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Motors | Two 250W brushless |
| Controller | Curtiss-Wright nVR2 BLDC · battery gauge · depth-adjustable joystick mount |
| Battery | 24V 10Ah lithium-ion · 3 lbs · second battery optional · listed by Sunrise as IATA approved |
| Wheels | 8" drive wheels with flat-free inserts · solid casters |
| Frame | Full carbon fiber · quick-release folding |
| Seat | 17" × 16.5" · 19.5" seat-to-floor · 18" back height |
| Armrests | Flip-up |
| Footplate | Flip-up |
| Weight | From 32 lbs without battery · battery 3 lbs |
| Unfolded (L × W × H) | 36.3" × 22.4" × 36.5" |
| Folded (L × W × H) | 30.2" × 22.4" × 14.6" |
| Turning Radius | 31.5" |
| Ground Clearance | 2.75" |
| Included | Transport strap · rear anti-tips · brake light |
| Optional Accessories | Second lithium-ion battery · second charger · battery storage bag · complete storage bag · attendant control mount · JAY cushions |
| Colors | Carbon fiber with Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Purple, or Orange accents |
Where the Q50 R Carbon Belongs
Air Travel & Cruises
It folds without removing the battery, and the lithium-ion battery is listed by Sunrise as IATA approved. Confirm with your carrier before you fly.
Car Trips
Folded to 14.6" tall and from 32 lbs without the battery, it lifts into most trunks and back seats.
Shopping & Dining
Flip-up armrests and footplate make it easy to pull up to a table or transfer into a seat.
Frequently Asked Questions
From 32 lbs without the battery. The lithium-ion battery adds 3 lbs.
Sunrise lists the 24V 10Ah lithium-ion battery as IATA approved. Airline policies vary, so confirm with your carrier before you fly.
Up to 7.5 miles on one battery, or up to 15 miles with the optional second battery. Range varies with rider weight, terrain, and temperature.
No. It folds with a quick release with the battery in place.
Both are carbon-fiber folding chairs for riders up to 300 lbs. The Q50 R Carbon uses brushless motors, folds to 14.6" tall, and can reach up to 15 miles with a second battery. The Zip'r Carbon goes farther on one battery (9.3 vs. 7.5 miles) and can also be pushed manually.
Sunrise lists HCPCS code K0899 (not otherwise classified), so it's typically a private-pay purchase.
Sunrise recommends service by an authorized dealer at least once a year. Call us for warranty details: 1-866-218-0902.
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The Quickie Q50 R Carbon is for riders up to 300 lbs who want a premium carbon-fiber folding power chair that's easy to lift, store, and travel with. Our advisers can confirm fit and walk you through air travel in one call.
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*Range and speed are maximums and vary with rider weight, terrain, temperature, and battery condition. Airline lithium battery policies vary — confirm with your carrier before travel.