Product Description
The Movo Libby is an ultra-lightweight folding electric power wheelchair weighing just 33 lbs. It folds in seconds to 13.4″ wide and 28″ high, runs on a removable 10.4 Ah lithium-ion battery that weighs only 4 lbs, and turns within a 35″ radius — light enough to lift into a car boot alone and narrow enough for apartment corridors and standard doorways.
Weight is the constraint that decides whether a power wheelchair actually leaves the house. A conventional powerchair weighs 150–250 lbs and requires a vehicle lift, a ramp or a van conversion. The Libby weighs 33 lbs. That single number changes the logistics entirely: it folds into a boot, goes in a taxi, travels on a train, and can be lifted by one person without equipment.
The 10.4 Ah lithium-ion battery is removable and weighs only 4 lbs, so it lifts out for indoor charging or for air travel where batteries must be carried into the cabin. Removing it also drops the chair's lifting weight to under 30 lbs. Folded, the Libby is 13.4″ wide, 28″ high and 28.35″ deep — a footprint that fits behind a car seat as easily as in a boot.
The chair rides on 6″ front castors and 10″ rear wheels with 3″ of ground clearance, and turns within a 35″ radius. The 23.62″ overall width clears standard Canadian interior doorways, and the 19″ seat-to-floor height matches standard transfer height from a bed or chair. The Libby is designed by Movo Evolution in Granby, Quebec, and supplied by Factory Direct Medical.
Key Features
Just 33 lbs Total One of the lightest folding power wheelchairs available in Canada. Light enough for a single person to lift into a car boot without a ramp, lift or second pair of hands — the practical threshold that determines whether a powerchair travels with you.
Folds to 13.4″ Wide Collapses in seconds to 13.4″ wide × 28″ high × 28.35″ deep. Fits in a car boot, behind a seat, in a closet or beside a hotel bed rather than requiring dedicated storage space.
4 lb Removable Lithium Battery The 10.4 Ah lithium-ion pack weighs only 4 lbs and lifts out for indoor charging or for air travel. Removing it also brings the chair's lifting weight below 30 lbs. Spare batteries are available to extend daily range.
35″ Turning Radius Turns within a 35″ radius and measures 23.62″ overall width, so it manoeuvres through standard Canadian interior doorways, apartment corridors, lifts and bathroom entrances that defeat larger powerchairs.
19″ Seat-to-Floor Height A 19″ seat height with a 16″ seat depth and 16″ back height matches standard transfer height from a bed, sofa or dining chair, making independent or assisted transfers straightforward.
Joystick Control with Attendant Options Intuitive joystick control for independent driving, with an optional rear joystick holder available so a caregiver can drive the chair from behind when needed.
Choosing Between a Folding Powerchair and a Scooter
A power wheelchair and a mobility scooter solve different problems. A scooter is steered from a tiller, needs a wider turning circle, and suits people who can walk short distances, transfer independently and mainly need help covering ground outdoors. A powerchair like the Libby is joystick-controlled, turns far more tightly, and suits people who need seated mobility for most of the day including indoors — through kitchens, hallways, bathrooms and around furniture where a scooter simply cannot turn.
Within the powerchair category, the Libby occupies the travel end. It is not a full-day clinical powerchair with tilt, recline and pressure-management seating; it is a lightweight, foldable chair for people who need reliable powered mobility that travels. If you spend the majority of your waking hours in the chair, or need specialised postural support, speak to an occupational therapist about a rehab-class powerchair instead.
Operate the Libby within its rated capacity and on suitable surfaces. Its 6-degree maximum climbing angle and 3″ ground clearance suit indoor floors, pavements, ramps and level outdoor ground — not steep gradients, kerbs, gravel or grass. Store and charge the battery indoors, particularly through Canadian winters.
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Total Weight |
33 lb |
| Battery |
10.4 Ah Lithium-Ion (removable) |
| Battery Weight |
4 lb |
| Seat Depth |
16″ |
| Seat-to-Floor Height |
19″ |
| Back Height |
16″ |
| Overall Width |
23.62″ |
| Overall Length |
41.73″ |
| Overall Height |
35″ |
| Folded Width |
13.39″ |
| Folded Height |
28″ |
| Folded Depth |
28.35″ |
| Ground Clearance |
3″ |
| Front Wheel Size |
6″ |
| Rear Wheel Size |
10″ |
| Turning Radius |
35″ |
| Maximum Climbing Angle |
6 degrees |
| Control |
Joystick (optional rear attendant joystick holder) |
| Colour |
Black |
| Manufacturer |
Movo Evolution, Granby, Quebec, Canada |
| SKU |
LIBBY |
Best For
- Travellers who need powered mobility that fits in a car boot, a taxi or a train luggage rack without a vehicle lift or ramp
- Apartment and condo residents who need a chair narrow enough for interior doorways, hallways and bathroom entrances
- People who need seated mobility indoors as well as out, where a scooter's turning circle is too wide to be practical around furniture
- Caregivers and family members who need to load and unload a powerchair single-handedly — 33 lbs, or under 30 lbs with the battery removed
Why Choose This Product
- 33 lbs total is at the very light end of the folding powerchair market — most competitors sit between 45 and 60 lbs, which is the difference between lifting it yourself and needing help.
- Folds to 13.4″ wide with a 4 lb removable lithium battery, making it genuinely practical for cars, taxis, trains and cruise cabins rather than nominally portable.
- Designed by Movo Evolution in Granby, Quebec, with Canadian parts and warranty support, and supplied by Factory Direct Medical at $3,139 CAD against a $3,300 MSRP.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the lightest folding power wheelchair available in Canada?
The Movo Libby, at 33 lbs complete with its battery, sits at the very light end of the folding power wheelchair market in Canada. Most folding powerchairs weigh between 45 and 60 lbs. Removing the 4 lb lithium battery brings the Libby below 30 lbs. Its stablemate the Movo Cloud Carbon is lighter still at 30.5 lbs thanks to a carbon-fibre frame, though the Libby offers a wider seat-to-floor transfer height and a proven track record. Weight matters because it determines whether one person can load the chair into a vehicle without a ramp or lift.
Can I take the Movo Libby power wheelchair on a plane?
Generally yes, with preparation. The Libby folds to 13.4″ wide and its 10.4 Ah lithium-ion battery is removable — the configuration airlines expect for mobility devices. Airlines normally require lithium batteries to be removed and carried in the cabin, with watt-hour limits that vary by carrier and route. Contact your airline at least 48 hours before departure, confirm their battery and dimension requirements in writing where possible, and carry the battery specification documentation. The folded chair is normally checked at the gate and returned at the aircraft door.
Will the Libby fit through a standard doorway?
Yes. The Libby is 23.62″ wide overall and turns within a 35″ radius. Standard Canadian interior doorways are typically 28–32″ wide, and building-code accessible doorways are wider still, so the Libby clears them with room to spare. It also manoeuvres in apartment corridors, standard lifts and most bathroom entrances. Measure your narrowest doorway if your home is older or has been renovated with non-standard frames.
How long does the battery last and can I buy a spare?
The 10.4 Ah lithium-ion battery supports a typical day of indoor and light outdoor use on a single charge, with actual range depending on user weight, surface, gradient and temperature. The pack itself normally lasts several hundred charge cycles before capacity declines noticeably. Spare 10.4 Ah lithium batteries are available for the Libby, which is the practical way to extend range for a full day out or a long trip — carry the spare and swap it rather than looking for somewhere to charge.
Is the Movo Libby covered by OHIP or provincial funding?
Funding depends on your province and your individual assessment. In Ontario, the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) may contribute toward the cost of a power wheelchair when it is prescribed by an authorised assessor — typically an occupational therapist or physiotherapist registered with the program — and when the device meets ADP category requirements. Other provinces run equivalent schemes with different rules. Coverage is never automatic and lightweight travel chairs are not always in the funded category. Speak to an occupational therapist first: they can advise both on funding eligibility and on whether this chair is clinically appropriate for you.
Summary
The Movo Libby is a 33 lb folding electric power wheelchair that collapses to 13.4″ wide, runs on a removable 4 lb 10.4 Ah lithium-ion battery, turns within a 35″ radius and clears standard doorways at 23.62″ wide. Designed by Movo Evolution in Quebec and available from Factory Direct Medical at $3,139 CAD, currently on backorder for the next inbound shipment.
Important Notice: The Movo Libby is a mobility aid intended to assist people with limited mobility and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a physiotherapist or occupational therapist before use to confirm this power wheelchair is clinically appropriate for your needs, posture and physical condition. Observe the maximum climbing angle of 6 degrees and do not attempt kerbs, steep gradients or loose surfaces. Battery performance varies with user weight, surface, gradient and temperature. This item is currently on backorder.
