Shoprider Jimmie Portable Power Wheelchair – Lightweight 3-Piece Electric Wheelchair

Shoprider Jimmie Portable Power Wheelchair – Lightweight, Take-Apart & Travel-Friendly

The Shoprider Jimmie Portable Power Wheelchair combines powered mobility with a practical take-apart design for users who need an electric wheelchair that is easier to transport away from home. Instead of requiring the entire power chair to be handled as one heavy unit, the Jimmie uses Shoprider’s wireless quick-disconnect technology to separate into three primary components. The heaviest piece weighs only approximately 35.8 lbs, making this chair especially compelling for users and caregivers who regularly transport a power wheelchair by vehicle.

Unlike many ultra-compact travel chairs that prioritize portability at the expense of seating and configuration flexibility, the Jimmie delivers a more traditional Shoprider power wheelchair experience in a transport-friendly package. The current standard configuration supports users up to 250 lbs and includes an 18″W × 17.5″D black captain-style seat without headrest, padded adjustable armrests, an adjustable seat-mounted foot platform, solid flat-free wheels, adjustable seat height, dual 12V 12Ah batteries, and a 2A off-board charger.

For shoppers searching for a portable electric wheelchair that can come apart for car travel, errands, appointments, family visits, or everyday mobility, the Jimmie offers an important middle ground between a basic folding travel chair and a much heavier full-size power wheelchair. Its compact dimensions, three-piece disassembly, adjustable seating position, configurable joystick location, and available seating and leg-support upgrades allow the chair to be matched more closely to the individual rider.

Why the Shoprider Jimmie Portable Power Wheelchair Stands Out

The defining advantage of the Jimmie is its ability to provide powered wheelchair mobility without permanently tying the user to a 100+ lb assembled chair. The complete chair weighs approximately 104 lbs in the current manufacturer specifications, but its take-apart design allows that weight to be divided into separate components for transportation.

The 35.8 lb heaviest piece is particularly important. When comparing portable power wheelchairs, total chair weight does not always tell the complete story. For a take-apart chair, the weight of the heaviest component can matter much more when determining whether a user or caregiver can realistically load the chair into a compatible vehicle.

The Jimmie also offers customization that is uncommon among simpler travel chairs. Shoprider provides alternative captain’s seating, pan seating, footrests, elevating leg rests, residual-limb support, and multiple joystick-mount configurations, allowing the Jimmie to address a wider range of seating and positioning needs.

• ✔️ Three-piece take-apart power wheelchair
• ✔️ 35.8 lb heaviest component
• ✔️ 250 lb maximum weight capacity
• ✔️ Captain-style seating standard
• ✔️ Configurable left/right joystick control
• ✔️ Multiple seating upgrades available

Three-Piece Disassembly for Easier Vehicle Transport

The Shoprider Jimmie is designed to disassemble into three primary components, helping solve one of the biggest challenges associated with conventional power wheelchairs: transportation.

A traditional power wheelchair may be too heavy to lift into a vehicle without a power-chair lift, ramp, or specially equipped vehicle. With the Jimmie, the chair can be separated so its components can be handled individually. The heaviest section weighs approximately 35.8 lbs.

This makes the Jimmie particularly relevant for someone asking questions such as “What power wheelchair comes apart for transport?”, “What electric wheelchair can I put in a car?”, or “What portable power chair has lightweight pieces?” The Jimmie’s take-apart system was specifically designed around these real-world transportation needs.

Vehicle cargo dimensions and individual lifting ability vary. Always measure the available cargo area and make sure the person handling the chair can safely manage the individual components before ordering.

Wireless Quick-Disconnect Take-Apart Technology

Shoprider equips the Jimmie with wireless quick-disconnect take-apart technology. This design reduces the need to deal with complicated wiring connections when separating the chair into its transportable components.

The system is intended to make disassembly and reassembly more practical for users who routinely take their power wheelchair away from home. Rather than treating portability as an occasional feature, the Jimmie’s chassis and electronics were developed around repeatable take-apart transportation.

For users comparing a conventional power chair with a portable power wheelchair, this is one of the Jimmie’s most meaningful differences.

Only 35.8 lbs for the Heaviest Piece

The current Shoprider specifications list the Jimmie’s heaviest individual component at approximately 35.8 lbs. This is considerably more useful for transportation planning than looking only at the assembled chair weight.

When disassembled, a suitable user or caregiver can handle the individual sections separately instead of attempting to lift the entire approximately 104 lb power wheelchair at once.

Individual lifting ability varies, and a 35.8 lb component may still be too heavy for some people. The Jimmie should therefore be selected based on the actual person who will be loading and unloading the chair rather than assuming that “portable” automatically means everyone can lift it.

Compact Portable Electric Wheelchair Design

The current Jimmie measures approximately 22.8 inches wide × 33.5 inches long, giving it a relatively compact footprint for a powered wheelchair with substantial seating and customization options.

The compact chassis is useful not only during transportation but also when maneuvering through appropriate indoor spaces. Its smaller footprint can make the Jimmie easier to store at home and easier to position within a compatible vehicle cargo area than many full-size power wheelchairs.

Always measure important doorways, hallways, elevators, ramps, vehicle openings, and storage areas before ordering a mobility device.

250 lb Maximum Weight Capacity

The Shoprider Jimmie supports users weighing up to 250 lbs. This gives the chair a practical adult weight capacity while preserving the lightweight component design required for its take-apart portability.

Weight capacity is only one part of proper wheelchair selection. Seat dimensions, user measurements, transfer requirements, posture, leg positioning, joystick access, and intended operating environment should also be considered before selecting a power wheelchair.

Standard 18″ × 17.5″ Captain-Style Seat

The current Shoprider Jimmie configuration comes standard with an 18″W × 17.5″D black captain-style seat without a headrest. This gives the Jimmie a more substantial seating platform than many minimalist portable electric wheelchairs.

The chair also includes padded adjustable armrests and adjustable seat height, helping the user establish a more appropriate operating and transfer position.

One of the Jimmie’s strongest advantages is that users are not limited to only the standard seating configuration. Shoprider provides multiple alternative seating options for riders who require different seat dimensions or seating styles.

Optional Captain’s Seats, Pillow-Top & Pan Seating

Users requiring a different seat configuration can select from several factory-listed seating upgrades. Current options include 18″ × 17.5″ captain’s seats, 19″ × 18″ captain’s seats, a 20″ × 18″ pillow-top captain’s seat, 21″ × 21″ captain’s seating, and multiple pan-seat configurations, with availability depending on the selected configuration.

Available pan-seat sizes include configurations such as 16″ × 16″, 18″ × 18″, 18″ × 20″, and 20″ × 20″. Optional seating is available at an additional charge and should be selected according to the rider’s actual measurements and positioning requirements.

Need a different seat size or seating configuration? Call MedCare Mobility at 585-505-6665 or chat with a live agent before ordering. We can help confirm currently available Shoprider seating configurations, compatibility, and upgrade pricing.

Standard Adjustable Seat-Mounted Foot Platform

The standard Jimmie includes a seat-mounted foot platform with approximately 11.5″–18.5″ of adjustment. This allows the standard foot-support position to be adjusted according to the rider’s leg length and seating configuration.

For users who need a different type of lower-extremity support, Shoprider offers alternative front-rigging configurations as optional upgrades.

Optional Footrests & Elevating Leg Rests

Optional front-rigging choices include swing-away footrests and swing-away elevating leg rests. Shoprider also lists a residual-limb support that can be configured for the left or right side when appropriate.

These are optional upgrades and are not included with the standard Jimmie configuration. The standard chair comes with the adjustable seat-mounted foot platform.

For assistance determining which front-rigging option is appropriate, call MedCare Mobility at 585-505-6665 or speak with a live agent before ordering.

Left- or Right-Side Joystick Configuration

The Jimmie’s standard configuration includes a fixed inline joystick mount that can be installed for either left- or right-side operation. This allows the chair to be configured according to the user’s preferred driving hand.

The joystick provides intuitive proportional directional control along with access to speed adjustment, battery-status information, and the horn. Releasing the joystick returns it toward neutral and allows the power chair’s braking system to bring the chair to a controlled stop.

Ordering Note: When placing your order, please enter your preferred joystick mount — LEFT or RIGHT — in the Order Notes at checkout. If no preference is entered, MedCare Mobility may contact you before the chair is processed.

Optional Swing-Away & Adjustable Joystick Mounts

For users requiring more specialized controller positioning, Shoprider offers several optional joystick-mount upgrades. Available configurations include swing-away joystick mounts, pin-style length-adjustable mounts, and magnetic length-adjustable mounts, with left- and right-side configurations available.

A swing-away joystick mount can be especially useful when the controller needs to move away from the front of the armrest for closer table access or certain transfers. Adjustable mounts can provide additional flexibility in positioning the controller relative to the user’s hand.

These configurations are optional and may add to the final price. Contact MedCare Mobility for assistance before ordering an upgraded joystick mount.

Up to 7–8 Miles of Driving Range

The current Shoprider specifications list a driving range of approximately up to 7–8 miles, depending on battery configuration and operating conditions.

The standard current Jimmie configuration includes two 12V 12Ah batteries. Shoprider’s technical information also identifies a 14Ah battery configuration, but this should not be confused with the standard included battery setup.

Actual driving range can vary significantly according to battery condition, rider weight, terrain, slopes, temperature, driving habits, charging practices, installed equipment, and overall chair maintenance.

3.1 MPH Maximum Speed

The current Shoprider Jimmie has a listed maximum speed of approximately 3.1 mph. This controlled speed is appropriate for a compact power wheelchair designed around everyday mobility, maneuverability, and portability rather than high-speed outdoor travel.

The joystick’s proportional control allows the rider to control both direction and movement, while selectable speed settings allow the maximum response to be adjusted for different operating environments.

Solid Flat-Free Wheels

The Jimmie uses 6-inch solid front wheels and 9-inch solid drive wheels. Solid tires eliminate routine air-pressure maintenance and reduce concern about pneumatic punctures during everyday operation.

This low-maintenance tire configuration is particularly useful for a portable chair because users may frequently operate it away from home, where dealing with a flat pneumatic tire would be especially inconvenient.

2-Inch Ground Clearance

The current Jimmie provides approximately 2 inches of ground clearance. Its compact wheel and chassis configuration is designed primarily for appropriate maintained indoor and outdoor surfaces rather than demanding off-road terrain.

Users should take additional care around high thresholds, curbs, deep gaps, uneven terrain, loose surfaces, and other obstacles that approach or exceed the available ground clearance.

Limited Suspension for Everyday Mobility

Shoprider lists the current Jimmie with limited suspension. The chair’s primary engineering priorities are compact powered mobility and transportability rather than the extensive suspension travel found on much larger full-size power wheelchairs.

Users who routinely travel over rough terrain or require a more substantial suspension system may be better served by a larger power wheelchair designed specifically for those environments.

2-Amp Off-Board Battery Charger

A 2A off-board charger is included with the standard Shoprider Jimmie. Proper charging practices are important for dependable performance and battery longevity.

The standard current configuration includes two 12V 12Ah batteries. Users should follow Shoprider’s charging and battery-maintenance instructions and use compatible charging equipment.

Optional Accessories for the Shoprider Jimmie

The Jimmie can be configured with several factory-listed accessories for users who need additional storage or mobility-equipment support. Available options include a metal oxygen tank holder, mesh oxygen tank holder, walker holder, cup holder, small rear basket, cane holder, and unoccupied transit tie-down kit.

Accessories are optional unless specifically listed as included with your selected configuration and may add to the final purchase price. Accessory compatibility can also depend on the chair’s seating, rigging, or other installed equipment.

For seating upgrades, elevating leg rests, footrests, joystick mounts, oxygen holders, storage accessories, or other Jimmie configurations, call MedCare Mobility at 585-505-6665 or chat with a live agent. We can help confirm current availability, compatibility, and pricing before your chair is ordered.

Shoprider Jimmie vs. Folding Portable Electric Wheelchairs

Shoprider Jimmie

• ✔️ Separates into three components
• ✔️ 35.8 lb heaviest piece
• ✔️ Captain-style seating standard
• ✔️ Multiple seating configurations
• ✔️ Optional elevating leg rests
• ✔️ Multiple joystick mount options
• ✔️ Traditional power-chair driving platform

Typical Folding Travel Power Wheelchair

• ✔️ Folds instead of disassembling
• ✔️ Usually transported as one unit
• ✔️ Often simpler seating systems
• ✔️ Fewer seating configuration choices
• ✔️ May require lifting entire chair
• ✔️ Often very compact when folded

The better design depends on the user’s needs. Someone who wants a chair that simply folds may prefer a folding travel model. Someone who prefers lighter individual transport pieces, traditional power-wheelchair seating, and greater configuration flexibility may find the Jimmie’s three-piece take-apart design more practical.

Who Is the Shoprider Jimmie Best For?

The Shoprider Jimmie portable power wheelchair may be especially useful for an appropriate rider who needs powered mobility but also expects the chair to travel regularly by vehicle.

It may be a strong option for:

• ✔️ Users weighing up to 250 lbs
• ✔️ Frequent vehicle transportation
• ✔️ Medical appointments and errands
• ✔️ Shopping and community outings
• ✔️ Users wanting captain-style seating
• ✔️ Riders needing configurable controls
• ✔️ Users wanting removable components
• ✔️ Caregivers managing transport pieces

Who May Need a Different Power Wheelchair?

The Jimmie is designed around portability and compact powered mobility. A different power wheelchair may be more appropriate when:

• ✔️ Capacity above 250 lbs is required
• ✔️ Extended driving range is essential
• ✔️ Rough-terrain operation is frequent
• ✔️ Advanced suspension is required
• ✔️ Complex rehabilitation seating is needed
• ✔️ Individual pieces remain too heavy

Users with significant positioning or clinical seating requirements should have those needs appropriately evaluated rather than selecting a chair solely on portability.

Common Mobility Needs the Jimmie Addresses

Need: Transporting a Power Wheelchair by Car

Solution: The Jimmie separates into three primary components, allowing its weight to be divided instead of requiring the entire assembled chair to be handled at once.

Need: Lighter Pieces for Loading

Solution: The current Jimmie’s heaviest component weighs approximately 35.8 lbs, an important consideration for suitable users and caregivers loading the chair into a compatible vehicle.

Need: More Substantial Portable Seating

Solution: The standard 18″ × 17.5″ captain-style seat provides a more substantial seating platform than many minimal travel-chair designs, with additional seating configurations available.

Need: Left-Handed Power Chair Operation

Solution: The standard fixed inline joystick can be configured on the left or right side according to the rider’s preferred driving hand.

Need: Elevating Leg Support

Solution: The standard Jimmie uses an adjustable seat-mounted foot platform, while swing-away elevating leg rests are available as an optional upgrade for users who require that configuration.

Need: Different Seat Dimensions

Solution: Shoprider offers multiple captain’s seat, pillow-top, and pan-seat configurations, allowing eligible users to select seating beyond the standard configuration.

Key Features

• ✔️ Portable take-apart power wheelchair
• ✔️ Three-piece wireless disassembly
• ✔️ 35.8 lb heaviest component
• ✔️ Approx. 104 lb complete weight
• ✔️ 250 lb maximum capacity
• ✔️ 18″ × 17.5″ standard seat
• ✔️ Captain-style seating
• ✔️ Padded adjustable armrests
• ✔️ Adjustable seat height
• ✔️ Adjustable foot platform
• ✔️ Left/right joystick configuration
• ✔️ Optional swing-away joystick mounts
• ✔️ Optional seating upgrades
• ✔️ Optional elevating leg rests
• ✔️ 3.1 mph maximum speed
• ✔️ Up to 7–8 mile range
• ✔️ Dual 12V 12Ah batteries
• ✔️ 2A off-board charger
• ✔️ 6-inch solid front wheels
• ✔️ 9-inch solid drive wheels
• ✔️ 2-inch ground clearance
• ✔️ Limited suspension
• ✔️ Optional mobility accessories
• ✔️ HCPCS K0821

Product Specifications

• Brand: Shoprider
• Model: Jimmie / UL8WPBS
• Product Type: Portable Power Wheelchair
• HCPCS: K0821
• Weight Capacity: 250 lbs
• Overall Width: Approx. 22.8″
• Overall Length: Approx. 33.5″
• Unit Weight: Approx. 104 lbs
• Heaviest Piece: Approx. 35.8 lbs
• Disassembly: Three-Piece Wireless Take-Apart Design
• Maximum Speed: Approx. 3.1 mph
• Driving Range: Up to 7–8 Miles
• Ground Clearance: Approx. 2″
• Safe Climbing Angle: 6° / 10%
• Front Wheels: 6″ Solid
• Drive Wheels: 9″ Solid
• Suspension: Limited
• Standard Batteries: 2 × 12V 12Ah
• Battery Charger: 2A Off-Board
• Standard Seat: 18″W × 17.5″D Black Captain-Style Seat Without Headrest
• Armrests: Padded and Adjustable
• Seat Height: Adjustable
• Standard Foot Support: Adjustable Seat-Mounted Foot Platform
• Standard Joystick Mount: Fixed Inline – Left or Right
• Optional Seating: Captain’s, Pillow-Top and Pan-Seat Configurations
• Optional Front Rigging: Swing-Away Footrests, Elevating Leg Rests, Residual-Limb Support
• Optional Joystick Mounts: Swing-Away, Pin-Adjustable and Magnetic-Adjustable
• Optional Accessories: Oxygen Holders, Walker Holder, Cup Holder, Rear Basket, Cane Holder, Unoccupied Transit Tie-Down Kit
• Standard Color: Burgundy

Configuration Note: Specifications above distinguish the standard Jimmie configuration from optional factory upgrades. Alternative seating, front rigging, joystick mounts, and accessories may carry additional charges. Contact MedCare Mobility at 585-505-6665 or chat with a live agent for configuration assistance.

Range Note: Actual driving range varies with battery configuration and condition, rider weight, terrain, inclines, temperature, driving habits, installed equipment, charging practices, and overall chair care.

Transportation Note: The Jimmie’s take-apart design can make vehicle transport easier, but users should verify vehicle cargo dimensions and their ability to safely lift the approximately 35.8 lb heaviest component.

Joystick Selection: Please specify LEFT or RIGHT joystick mount in the Order Notes during checkout.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions