In brief
- US launch MSRP: $1,999.
- Listed weight: 28.6 lb without battery; 33.7 lb fully configured.
The new model
WHILL announced the Modo Breeze in the US with a launch MSRP of US$1,999. The manufacturer lists 28.6 lb without the battery and 33.7 lb fully configured, with a maximum user weight of 300 lb.
What to compare
The launch specification includes a 240 Wh battery and a stated range of up to 9.5 miles. These are manufacturer figures. Carrying weight, seat fit and the shape of the folded chair still need an in-person check.
Travel and availability
Confirm current pricing and regional availability with WHILL. For flights, obtain your airline’s approval for the exact battery and chair rather than relying on a travel-friendly product description.
What a lightweight claim leaves to test
Weight is a useful starting point, but it does not describe how an object feels to lift. The location of the handholds, balance when folded and height of a car’s loading lip all affect the task. Try the movement you will actually repeat rather than lifting a chair briefly from a showroom floor.
Keep the battery in the discussion. Ask which parts may be removed for transport and where they can be held securely. Record the configuration used in your demonstration, so that the chair you order matches the one you assessed.
Our perspective: make a complete ownership comparison
A launch price helps explain where a new model sits in a range; it is not the whole cost of choosing a chair. Ask about delivery, setup, spare batteries and local servicing. Compare written quotations on the same basis before deciding which one represents better value for you.
For everyday use, try control access, foot placement and the usual transfer routine. A lighter frame is worthwhile when it solves a real problem without making other daily tasks harder. The best next step is a demonstration built around those tasks, not a decision based on the headline alone.
