For anyone with limited mobility, even a short car journey often starts with the same question: how do I get into the seat comfortably and safely? Smart innovations from Elap and Guidosimplex are making that easier.
These adaptations take different approaches to in-car access, but share one goal: removing barriers to everyday travel. Let’s take a closer look.
E-Motion X: effortless transfers with style
Elap’s E-Motion X is a powered swivel seat designed to meet you where you are. At the touch of a button, the seat rotates, slides out of the vehicle and gently lowers to your level. Once you’re seated, it lifts and rotates you smoothly back into position.
It’s compact, stylish and fits neatly into most vehicle interiors, offering practical support without looking clinical. It’s a great choice for drivers and passengers who use wheelchairs or walking aids, or for anyone who simply needs a safer, easier way to get seated.
G-TRAN: a smart seat on wheels
The Guidosimplex G-TRAN brings another clever solution. It’s a powered seat transfer system that works both inside and outside the car.
The G-TRAN seat frame locks into a custom base inside the vehicle but can also detach and wheel out using a compact undercarriage.
You or a carer can move the seat directly to the user, secure them safely, and transfer them into the vehicle without lifting or repositioning. Once inside, it locks securely into place, ready for travel.
This makes it ideal for anyone who finds traditional side transfers difficult, offering a smooth, low-effort alternative.
Support through the Managed Adaptations Programme
Both systems, and others like them, are available across the UK through the Managed Adaptations Programme, which means:
- You’ll get help finding the right fit
- Trained installers will handle the fitting
- Competitive pricing is included
If you’re looking for a way to make daily travel smoother, safer and more flexible, these seats might just move you in more ways than one.
To find out more about adaptations available on the Scheme, visit our website.
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