Published 15 October 2026
Permobil has announced the M4 Nexa, a compact mid-wheel power wheelchair designed for a wider range of users, including smaller adults and young people who have often struggled to find a chair that fits well. The launch was reported by THIIS Magazine on 12 October 2026.
What the M4 Nexa offers
The headline claim is a full set of power seating functions in a small footprint. According to Permobil, the chair offers anterior tilt, tilt, recline, elevating leg rests and seat elevation at seat widths as narrow as 12 inches. Seat depths run from 10 to 22 inches within a single seating system, which is a broad range for one chair.
The base is built around a tight turning radius, helpful in narrow hallways, small bathrooms and older UK homes. Compact front casters let the footplates tuck beneath the chair. Permobil also says it is the only chair in its class to offer a 15 inch seat-to-floor height with anterior tilt, which can make level transfers easier and allow users to sit closer to standard height tables.
Seating that changes as needs change
The chair uses the new patent-pending Nexa Seating System, which Permobil says is designed around the body’s natural pivot points so the seat moves with the user and reduces unwanted displacement during powered positioning. The seating is modular, so seat width, seat depth, foot supports and arm supports can be adjusted with two Allen keys, and most changes can be made while the user stays seated. For growing children or people whose conditions change, that could reduce the need to replace a chair as often.
The M4 Nexa also supports Permobil Connect, which provides battery and range visibility and fault alerts before the chair stops working. Permobil states the chair was developed with users, clinicians, providers and engineers.
What this means for buyers
The M4 Nexa is aimed at the specialist, clinically prescribed end of the market, so it is not the type of chair most people will buy straight from a shop. Pricing has not been published in the source report, and retailers are directed to Permobil on 01484 722888 for demonstrations. If you are considering a powerchair, an assessment by a wheelchair therapist is the best first step, and our wheelchair costs guide explains what to expect from NHS provision, Personal Wheelchair Budgets and private purchase.
It is worth comparing powerchairs with other options too. For outdoor use and shorter trips, a mobility scooter may suit some people better, while a manual chair can work well for those with good upper body strength. Our wheelchairs hub covers the main types, and the mobility aids overview helps you see the wider range of equipment available.
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Published 15 October 2026