Published 28 September 2026
Hemel Hempstead manufacturer Trekinetic has unveiled the GTE Series 4, a new generation of its all-terrain power wheelchair, at REHACARE 2026 in Dusseldorf, the international trade show for the mobility and rehabilitation sector running from 23 to 26 September. The launch follows three years of redevelopment and marks the biggest overhaul of the GTE range since Trekinetic began building off-road wheelchairs in the UK two decades ago.
The new chair pairs a carbon fibre monocoque chassis with two 150W hub motors, giving it a top speed of 6km/h and a maximum range of 25km on a single charge, an improvement on the 30km range but lower top weight of the outgoing GTE MK3. Trekinetic says the Series 4 is a hundred per cent more powerful than its predecessor, with a maximum ground clearance of 120mm to cope with kerbs, gravel, mud and uneven ground. Despite the rugged specification, the chair weighs 37kg and folds down for transport, and it comes with a long range battery, remote tilt function and integrated wheel guards, according to details reported by THIIS Magazine.
Founder and managing director Mike Spindle said the aim was to build “the world’s ultimate, dual purpose, everyday and all-terrain wheelchair, in one ultra lightweight and easily transportable package,” adding that wheel camber and ground clearance can now be adjusted “almost at will, instantly and effortlessly.” The company has filed patents covering the new chassis and its variable camber system. According to Trekinetic’s own website, every chair is hand-built to order in the UK and crash-test certified to ISO 7176-19, the international standard for wheelchairs used as seats in motor vehicles.
For UK buyers, the GTE Series 4 sits at the premium, specialist end of the powered wheelchair market. It is aimed at users who want one chair capable of handling everyday indoor use and genuinely rough outdoor terrain, rather than running a standard powerchair alongside a separate off-road device. Trekinetic is showing the chair at REHACARE in Hall 5, Stand G-27, and operates a dealer network and free demonstration bookings for anyone wanting to try one before committing.
Anyone comparing options at this end of the market should weigh up total running costs as well as the headline specification, since bespoke, hand-built chairs like this carry different servicing and parts considerations than mass-market models. Our guide to wheelchair costs covers what to budget for beyond the purchase price, and our main wheelchairs hub rounds up manual and powered options across every budget, from entry-level folding chairs to specialist all-terrain models like this one.
The launch also reflects a broader shift in the powerchair market toward hybrid chairs that blend clinical seating with genuine outdoor capability, rather than treating off-road use as a niche add-on. REHACARE, held annually in Dusseldorf, is one of the largest trade events in the sector and regularly serves as the launch pad for new wheelchair and seating technology aimed at the European market, so UK dealers and clinicians will be watching closely for how quickly the GTE Series 4 reaches domestic showrooms.
Buyers considering an all-terrain chair should also think about where they will use it day to day. A chair built for coastal paths, allotments or uneven rural gardens has different demands to one used mainly on pavements and in the home, and getting an in-person assessment or home trial before ordering a bespoke, hand-built chair is worth the extra time. Our wider mobility aids guide can help with narrowing down what type of equipment suits a particular lifestyle before speaking to a dealer.
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Published 28 September 2026