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The Journey Air Elite Max is the premium choice in the Journey Air Series for people who want ultra-lightweight portability without giving up comfort, room, range or weight capacity. Its carbon fiber frame weighs just 24.25 lbs. without the batteries and cushions, yet the chair supports up to 330 lbs. With more room between the armrests, a taller supportive backrest and memory-foam cushioning, the Max is designed for people who expect to spend more time in their chair—and want to be comfortable doing it.
The Max is especially appealing for travel and longer days away from home. Two 12Ah lithium batteries automatically switch from one to the other to provide up to 19.8 miles of range, nearly twice the range of the Air Elite. There's no need to stop and manually change batteries when the first one runs low. Whether you're spending the day sightseeing, visiting a museum, exploring a resort, shopping or simply enjoying a long outing with family, that additional range provides greater freedom without constantly thinking about the battery.
Everyday operation is simple, but the Max adds a more advanced LED joystick controller that displays speed, mileage and battery level right where you can see them. It also provides multiple speed settings, voice notifications and safety alerts, volume control, a horn and USB charging. There's even a flashlight built in to the underneath part of the armrest. The controller can be mounted on either the right or left side, and dual quiet 150W Linix motors provide smooth powered mobility at speeds up to 3.7 mph.
Comfort is one of the biggest reasons we like the Max. It provides 19.75" of space between the armrests, a taller backrest and memory-foam cushioning. Comfort shouldn't be determined by whether you technically fit. For a larger person, someone approaching the limits of a smaller chair, or simply someone who prefers more personal space, the Max provides a much more accommodating option while maintaining an exceptionally lightweight design.
The Air Elite Max also folds without tools or disassembly for transportation in most car trunks, RV storage compartments and airline cargo holds. A protective battery carry case is included for travel, along with a cup holder and backrest storage pouch. The chair is FAA-compliant for air travel, although we always recommend confirming current battery and mobility-device requirements with your individual airline before flying.
Like the other Journey Air models, the Max is designed for controlled everyday mobility rather than speed or rugged terrain. Its 3.7 mph top speed is appropriate for homes, airports, shops, sidewalks and other everyday environments. What sets the Max apart is its combination of longer range, greater comfort, higher capacity and remarkably low weight.
For someone planning more than an occasional doctor's appointment or trip to the grocery store—or for a larger rider who simply deserves a chair that provides enough room to be comfortable—the Air Elite Max would be our first choice in the Journey Air Series.
Ultra-Lightweight Carbon Fiber Frame — Just 24.25 lbs. without batteries and cushions, making the Max remarkably manageable for a power chair with this much capacity.
330-lb. Weight Capacity — Provides substantially more capacity than the Air Elite while maintaining an ultra-lightweight design.
More Room to Get Comfortable — 19.75" between the armrests, a taller supportive backrest and memory-foam cushioning provide more personal space and comfort, especially for longer periods of use.
Up to 19.8 Miles of Range — Dual 12Ah lithium-ion batteries provide nearly twice the range of the Air Elite for longer outings and travel days.
Automatic Battery Switching — When the first battery runs low, the second takes over automatically—no stopping to manually switch batteries.
Advanced LED Joystick Controller — Displays speed, mileage and battery level and includes multiple speed settings, voice notifications, safety alerts, volume control and a horn.
Right- or Left-Handed Control — The joystick controller can be mounted on either side of the chair.
Quiet Dual Motors — Two 150W Linix motors provide smooth, quiet powered mobility with speeds up to 3.7 mph.
Folds Without Disassembly — Folds without tools or taking the chair apart, making transportation much simpler.
Flat-Free Tires — 6.5" front and 10.6" rear tires eliminate concerns about punctures.
USB Charging — Keep your phone or another compatible device charged while you're out.
Travel Accessories Included — Includes a protective battery carry case, cup holder and backrest storage pouch.
FAA-Compliant for Air Travel — Designed with travel in mind; always confirm current mobility-device and battery requirements with your airline before flying.
We chose the Air Elite Max for people who want the portability of an ultra-lightweight power chair, but need more room, more comfort and more range.
More room to be comfortable — With 19.75" between the armrests, a taller back and memory-foam cushioning, you don't have to squeeze into a smaller chair just because you technically fit.
Better for larger riders — A 330-lb. weight capacity makes this our preferred Journey Air model for someone who needs or simply wants more personal space.
Go farther without worrying about the battery — Dual batteries provide up to 19.8 miles of range and automatically switch from one battery to the other.
Still incredibly lightweight — The carbon fiber chair weighs just 24.25 lbs. without batteries and cushions, so you're not trading portability for comfort and capacity.
Made for bigger days out — The extra range and comfort make the Max especially appealing for vacations, sightseeing, airports, museums, shopping and longer outings.
No disassembly — Fold it for transport without taking the chair apart and putting it back together when you arrive.
Our take: If you expect to spend more time in your power chair, want more room, or need greater weight capacity, this is the Journey Air model we would choose.
Weight Capacity: 330 lbs.
Frame: Carbon Fiber
Overall Size: 35.4" L × 22.8" W × 36.2" H
Folded Size: 38" L × 38" W × 10.25" H
Seat Width: 17.7"
Seat Depth: 16.9"
Width Between Armrests: 19.75"
Seat Height: 20.3"
Turning Radius: 35.4"
Seating: Memory-Foam Cushioning
Top Speed: Up to 3.7 mph
Range: Up to 19.8 miles
Motors: Dual 150W Linix Motors
Braking: Automatic Electronic Braking
Tires: Flat-Free
Front Tires: 6.5"
Rear Tires: 10.6"
Batteries: Two 12Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries
Battery System: Automatic Switching Between Batteries
Battery Carry Case: Included
Controller: LED Joystick Controller
Display: Speed, Mileage & Battery Level
Speed Settings: Multiple
Voice Notifications & Safety Alerts: Yes
Volume Control: Yes
Horn: Yes
Joystick Position: Right- or Left-Side Mounting
USB Charging Port: Yes
Cup Holder: Included
Backrest Storage Pouch: 9.5" × 12"
Air Travel: FAA-Compliant*
FDA: Registered and Cleared
HSA/FSA: Eligible for reimbursement with most plans†
*Always confirm current mobility-device and battery requirements with your individual airline before traveling.
†Eligibility and reimbursement depend on the individual HSA/FSA plan.
Lightweight to lift. Simple to fold.
The Air Elite Max folds without tools or taking the chair apart. Fold down the backrest, flip up the footrests and pull up on the center of the seat to fold the frame together.
For easier lifting, the two batteries can be removed before loading the chair into your vehicle. Each weighs just 3.37 lbs., leaving an ultra-lightweight chair of approximately 24.25 lbs.
Good to know: The Max becomes quite thin when folded, but it does not fold into as small a package as the Air Elite. Its folded dimensions are approximately 38" × 38" × 10.25", so check your vehicle's cargo space if storage size is important.
I really like that last paragraph for your site. We're not hiding the compromise. A customer choosing between the Elite and Max can now make a sensible decision:
Want the smallest folded package? → Elite.
Want more room, range and capacity while keeping lifting weight extremely low? → Elite Max.