The wheelchair comprises a motor/transmission assembly (1, 2) whose output shaft (3) extends on either side of the transmission box (1) and bears a running gear (4, 5) at each of its ends. The motor/transmission assembly (1, 2) bears a support (6) to which supply batteries (7) are fixed and which is provided at its lower forward end with at least one castor (8). It possesses a lightweight body (9) onto which the seat part (10) and the backrest (11) of the plastic chair are directly injection-moulded. Rapid fixing means (14-20) are provided for coupling the body to the motor/transmission assembly (1, 2) and uncoupling it therefrom. …<IMAGE>…
