Rove is an Australian company that designs and hand-builds custom, ultra-lightweight manual wheelchairs. Founded in 2020 and based in Carrum Downs, Melbourne, we combine aerospace-grade titanium and carbon fibre with in-house 3D printing and fabrication to produce wheelchairs that are fully customised to each individual user.

Rove is based in Carrum Downs, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Every wheelchair is designed, fabricated, and assembled in our Melbourne workshop.

Yes. Every Rove wheelchair is built in-house at our Melbourne workshop. This includes tube bending, titanium 3D printed lugs, carbon fibre layup, upholstery, and final assembly. Our chairs are certified to AS/NZS 3695.1:2011 to 110 kg.

Rove currently offers three models:

• Origin: Closed frame, maximum rigidity, our flagship for elite and highly active users.
• Axis: Open frame, our most popular model, designed for everyday use and easy car transfers.
• Titan: Fixed frame with simplified 20 mm incremental adjustability and a more accessible price point.

Visit our Models page to compare them.

All Rove models are manual, self-propelled wheelchairs, but are compatible with a range of power-assist systems including Batec, Alber (e-motion, Smoov), Permobil (SmartDrive), Triride, Empulse, Klaxon, and more. Contact us to discuss fitment for your setup.

All Rove wheelchair models are tested and certified to AS/NZS 3695.1:2011 to 110 kg. Please contact us for options for up to 140 kg. With frame weights starting from just 1.5 kg... safe to say they're light!

All Rove chairs are fixed-frame. This is a deliberate design choice that maximises rigidity, energy return, and pushing efficiency. Rear wheels quick-release for compact transport. Backrests can be configured as rigid, folding, or telescopic depending on your needs.

Frame weight varies by model and configuration, typically ranging from 1.5 to 4 kg. Total chair weight depends on wheel selection, upholstery, and accessories chosen at order.

Yes. All Rove models handle a variety of surfaces including footpaths, shopping centres, and light terrain. Off-road wheel packages are available for more demanding environments.

Yes. All Rove models are certified to AS/NZS 3695.1:2011 to 110 kg, the Australian and New Zealand standard for wheelchairs.

All Rove wheelchairs are built to order. You can contact us directly or find an authorised Rove retailer on our Find a Retailer page. Our team will work with you and your prescribing clinician to customise the chair to your exact measurements and needs.

Yes. Rove wheelchairs may be eligible for purchase using NDIS funding, depending on your plan and support category. Please contact us to discuss your specific situation and we can help guide you through the process.

Your local Rove retailer will be able to support you with delivery and shipping. Find a retailer near you.

Because each wheelchair is custom built to order, lead times vary. Please contact us for a current lead time estimate. Once your chair is complete, shipping typically takes 3 to 7 business days depending on your location.

At this stage, Rove primarily services the Australian market. Please contact us if you are located outside Australia and we will do our best to assist.

Please refer to our Warranty & Replacement page for full details on coverage, duration, and how to make a claim.

Yes. Contact us at info@rovewheelchairs.com and our team will help source the right parts for your chair.