Depends. Let us examine the pluses and minuses of both options:
– Manual wheelchairs are lighter, simpler to travel, don’t need batteries, and are easier to maneuver in small areas. They, on the other hand, demand a certain amount of strength to operate, might create shoulder problems in the user, perform badly on inclines, and cannot be used for extended distances.
– Since electric wheelchairs do not need any strength from the user, they may go much farther without tiring. They are, however, significantly heavier and must be continually charged. Transporting an electric wheelchair requires the use of a lift mechanism.