Vehicles for Disabled Market by Vehicle Type (Adaptive Four-Wheeler, Mobility Scooter), Manufacturer Type (OEM and Third-Party Customization), Entry Mechanism, Entry Configuration, Driving Option, Ownership, and Region - Global Forecast to 2027

“Increasing population of aged people and various schemes provided by governments of various countries to disabled people are significant factors for the growth of the vehicles for disabled market globally.”
The global vehicles for disabled market are estimated to grow from USD 2.6 billion in 2019 to reach USD 6.3 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 11.7%. Increasing emphasis on providing equality to disabled people in terms of accessibility & mobility solutions and improving healthcare infrastructure in developing countries is expected to boost market growth. However, high cost and lack of medical reimbursement are considered as market restraining factors for the growth of it.
“Increasing demand for mobility solutions for disabled people which helps in independently performing the routine basic tasks to propel the growth of mobility scooter segment during the forecast period”
The mobility scooter segment is projected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. Mobility scooters are a good substitute for wheelchairs to travel short distances and perform routine tasks independently by disabled people. Regional governments are also improving infrastructure and providing various schemes & subsidies to disabled people on purchase of mobility scooters. In addition, availability of mobility scooters in different designs, styles, and advancing features (due to various research & developments by OEMs to provide latest technologies to enable disabled people to drive with more ease and comfort) has increased the attention of users towards mobility scooters.
“Asia Pacific market is expected to register the fastest growth during the forecast period”
Asia Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth, followed by Europe and North America. The vehicles for disabled market in the region is inclined towards improving healthcare infrastructure, increasing awareness among patient, and rising disposable income. The increasing population of disabled people in Asia Pacific is expected to propel the growth.
“North America is expected to be the largest market during the forecast period”
North America is expected to be the largest market, followed by Europe. The increasing demand for mobility solutions and an increase in the sense of independence among disabled people have propelled the growth of this market. The various government policies & schemes, helping the disabled people to purchase such vehicles is fueling the growth of the market. North America is home to many global leaders such as for adaptive four wheelers-Vantage Mobility International, BraunAbility, Revability, and Mobility Works. The vehicle for disabled market in mobility scooter is led by various US-based manufacturers such as Pride Mobility, Invacare, and Amigo Mobility International. Thus, the region has a high sales volume, especially for mobility scooter segment.
In-depth interviews were conducted with CEOs, marketing directors, other innovation and technology directors, and executives from various key organizations operating in this market.
‧ By Company Type: OEM - 33%, Third Party- 67%
‧ By Designation: C Level - 33%, Directors Level - 42%, and Others - 25%
‧ By Region: North America - 25%, Europe - 58%, and Asia Pacific - 17%

The vehicle for disabled market in adaptive four-wheeler is led by globally and regionally established players such as Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan), Vantage Mobility International (US), BraunAbility (US), Revability (US), and Mobility Works (US). The vehicle for disabled market in mobility scooter is led by globally and regionally established players such as Pride Mobility (US), Sunrise Medical Holdings (Germany), Invacare (US), KYMCO Global (Taiwan), and Amigo Mobility International (US).
Research Coverage:
The market study covers the vehicles for disabled market across segments. It aims at estimating the market size and future growth potential of this market across different segments such as the vehicle type, manufacturer type, entry configuration, entry mechanism, driving option, ownership, and region. The study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the key players in the market, along with their company profiles, key observations related to product and business offerings, recent developments, and key market strategies.

Key Benefits of Buying the Report:
The report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market with the information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall vehicles for disabled market and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to better position their businesses and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION 15
1.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 15
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 15
1.3 MARKET SCOPE 15
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED 16
1.3.2 YEARS CONSIDERED FOR THE STUDY 16
1.4 CURRENCY 17
1.5 LIMITATIONS 17
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS 18
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 19
2.1 RESEARCH DATA 19
2.2 SECONDARY DATA 21
2.2.1 KEY SECONDARY SOURCES 21
2.2.2 KEY DATA FROM SECONDARY SOURCES 21
2.3 PRIMARY DATA 22
2.3.1 SAMPLING TECHNIQUES & DATA COLLECTION METHODS 22
2.3.2 PRIMARY PARTICIPANTS 23
2.3.3 KEY DATA FROM PRIMARY SOURCES 23
2.4 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION 24
2.4.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 24
2.5 MARKET BREAKDOWN AND DATA TRIANGULATION 25
2.6 ASSUMPTIONS 26
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 27
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 31
4.1 VEHICLES FOR DISABLED MARKET TO GROW AT A SIGNIFICANT RATE DURING THE FORECAST PERIOD (2019–2027) 31
4.2 NORTH AMERICA TO LEAD THE VEHICLES FOR DISABLED MARKET 32
4.3 VEHICLES FOR DISABLED MARKET, BY MANUFACTURER AND ENTRY CONFIGURATION 32
4.4 VEHICLES FOR DISABLED MARKET, BY MANUFACTURER 33
4.5 VEHICLES FOR DISABLED MARKET, BY VEHICLE TYPE 33
4.6 VEHICLES FOR DISABLED MARKET, BY DRIVING OPTION 34
4.7 VEHICLES FOR DISABLED MARKET, BY ENTRY CONFIGURATION 34
4.8 VEHICLES FOR DISABLED MARKET, BY ENTRY MECHANISM 35
4.9 VEHICLES FOR DISABLED MARKET, BY OWNERSHIP 35
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5 MARKET OVERVIEW 36
5.1 INTRODUCTION 36
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 37
5.2.1 DRIVERS 37
5.2.1.1 Increase in population with disability 37
5.2.1.2 Aging of population 38
5.2.1.3 Government funding schemes for disabled people 39
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS 40
5.2.2.1 Low demand in developing countries 40
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 40
5.2.3.1 Increasing focus toward autonomous vehicles 40
5.2.3.2 Rising demand for mobility 40
5.2.4 CHALLENGES 41
5.2.4.1 High cost of vehicles 41
5.2.4.2 Lack of access to medical reimbursement 41
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS 42
6.1 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS 42
6.1.1 SELF-DRIVING CARS 42
6.1.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND INTERNET OF THINGS IN VEHICLES 42
6.1.3 ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES 43
6.1.4 RIDE SHARING 43
6.2 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 44
7 VEHICLES FOR DISABLED MARKET, BY MANUFACTURER TYPE 45
7.1 INTRODUCTION 46
7.2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 47
7.3 OEM 47
7.3.1 DEVELOPMENTS IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES AND INITIATIVES OF VARIOUS START-UPS TO MANUFACTURE VEHICLES FOR DISABLED ARE EXPECTED TO DRIVE THE OEM SEGMENT 48
7.4 THIRD-PARTY CUSTOMIZATION 48
7.4.1 LOW COST & PERSONALIZED CUSTOMIZATION ARE EXPECTED TO BOOST THE MARKET FOR THIRD-PARTY CUSTOM SERVICE PROVIDERS 49
8 VEHICLES FOR DISABLED MARKET, BY VEHICLE TYPE 50
8.1 INTRODUCTION 51
8.2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 52
8.3 PASSENGER CAR 53
8.3.1 VARIOUS DEVELOPMENTS BY OEMS IN JAPAN AND UK WOULD DRIVE THE GROWTH OF PASSENGER CAR FOR DISABLED PEOPLE 53
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8.4 SUV/MPV 54
8.4.1 SUV/MPV ARE SUITABLE FOR ALL KINDS OF DISABILITY AND MODIFICATION CAN BE DONE EASILY ON SUCH VEHICLES 54
8.5 PICK-UP TRUCK 55
8.5.1 HIGH COST OF MODIFICATION LIMITS THE USAGE OF PICK-UP TRUCK FOR DISABLED PEOPLE 55
8.6 MOBILITY SCOOTER 56
8.6.1 LOWER PRICES THAN ADAPTIVE FOUR-WHEELER, SUBSIDIES FROM GOVERNMENT IN MANY COUNTRIES, AND AVAILABILITY OF MOBILITY SCOOTERS IN VARIOUS STYLES, DESIGNS, & FEATURES HAVE SHIFTED THE FOCUS OF CONSUMERS TOWARD MOBILITY SCOOTERS 57
9 VEHICLES FOR DISABLED MARKET, BY DRIVING OPTION 59
9.1 INTRODUCTION 60
9.2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 61
9.3 DRIVING ON SWIVEL SEAT 61
9.3.1 EASY TRANSFER, INSTALLATION, SAFETY, AND DRIVING CONVENIENCE ARE EXPECTED TO BOOST THE GROWTH OF SWIVEL SEAT 61
9.4 DRIVING THROUGH WHEELCHAIR 62
9.4.1 COMPLEX MODIFICATIONS IN THE VEHICLE MAY RESTRAIN THE GROWTH OF THE DRIVING THROUGH WHEELCHAIR MARKET 62
9.5 DRIVING ON NORMAL SEAT 63
9.5.1 PREFERENCE OF DISABLED PEOPLE TO SIT AS A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE WILL BOOST THE MARKET OF DRIVING ON NORMAL SEAT 63
10 VEHICLES FOR DISABLED MARKET, BY ENTRY CONFIGURATION TYPE 64
10.1 INTRODUCTION 65
10.2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 66
10.3 SIDE ENTRY 66
10.3.1 SIDE ENTRY INCREASES THE SPACE IN THE VEHICLE AND ALLOWS THE DISABLED PERSON TO DRIVE OR SIT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT 66
10.4 REAR ENTRY 67
10.4.1 BETTER GROUND CLEARANCE, CHEAPER PRICE, AND FIT FOR ANY PARKING SLOT ARE THE MAJOR FACTORS INFLUENCING THE REAR ENTRY MARKET 67
11 VEHICLES FOR DISABLED MARKET, BY ENTRY MECHANISM 68
11.1 INTRODUCTION 69
11.2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 70
11.3 RAMP 70
11.3.1 RAMPS ARE CHEAP, CONVENIENT TO USE, AND EASY TO INSTALL IN
THE VEHICLE 70
11.4 LIFTING EQUIPMENT 71
11.4.1 HIGH COST AND VARIOUS MODIFICATION RESTRICTIONS MAKE THE LIFTING EQUIPMENT MARKET LESS FAVORABLE, BUT GROWING POPULARITY OF SWIVEL SEAT WILL HELP THE MARKET TO GROW 71
12 VEHICLES FOR DISABLED MARKET, BY OWNERSHIP 73
12.1 INTRODUCTION 74
12.2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 75
12.3 RENTAL, LEASE, & HIRE 75
12.3.1 VARIOUS DEVELOPMENTS IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES AND CAR SHARING WILL BOOST THE DEMAND FOR RENTAL, LEASE, & HIRE 76
12.4 PERSONAL OWNERSHIP 76
12.4.1 HIGH COST OF VEHICLE AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT TO LEASE OR RENT A VEHICLE MAKE PERSONAL OWNERSHIP A LESS POPULAR CHOICE FOR DISABLED PEOPLE 76
13 VEHICLES FOR DISABLED MARKET, BY REGION 78
13.1 INTRODUCTION 79
13.1.1 NORTH AMERICA IS EXPECTED TO LEAD THE MARKET DUE TO TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS AND FAVORABLE GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES 79
13.2 ASIA PACIFIC 80
13.2.1 AGING POPULATION IN JAPAN, IMPROVING HEALTHCARE INFRASTRUCTURE, AND AWARENESS ABOUT MOBILITY SOLUTIONS WILL BOOST DEMAND IN THE ASIA PACIFIC 81
13.3 EUROPE 82
13.3.1 UK TO LEAD THE EUROPEAN VEHICLES FOR DISABLED MARKET DUE TO WIDE SUPPORT FROM THE GOVERNMENT AND AWARENESS ABOUT MOBILITY SOLUTIONS 83
13.4 NORTH AMERICA 84
13.4.1 US TO LEAD THE NORTH AMERICAN VEHICLES FOR DISABLED MARKET DUE TO VARIOUS GOVERNMENT SCHEMES AND SUBSIDIES AND EXTENSIVE TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS 85
13.5 REST OF THE WORLD (BRAZIL AND RUSSIA) 87
13.5.1 THE LACK OF AWARENESS TOWARDS MOBILITY SOLUTION COUPLED WITH POOR HEALTHCARE INFRASTRUCTURE AND INADEQUATE GOVERNMENT POLICIES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO RESTRAIN THE MARKET 87
14 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 88
14.1 OVERVIEW 88
14.2 MARKET RANKING ANALYSIS 90
14.3 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO 91
14.3.1 NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS/EXPANSIONS 91
14.3.2 PARTNERSHIPS/SUPPLY CONTRACTS/COLLABORATIONS/
JOINT VENTURES/AGREEMENTS 94
14.4 COMPETITIVE LEADERSHIP MAPPING FOR ADAPTIVE FOUR-WHEELER
(OVERALL MARKET) 96
14.4.1 VISIONARY LEADERS 96
14.4.2 INNOVATORS 96
14.4.3 DYNAMIC DIFFERENTIATORS 96
14.4.4 EMERGING COMPANIES 96
14.5 STRENGTH OF PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 98
14.6 BUSINESS STRATEGY EXCELLENCE 99
14.7 COMPETITIVE LEADERSHIP MAPPING FOR MOBILITY SCOOTERS (OVERALL MARKET) 100
14.7.1 VISIONARY LEADERS 100
14.7.2 INNOVATORS 100
14.7.3 DYNAMIC DIFFERENTIATORS 100
14.7.4 EMERGING COMPANIES 100
14.8 STRENGTH OF PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 102
14.9 BUSINESS STRATEGY EXCELLENCE 103
15 COMPANY PROFILES 104
(Business overview, Products offered, Recent developments & SWOT analysis)*
15.1 ADAPTIVE FOUR-WHEELER 104
15.1.1 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 104
15.1.2 VANTAGE MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL (VMI) 107
15.1.3 BRAUNABILITY 109
15.1.4 REVABILITY 112
15.1.5 MOBILITY WORKS 113
15.1.6 AMS VANS 114
15.1.7 AMF-BRUNS 115
15.1.8 KIRCHHOFF MOBILITY 116
15.1.9 MOBILITY NETWORK GROUP 117
15.1.10 ALLIED VEHICLES 119
15.1.11 UNITED ACCESS 120
15.1.12 FOCACCIA GROUP 121
15.1.13 GM COACHWORK 122
15.1.14 GOWRINGS MOBILITY 123
15.1.15 BROTHERWOOD AUTOMOBILITY 124
15.2 TWO-WHEELER 125
15.2.1 PRIDE MOBILITY 125
15.2.2 SUNRISE MEDICAL HOLDINGS 127
15.2.3 INVACARE 129
15.2.4 AFIKIM ELECTRIC VEHICLES 131
15.2.5 ADVANCED MOBILITY PRODUCTS 132
15.2.6 HOVEROUND CORPORATION 133
15.2.7 ELECTRIC MOBILITY EURO 134
15.2.8 TGA MOBILITY 135
15.2.9 VAN OS MEDICAL 136
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15.2.10 KYMCO GLOBAL 137
15.2.11 ROMA MEDICAL AIDS 138
15.2.12 AMIGO MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL 139
15.2.13 DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE 140
15.2.14 QUINGO 141
15.2.15 GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES 141
*Details on Business overview, Products offered, Recent developments & SWOT analysis might not be captured in case of unlisted companies.
16 APPENDIX 142
16.1 KEY INSIGHTS OF INDUSTRY EXPERTS 142
16.2 DISCUSSION GUIDE 142
16.3 KNOWLEDGE STORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 145
16.4 AVAILABLE CUSTOMIZATIONS 147
16.5 RELATED REPORTS 147
16.6 AUTHOR DETAILS 148