The BBC’s new documentary In the Driving Seat, by award-winning filmmaker and wheelchair user Chris Lynch. He takes viewers on a journey across Europe. The film explores bold innovations shaping mobility’s future. For example, Chris test-drives some of the most advanced and inspiring mobility technologies on the planet—this includes the Trekinetic all-terrain wheelchair.
Redefining What a Wheelchair Can Be
The film asks an important question: What does the future of mobility look like, and who is it for? As a result, Chris discovers visionary inventors and engineers are shaping this future. They are determined to make mobility more inclusive, empowering, and sustainable.
Among the standout innovations featured is the Trekinetic GTE. Our off-road powerchair is designed and built in the UK using Formula-1 engineering principles. Unlike conventional wheelchairs, Trekinetic uses an ultra-light carbon fibre monocoque frame. Furthermore, its unique three-wheel design allows users to tackle a wide variety of terrains. Users travel with ease and confidence, whether on city pavements or countryside trails.
The Trekinetic Difference
When Chris meets Trekinetic user Charlotte in the film, he sees first-hand how the chair’s innovative design has transformed her life. Whether navigating cobbled streets or woodland paths, the Trekinetic all-terrain wheelchair provides freedom, comfort, and independence beyond what most people imagine possible.
Every Trekinetic chair is hand-built in the UK, blending cutting-edge materials with intuitive design. The result is a wheelchair that’s not only stylish but incredibly capable — perfect for those who refuse to be limited by terrain.
A Movement Towards Inclusive Design
In the Driving Seat isn’t just about technology; it’s about the people and ideas behind it. From robotic exoskeletons in Spain to energy-efficient powerchairs in Switzerland, the documentary celebrates a new wave of designers and users redefining mobility. It also asks an important question: how can life-changing innovations like the Trekinetic reach more people who need them?
At Trekinetic, we share that mission. Our goal has always been to create a wheelchair that performs as beautifully off-road as it does in everyday life, combining style, strength and sustainability.
Watch In the Driving Seat on BBC iPlayer Now
We’re proud to be featured alongside such inspiring innovators in In the Driving Seat. The documentary is now available to stream on BBC iPlayer — a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of mobility, inclusive design, and technology that truly changes lives.
About Trekinetic
Trekinetic designs and manufactures world-leading all-terrain wheelchairs in the UK. Engineered from lightweight carbon fibre and designed for both urban and off-road environments, Trekinetic wheelchairs empower users to explore more, with style and confidence.
Learn more about Trekinetic, the K2 all-terrain manual wheelchairs and the GTE all terrain power wheelchair.
