QUESTION: CAN THE SIDE ARM RESTS BE REMOVED PERMANENTLY? WHEN UNIT IS FOLDED AND YOU PULL LIKE A SUITCASE . . . IS THE BATTERY PACK STILL ATTACHED TO THE UNIT OR ARE YOU CARRYING IT IN YOUR OTHER ARM? ANSWER: You can remove the side arm rests permanently but you are not recommended to do so for safety reasons since they can flip up easily to get out of the way. You do not have to remove the battery to fold it up and roll it like a suitcase. The total weight including the batteries is only 64 lbs. But the batteries can be detached easily if you want to do so. The weight of the batteries is only 18 lbs. For more discussions, options and details about the product, or to order the product, please click here With no connectors, latches or mechanisms to open when folding or taking apart, the Elite can be easily placed in the back of a car, at your side on a train or a bus, or checked into a plane. The Elite travels anywhere! Shipping is free. The total weight of the Elite is only 29Kg (64 Lbs) and separated into 3 parts, the heaviest part weighs a mere 12Kg (27 Lbs). Quick and powerful, yet safe and stable. Folds easily and quickly. No need to bend or lift heavy parts. Ideal for running errands or for just wandering around. Ergonomically designed for comfort and functionality. Detach the battery pack and carry it inside for recharging. Great for indoors and outdoors. Non-marking and flat free tires. Patented Hub Motor Drive Wheel and Front wheel dive. Warranty Three years on all structural frame components including platform, seat post and frame. One year on electronic components. Overall Width: 22" (57 cm) Overall Height: 37" (93 cm) Overall Length: 43" (108 cm) Folded Width: 22" (57 cm) Folded Height: 31" (80 cm) Folded Depth: 21" (53 cm) Batteries: 2 x 12 Ah (18 lbs) Charger Type: 24V / 2 amp Charging Time: 6 - 8 hrs Motor (750 kw = 1 hp): 200 Watt (Hub Motor) Controller: Brushless Brake System: Electromagnetic Basket Dimensions: 15"L x 9"W x 4"H Seat Type: Folding Mobility seat with folding backrest Seat Size: 18"W x 17"D x 16"H Range: 10 miles Speed: Up to 4.5 mph (7 km/h) Weight Capacity: 250 lbs. (115 kg) Total Weight: 64 lbs (29 kg, w/ batteries) Total Weight: 46 lbs (21 kg, w/o batteries) Front Tiller Column Weight: 24 lbs (11 kg) Rear Frame Weight: 27 lbs (12 kg) Weight of Heaviest Piece: 27 lbs (12 kg). Ground Clearance: 3.5" (9 cm) Grade Climbing: 12o Turning Radius: 30" (77cm) Front Wheels: 10" x 2" Rear Wheels: 8" x 2"