AmeriGlide AC Stair Lift: AC units plug into a standard 110 outlet with a 15 amp breaker. A 10 foot power cord is included. DC motor with transformer. Controls are low voltage (24V) AC.

AmeriGlide DC Stair Lift: DC units plug into a standard 110 outlet with a 15 amp breaker. A 10 foot power cord is included. DC motor. AC power from the wall goes through a charger that charges the unit's two 12 volt sealed maintenance free batteries. Batteries continually recharge regardless of position of the base unit on the track.