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Originally Posted by JoMar
My advice on battery life came from those that purchased electric carts before we arrived. I play golf with several that have had carts for 5+ years and just replaced their batteries last year. I would never make that investment without doing the research and the best place to do that is anywhere you see an electric cart....you just have to ask the questions. When we rented here the last couple winters we rented or had a gas cart provided. That was additional input into our decision. Since I expect to be here in two years we can revisit. Also, 25 miles wouldn't really be an issue since that gets me from here to Glenview, 18 holes and return. The carts get plugged in every night so 14/16 hour charge is not an issue. If the are going to sit while we are traveling the battery minder is always connected and they are auto filled twice a month in the summer and once a month in the winter. Kids and grand kids were here for 10 days, rented a gas cart, reinforced that we will never own a gas cart. I understand that there are those that will never own electric and if that works for them great. But I think that's changing, watch when you drive how many you pass. Also, two years ago The Villages Golf Carts always gave you a million reasons why not to buy electric, now they have them on the showroom floor and people buy them. Wonder what they now know?
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To me you sound like you do not drive your cart on a day to day basis, because you are not a full time resident?? If this is true I would expect your batteries to last much longer than someone here full time.
Bare also states her batteries last longer, but knowing she is a snowbird I would expect that.
My question is how can you give an honest answer if your only here part of the year??? Plus I would assume that if your here over the winter months, you do not use your cart on daily basis, so you batteries would last a lot longer than a full time resident.