A 21700 cell is right at $10 which is $222 per kwh.
LG is supplying GM (Bolt/Volt) today at $150 per kwh.
Which cart is getting 50 mpg? My neighbors 2015 Yamaha EFI gets about 35 mpg.
The oil needs changing every 1000 miles at $20. The starter battery is $100 for 5 years. Right there is $100 per year.
OK then, $0.03 difference gas/electricity x 4000 miles is $120 per year so figure $120 for maintenance and $120 gasoline = $240 per year less for electric cart. Even if you need to replace the lithium pack at 5 years ($240x5=$1200), it is break even. The only downside with electric is range per charge and charge time (250 miles with a 4 minute "charge" time for gasoline can't be beat
) but there is nothing to break or wear on an AC electric cart drive train...It is mostly solid state except for one relay and one motor shaft end bearing. Also, whenever I leave the house, I know I have 60 miles of range. I can't even remember the last time I looked at my fuel gauge. I put about 5500 miles per year on mine but hardly ever go more than 20 miles between charges.
We will see soon what the EZGO Elite can do...And at what cost.