OP,
Based on your description "hot smell" that starts after a mile or so I would check the brakes to be sure one or all are not fully released and dragging on the drum causing friction (heat). Many electric carts can produce enough torque to overcome the brakes even when fully on.
Electric carts do not have any oil except in the rear end gears. If you do not have any signs of an oil leak in the back then it is unlikely to come from there.
Other than brakes, unusual odor from electric carts is due to overheating, either within the wiring harness or or inside the motor. And the condition(s) that cause the overheating resulting in an odor will quickly cause a failure that prevents the cart from operating.
Don
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