[BigSteph]

There will be an opinion for every aspect, from every person,... so, here is mine;

You already have a car. The Tesla is just another car. Unless you want to leave gas all the way, keep the one you have.

I like the Atomic cars and others like it. The only fear I have is having limited support down the road. My understanding is the original guy who owned Atomic Kool Kartz passed away. Luckily, an employee/or former partner bought the business from the widow and is carrying on.

The Atomic (and like electric enclosed carts) already have a bunch of features. Since you don't golf, I cannot think of anything you would need to add to the Atomic.

The Yamaha or other battery golf carts have a base build. In the Villages, you can get a "lifestyle" build, which includes cloth sides, better seats and the etc. This will increase that base you suggested to a much higher level.

There will be other stuff you will likely want as well and you end up with a 15 - 20k cart real quick.

There is also the option for hard-side enclosures for the Yamaha and like golf carts. These are nice but have their drawbacks as well (one being, even with door open they can be hotter in the summer -- the positive side of the same argument is you will be drier, quicker, with these).

The engines (as you said ICE) are pretty well developed and will probably outlive most buyers. The battery vehicles are super nice, but do have a sunset on their power and recharge cycles. Some battery carts are offering 5 and 7 year warranties. Of course, like Tires and other moving vehicle warranties, I am sure they are pro-rated.

I have 2 cars and a Yamaha ICE cart. If I got rid of one of the cars, I might be tempted to buy the Atomic with Lithium. As I said, though, I would have to gamble on the life of the battery and the life of the company supporting them. Even considering this, I would still be tempted.

Go to Magnolia and test drive what they have. Go to Atomic across from Brownwood. Go to Crown(or whatever it is) near Russell Stovers on 44. Check them all out.

Let us know when you make your decision -- I am already curious.