if you want electric, get electric. My first cart, and still my "go-to" cart is a Yamaha Quiet-tech...I use the cart almost exclusively in TV. I live centrally, near SeaBreeze, so my longest commutes in the cart are to Lopez, which is about 45 minutes. Southern Oaks about the same. In addition to visiting all of the Championship courses, I play pickle all over. I put about 100 hours on the cart every 6 months, and put about 5-6 gallons in it every month or so. Certainly, there is no need to keep gas in the garage.
Having said that, I always wanted an electric cart for shorter hops, and for company, and when DW is with me so we can converse. Yes the Quiet-Tech is quiet for a gas cart, but the electric is quieter. I bought a used one from my buddy who bought an Evolution Lithium-Ion cart (which he loves by the way, you might check them out also), and I was going to put a Li-Ion conversion in, but decided to go one more turn with the lead acid while they shake out some more issues I felt are unsolved with the conversions. However, were I buying a new electric I'd definitely go with the Li-Ion.
My reason for buying the Yamaha 3 years ago was the limited range of the electrics, and the relatively long charge times, however with the Li-Ions, that is no longer an issue.
I leave you with two suggestions:
1. at least test drive a Yamaha Quiet-tech before you decide against it.
2. And this is the most important one: Do not skimp on the seats. I did in my Yamaha, and that is one thing I will be replacing. I have what are pretty much the stock seats, and after a long commute to Lopez, and a 4 hour round of golf, and long commute back, my butt is pretty sore. I wish I'd spent the extra $1500 or $2000 for a good set of seats.
Good Luck, have fun.
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