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Originally Posted by mattlongrealtor
The gas tanks on the golf cart are only 5-6 gal (45 mpg), so if gas goes up by a $1.00, $5-$6 a tank isn't really hitting the pocket too hard. Plus, the reliablity of the gas power carts over the electric carts doesn't change base of fuel prices. Markets are people's reactions can be funny, but it shouldn't really change much.
I recoment going with a Yamaha with EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection), which is available in models 2014 and newer (you should see a decal on the the cart that says EFI). The EFI is higher fuel effiency and cleaning burning fuel.
The newer lithium are supposed to give 5000 cycles/starts and 17hrs of run time (20-40 miles). You are suppose to run the to 0 before you charge them and you don't want to over charge them, because those things reduce the run time and the overall lifespan of the battery. I you don't use your cart for much or take trips longer than 20-40 miles where you will not be able to charge it if it dies, you should be good. These batteries take 2-4 hrs to charge so you have to keep that in mind based on the battery level and condition and what you're drive habits are like.
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There is so much false information in this post that it may be difficult to address it all. First of all, gas cart mileage is closer to 20-25 mpg than 40. Most people are surprised to learn this.
The EZGO Elite can go up to 60 miles on a charge. I know, I've done it.
Electric carts are much less expensive to run and maintain. There are fewer moving parts and less to go wrong. Gas carts need tune ups, oil changes and other regular maintenance over the course of their lives that electrics don't need. The cost of electric per mile is much lower than that of gas. Lithium batteries charge over a much shorter time period than lead acid batteries.
Lithium carts do not have to be run to zero and there is no chance of over charging them. I have no idea where that information comes from but it's simply not true.
Charging is controlled by an onboard computer.
Gas carts in good condition are no more reliable than electric carts in good condition.