We opted for electric - Lithium Ion, not lead cell. Range is supposedly 50 to 60 miles, but we haven't pushed it over 30. At 20 MPH, that's 1.5 hours in a golf cart. Once was enough for that.
No maintenance, although we had ours in the shop for a couple of times for battery charging issues. We have an Evolution model. At the time, they were cheaper than the Villages Golf Cart electrics. Neighbor bought an electric Starr for about $9,000 more than what we paid. It is better built, but he has had it in the shop a couple of times for some issues as well.
For a golf cart that never goes more than 30 miles round trip, it makes sense vs gas. But we also have two cars, so not using it for much else other than golf and the occasional trip to the square closest to us.
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