I have an electric, lithium ion Evolution cart. Supposedly good for 50 to 60 miles, but I've never pushed it more than a 30 mile round trip. At 20 mph, that is 1.5 hours on a jarring, bouncing, golf cart, exposed to the elements. Did it once from down south to Spanish Springs just to say I did it. Never again.
So electric LI should be plenty for most people, unless they are looking at their golf cart as a back up for only having one car, or no car at all. If I was thinking that, I would look at the Atomic carts, or something similar, that is more car-like - enclosed, AC, windshield wiper.
IMO, electric cart (LI, not lead acid) is superior to gas for its lower maintenance and no gas fumes. But, that is if you are in the range of my use scenario.
And EV vs ICE for my car? No way. 100+ years of ICE development has provided the most reliable and efficient way to move a personal passenger vehicle. EV solves no problem I have, and creates a number more. I can't see myself ever getting one.
Right tool for the right job, folks.
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