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Originally Posted by jimbo2012
AJ, having quoted your tests earlier in this thread do you think that the average is about 50 miles with elec here?
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Thanks for dragging me in Jimbo, I am prepared
The following is based on my experiences and my friends. Prior to each statement please include IMO. These are my opinions based on my experience as a cart owner and some reading, nothing more.
Jimbo, I have no idea the average usage; each person needs to understand their own personal requirements. I live in Mallory, 50 miles in one heck of an unusual day for us:
23 miles, Mallory to Lopez, golf 18 holes, back home
10 miles, Mallory to Spanish Springs, back home
// That was a pretty good day, you want to what?
12 miles, Mallory to Bonefish for dinner, back home
// Can't we go in the morning??
5 miles, Mallory to Publix at 466A to pick up milk.
I have not posted to the OP question as NO seemed too short an answer, but I do
not choose my golf carts based on Carbon footprint. It does not even show up as one of my top … umm I do not even think it is on my list. The thread has now morphed into something I do have thoughts on, so I will throw my hat in to enjoy the banter. I hope I do not offend anyone along the way
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Working in Internet security for years I learned much about
FUD . There is a lot of FUD with regards to facts about electric golf carts.
IMO, if you need to drive a golf cart 45 plus miles
almost every day, you are crossing a line where gas may be the only option. With 8-6v batteries and a more efficient AC motor, you may be able to move that number to 55 miles from my reading. IMO, driving a cart that far every day is very unusual for most of us (I can only go by the folks I know). If your usage is like mine (daily average around 15- 20 miles with the potential to push to 60 miles) there are some very good electric options for you so you have a choice between gas and electric. It truly is up to you.
Note: The type of electric cart you buy MATTERS, not all have the same range.
In addition, issues created by leaving the battery pack unattended and discharging have been mitigated by products like the Battery Minder. I am in the process of ordering some for my carts.
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Originally Posted by Some guy named Alan standing on his soap box
Electric has one major difference. It does not adversely affect other people around you. If you own a gas cart you will have an effect on the experience of the people in the carts behind you. Their experience will be diminished by the fact you are in front of them. This is not the buyers fault, but when you buy gas, you have to also acknowledge this.
I need to word smith my new golf cart bumper sticker below before printing, but you get the idea.
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