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Originally Posted by tuccillo
I was given one estimate that a battery pack would last approximately 8000 miles. Is this what folks are typically seeing?
Stuff snipped from OP by Alan
Thoughts??
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I have NO idea how many miles a set of batteries will go. Not sure anyone could answer that as the variables are many, i.e., configuration of pack, type of driving, road conditions, maintenance of pack, etc…..
Here are my thoughts and only an opinion, so caveat reader. I do not think cost of ownership is different enough for that to be your leading factor in choosing gas or electric.
As an example, for me personally I will NEVER own a gas cart. That is JUST MY PERSONAL choice for reasons that should not matter to your choice.
That said, I have been driving electric golf carts in TV since 2007. I have NEVER been stranded because I ran out of charge. In fact I have never come close (knock on wood). I live in Mallory which is a bit more central than Lake Deaton and we also have two electric carts, so there is always a backup.
I hope I do not come across as
preachy..... My only point is cost of ownership is close enough to be a wash IMO. The most important thing if you really want an electric cart is to understand your requirements (if possible to forecast) and then see if they can be met by an electric cart. If you end up with the wrong electric cart for your needs you will be in for an expensive lesson.
Good luck. If you can figure out
what a cart day in your life will look like, I can try to tell you how my carts would do....