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Old 12-16-2014, 08:27 AM
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There have been many studies on the cost per mile between gas and electric carts. There are so many variables that every one can and does cause lots of questions. Cost per gallon of gas used, how many batteries, cost of batteries, what number of miles were used, cost of electricity, how old are the batteries, who was driving, type of driving, trade in value, annual maintenance, and as many more that you can think of.

However every study I have seen and I am sure it is a small number compared to the total number out there, gas always has come out slightly cheaper per mile. Not enough to cause any of us to buy for that reason only, but still always cheaper.

So all the talk about cost me so much a year vs cost of gas is meaningless. The biggest difference between the two types is how quiet you want and how much range you want. Those are really the only two factors that matter.

I have one of each and like them both. Love the quiet of the electric. Love the no worries range of the gas. Most carts you see being towed are electric and in most cases, the cause was operator error.
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