[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by biker1

The 17 HP may turn out to be a "peak" number (a number under load that cannot be sustained). The "sustainable" horsepower number is typically much less.

Regardless, it really doesn't matter. Any of the electric carts should be able to maintain 20 mph. I would be more concerned about the range.

No need to worry about range any more. A new battery is available called "The Ranger". Six, eight volt batteries now will give you over 50 miles.

I had them installed in my cart and have gone up to 45 miles and came back across the bridge.

[biker1]

It may vary by location. On the south side of The Villages, I see many more gas than electric carts. Among my neighbors, I would say 80-90% are gas.

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Only for the Yamaha dealer.

As I drive around The Villages I see just as many if not more electric carts. Don't forget, we have one Yamaha dealer with three locations who is now also selling Club Car.

Then we have a Club Car dealer just south of us on 27/441, a Par Car dealer just past that and EX Go Dealer. We also have Tomberlin and a few other minor brands. We also have several used cart dealers.

Gas carts are Yamaha's specialty. That's why the dealer tells you that 90% of the carts that they sell are gas. All of the other dealers will sell far more electric than gas.