[LoisR]

Just call them and ask.

[biker1]

Huh? Yamaha makes electric carts with lithium-ion batteries. For use in The Villages, I believe they should put a larger battery in them. For golf courses, the battery size is fine since they will at most be used for 2 rounds of golf before charging.

Originally Posted by Road-Runner

I asked The Villages Golf Cart about why no Yamaha Lithium carts? They said that Yamaha knows they own the gas cart market and feel that a Yamaha Lithium cart would only compete / cut into their gas cart sales. Sounded like a plausible answer to me.

[Fran from MI]

I also asked about the Yamaha Electric and the answer I got was that what they have cannot compete with either EZ Go or Star. Both have far superior batteries and electronics.

Something that hasn't been stated here is that the 8 Year Warranty on the EZ GO is a full replacement warranty for the 8 years. There is no limit on number of charges, mileage, or anything else! The batteries are Samsung and the electronics are also Samsung. I purchased one and just got it this week, but so far, couldn't be happier!

[mkjelenbaas]

Originally Posted by bshuler

I am wondering if The Villages Golf Cars sells the Yamaha Drive 2 PowerTech AC series of electric golf cars?

Since I never see them talk about electric carts from Yamaha, I assume they don't sell them. They look pretty solid.

Thanks

DO NOT BUY FROM THE VILLAGES GOLF CART SSLES - go outside the bubble and save thousands - - you have been informed!!

[SHIBUMI]

Yamaha Gas is best......... not electric.......too early for them........

EZ Go electric long range or Club Car long range best bet, carry 6-8 year battery warranty.............a little early for Yamaha electric, bugs not worked out

whatever you do, get longest range you can................

Originally Posted by bshuler

I am wondering if The Villages Golf Cars sells the Yamaha Drive 2 PowerTech AC series of electric golf cars?

Since I never see them talk about electric carts from Yamaha, I assume they don't sell them. They look pretty solid.

Thanks

[dtennent]

Originally Posted by Road-Runner

I asked The Villages Golf Cart about why no Yamaha Lithium carts? They said that Yamaha knows they own the gas cart market and feel that a Yamaha Lithium cart would only compete / cut into their gas cart sales. Sounded like a plausible answer to me.

Kodak invented the first digital camera but didn’t sell it because it would cut into their very profitable film sales. Market place has a history of companies of not bringing out products that would cut into their current business. Most of them lost their number 1 status and, in some cases, went into bankruptcy.

[sowilts]

Originally Posted by shaw8700@outlook.com

I bought an EV golf cart a few months ago and we love it. We can drive all the way down south and still have enough power to get back home. We got an 8 year warranty and I’m happy with that.

Have an EZGO lithium also. Over 5k miles and we are part time residents. Battery is 100 percent even if we are gone for a month. Very happy with our choice. Tested for 60 mile range. That’s a long ride. Live at Linden and play golf anywhere. Nancy Lopez and the Executive courses that are farther.

[TJandDee]

I went to The Villages Golf cart store looking for a Yamaha electric cart with the large lithium battery and they don't sell them, they push hard to sell the Starr electric cart with the lithium battery which had a very nice ride. I went to The Villages Discount Golf cart, and they built me a Yamaha Cart with the large lithium battery. We get 80 plus miles on a full charge with a 10-year warranty on the battery, very happy with the cart.

[Rocksnap]

Originally Posted by bshuler

I am wondering if The Villages Golf Cars sells the Yamaha Drive 2 PowerTech AC series of electric golf cars?

Since I never see them talk about electric carts from Yamaha, I assume they don't sell them. They look pretty solid.

Thanks

What did your phone call to the dealer say?

[Steve]

Originally Posted by bshuler

I am wondering if The Villages Golf Cars sells the Yamaha Drive 2 PowerTech AC series of electric golf cars?

Since I never see them talk about electric carts from Yamaha, I assume they don't sell them. They look pretty solid.

Thanks

Have you ever considered calling The Villages Golf Cars and asking them?

[bshuler]

The main reason I wanted an electric Yamaha is to get an independent Rear suspension.

Now I am thinking there are gas models with independent rear suspension?

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by SHIBUMI

Yamaha Gas is best......... not electric.......too early for them........


whatever you do, get longest range you can................

True words. Electric Golf Carts have only been around for 30-40 years and it wasn't until 25 years ago, they first out sold gasoline carts. Give them some time to prove electric carts are practical.

As for the range thing. At 20 mph, you can only ride around at top speed for 4 or 5 hours, what could you possibly do with the rest of your day with a sore butt?

[bshuler]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

True words. .. what could you possibly do with the rest of your day with a sore butt?

I was hoping smaller rims with full size tires and a rear and front independent suspension would help the the butt thing.

[SHIBUMI]

It's all about the seats............ EL Tigre is the best seats made.....look up on internet..
not manufacturers so called premium or luxury seats......save your ass and check the internet....electric motors will last for 20 years, gas good for 5, before issues, too many moving parts, just look at all the used gas for sale, usually 4-5 years old, passing the problems on, gas too loud, electric can hear yourself think and talk to passenger...........you are on the right track, just not Yamaha, like I said, they have bugs to work out........

Originally Posted by bshuler

I was hoping smaller rims with full size tires and a rear and front independent suspension would help the the butt thing.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by phylt

TOTALLY agree. We've been in TV for 10 years. Decided to go electric for our cart. First one was Yamaha with 8 6V batteries. Range of 35 miles, and needed to replace batts after 3 years. Then got a Tomberlin electric. Same issue. Not good. And batts are now VERY expensive.

Now after 6 months we have a lithium electric cart. OMG - 80 mile range and easy charging. Smooth, reliable - and NO BATTERIES to replace. Very pleased.

3 years, pretty quick Starting battery on our Yamaha has been going strong for 4 years and we have an Acura MDX and it is going good for 4 years. Both kept in garage might be difference