[PoolBrews]

Originally Posted by spofford

2 seater evolution golf car.
2 major issues we have, speed max out 20, told can’t get any more
Parking brake release need to step on gas to release, then step on gas to go.
Can’t find independent repair shop won’t work on cart. Been told they can’t get parts.
Standard seats are hard.
All that said, battery life is good, quiet cart, looks nice.

Based on your description, this is the older Classic design, not the new D5. The D5 is better in build quality, ride, seating, and features. No comparison.

The cart is not maxed out at 20 - anybody with a cable and software (usually a dealer) can set it to as high as 35 (no idea why you would ever want to go that fast).

[PoolBrews]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

I read two pages earlier today (which of course I cannot find again) that both gave a ballpark of 0.4 miles/AH for lithium. That would work out to be:

200AH -> 80 miles (your experience)
160AH -> 60 miles (my prediction for my cart, 3x55AH modules?)
106AH -> 40 miles (what I think I remember from my purchasing discussions)
55AH -> 20 miles (estimate for base configuration of EZGo)

Of course, these are ideal ranges and YMMV due to many factors including temperature, tire pressure, cart weight, number of passengers, driving style, etc.

These ranges are not attainable in an Evolution D5. Keep in mind you never want to take the battery below 10%. Realistic ranges (again, depends on speed and weight in cart) are:

205ah: 70-75 miles
160ah: 50-55 miles
110ah: 30-35 miles

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by PoolBrews

These ranges are not attainable in an Evolution D5. Keep in mind you never want to take the battery below 10%. Realistic ranges (again, depends on speed and weight in cart) are:

205ah: 70-75 miles
160ah: 50-55 miles
110ah: 30-35 miles

I'd say they're optimistic, not realistic.

& most battery "gauges" are like the gas gauges on my ''68 GTO ... optimistic, when it gets close to empty. The Loaner I used one day, had a gauge that said 20% left ... I got 3 miles.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

I'd say they're optimistic, not realistic.

& most battery "gauges" are like the gas gauges on my ''68 GTO ... optimistic, when it gets close to empty. The Loaner I used one day, had a gauge that said 20% left ... I got 3 miles.

I'd say two of the three are observed, not calculated.

And of course, all the other factors apply including battery level meters that are not linear or necessarily accurate.

[CybrSage]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Who does, or wants to, 50+ miles a day in a golf cart?

Obviously the OP. Why does it matter who wants to do that? Are you the distance police?

[CybrSage]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Anyone who's willing to drive around in a golf cart, 50 miles a day, gets what he deserves ... a sore butt, sore back & a headache

Why place your personal limitations onto others?

People do not have to drive it all in one shot. A person can spend a lazy day, driving to one square for breakfast, then to a friend's house, then to a few different events, then to lunch, then to more events, then to another square, then to home.

[Deckboat234]

We take 50 to 60 mile trips with our neighbors about once a month. We all enjoy seeing different parts of the villages. If you plan on doing that I would go with the bigger battery. We all have gas but one person and he ran out of charge about 1/2 mile from home. If you are going to do long golf cart rides get better quality seats. It makes a big difference

[Range Rider]

Originally Posted by Millertime

Looking at an Evolution EV cart. Being told their biggest battery is 160 ah. 50 - 60 mile range with speeds up to 27 (if adjusted). They used to offer a 205 ah battery that would go 70 miles. They don't offer that larger battery. Next, The one I'm looking at is 77 inches in height. I have the map of all tunnels in the villages and know that several are only 74 inches in height at the sides (82 inches in middle ) What is your experience with actual mileage and dealing with the lower tunnels?

Carts that go over the 20 mph must be classified as LSV (Low Speed Vehicals) and must be registered and insured. It's the state law. It is categoried as 'Street Legal'! If you go over the 20 mph on any roadway you can be ticketed. I have an LSV since 2010, that I have used on the on the golf courses (I have 14" tires) and on the roadways that are 35 MPG and under. My LSV has a lithium 160 ah battery that I have had for 3 years and also just charge it once a week.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Who does, or wants to, 50+ miles a day in a golf cart?
Over that, and gas is the way to go.
Height is your problem, the rest is personal choice.

I explained how easy it is to do that earlier in the thread...

[MorTech]

From TVGC website...Their own range test with 210ah Star cart.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D-3iApjeyk&t=2s

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by MorTech

From TVGC website...Their own range test with 210ah Star cart.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D-3iApjeyk&t=2s

Oh yeah, that's credible.

They got 27.8 Miles from the 1st "half charge" and then they got 52.5 miles from the 2nd "half charge". Nearly double the range. They must have gone abou 8 mph for the 2nd half.

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

We take our golf cart to check various estate/garage sales every Friday. We go all over and we go 50+ miles.

One of the main reasons we chose an electric cart was they put the start/reverse on the dash, not as a lever by your legs. This been a godsend in driving this golf cart.

[MorTech]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Oh yeah, that's credible.

They got 27.8 Miles from the 1st "half charge" and then they got 52.5 miles from the 2nd "half charge". Nearly double the range. They must have gone abou 8 mph for the 2nd half.

Do you really think TVGC is going to lie about the 80 mile range and make their customers angry?

[PoolBrews]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

I'd say they're optimistic, not realistic.

& most battery "gauges" are like the gas gauges on my ''68 GTO ... optimistic, when it gets close to empty. The Loaner I used one day, had a gauge that said 20% left ... I got 3 miles.

I have the 205ah and 12" wheels (as opposed to the standard 14" wheels). The listed range of 70-75 miles is not optimistic, it is what I actually get on my cart. My max speed is set to 24, and I have driven it to 72 miles (10% battery left) and 70 miles (12% battery left) on two occasions.

I have 3,100 miles on my cart, and range is extremely consistent. I get 8 miles for every 10% of battery. It's the same at 100% as at 20%.

For every 4" you decrease tire size you gain ~10% range. I put on 12" wheels which lowered by cart by 2 1/2", and also lowered the roof in the back by 2 1/4". I have zero issues with any tunnels in The Villages. I'm about the same height as a standard Yamaha.

[UpNorth]

Originally Posted by Range Rider

Carts that go over the 20 mph must be classified as LSV (Low Speed Vehicals) and must be registered and insured. It's the state law. It is categoried as 'Street Legal'! If you go over the 20 mph on any roadway you can be ticketed. I have an LSV since 2010, that I have used on the on the golf courses (I have 14" tires) and on the roadways that are 35 MPG and under. My LSV has a lithium 160 ah battery that I have had for 3 years and also just charge it once a week.

Actually, a Federal Law. That's why it's a trip to the courthouse to plead in front of a judge if you are caught driving an unregistered motor vehicle (aka - a standard golf cart that is capable of exceeding 20mph).