[UpNorth]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

Take a look at the Evolution, they come standard with everything.
Golf cart Co in Clermont $9700.

The local dealer is much higher $$ and sets the speed down from factory 25mph to 20mph.
Will refuse to set at 25.

So far I like it a lot

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Speed is set at 20 so they don't get sued when you get into an accident. 20mph is the maximum speed for a golf cart. Set it higher and you have an unregistered motor vehicle, something they do want to get caught selling.

Lithium battery carts are great, but don't be surprised if your battery gets stolen. They are worth a lot of money, and are lighter and easier to steal than cheap lead-acid batteries. Will the catalytic converter thieves soon be targeting lithium golf cart batteries? Don't be surprised if it happens.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by UpNorth

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Lithium battery carts are great, but don't be surprised if your battery gets stolen. They are worth a lot of money, and are lighter and easier to steal than cheap lead-acid batteries. Will the catalytic converter thieves soon be targeting lithium golf cart batteries? Don't be surprised if it happens.

Really?

Have you looked at the battery modules in a golf cart?

Much easier to take the cart.

[jlstree]

I always like Club Car. I haven't seen anyone mention them. Are they not a preferred brand there in The Villages?

[MorTech]

Club Car is solid but the range with lithium battery is only about 25 mile. I have a Yamaha PTV AC with a home built LFP lithium pack (16s EVE 150ah prismatics) and Navitas controller. I use 120ah and get about 50 miles per charge set at 22 MPH. 50 miles is minimum for TV. I got about $8K in the thing including the cost of the cart.

[HoosierPa]

I have one and love it. No maintenance and bulletproof so far

[MorTech]

Originally Posted by Fastskiguy

Are these plug in and forget or do you need to unplug them when the batteries are charged? Like can you leave them plugged in for days on end?

Joe

Just plug them in and the charger will automatically turn off when full. You can just leave it plugged in but if you leave for the summer you should store lithium battery at about half charge and leave it unplugged.

[banjobob]

You are correct , Yamaha is the predominate cart sadly they haven’t kept up with other carts new models Yamaha still using the old body style. I prefer Club Car ,aluminum frame oil filter and oil pump for longevity .

[Speedie]

Originally Posted by MorTech

EZGO gas carts are ridiculously awful but the Lithium Elite are excellent. Less than 1 penny per mile of SECO electricity and zero maintenance...Just replace tires and transaxle oil once. Battery degradation will be about 12 miles after 12 years and 60,000 miles (80%@1000 charge cycles). Battery calendar life should be at least 12 years according to battery pack maker Samsung SDI.

Keep tires at 16 PSI for maximum comfort.

Only negatives...It feels a bit tippy in corners and the upgraded LED headlights (a must) are barely adequate.

According to TVGC website, they sold 1000+ EZGO Lithium Elites and have yet to have a battery failure.

As elec rates keep quickly rising from the GND push, charging car or cart batteries will continue to be more expensive, assuming that enough power is available for your charging operations

Calif is limiting charging times of elec cars already

[gcunnin]

Originally Posted by Johngramuglia

I am looking for a new cart and leaning toward the EZ Go Lithium, do any owners have some thoughts/opinions on them? Thanks

I have two of them, 2010 & 2015 would not have anything else. Both are RXV and electric, converted to lithium, love love love them!

[Daxdog]

I understand why you might be thinking of a electric cart. But The Villages is growing so much and with the heat (hard on batteries) my own personal opinion, and you posted so you are maybe interested in it, I would give the gas carts a second look. You aren’t really saving the planet when you consider how they are made. But good luck!

[jojo]

We have the EZGO Lithium cart from The Villages Golf Store. We've had it about about 14 months and we have no issues. I love it, especially the regenerative braking. I think I could get over 60 miles easily.

[bilcon]

Originally Posted by Southwest737

My EZGO lithium powered cart is six years old and never been in the shop. Quick quiet smooth efficient. Same batteries and still has 80 mile range. 1 cent of electricity ⚡️gets you a mile. Auto brake is a nice feature also. Wouldn’t have anything else.

I didn't know lithium were that old. WoW!

[Rifrfghtrrrt]

Originally Posted by Johngramuglia

I am looking for a new cart and leaning toward the EZ Go Lithium, do any owners have some thoughts/opinions on them? Thanks

I bought an EZ Go model from Village Golf cars, and couldn’t be happier. As far as it being the “ economy” version I don’t know where that came from. I have the same upgraded seats, and it has the same upgraded running lights. Solid vehicle all the way around. Quiet and I get about 50 miles to a full charge.

[SusanStCatherine]

Originally Posted by vinnytalk

No savings on dollars, if you don't get at least 8 years out of them you will lose money or cost more than replacing 6 or 8 batteries, every 3 to 4 years

There is an 8 year warranty on the battery, so I'm pretty sure we'll get at least 8 years out of it LOL. And it's expected to last 10-12 years, at which time there will probably be even a better battery available.

[Dgodin]

If 1st class golf courses aren't buying Yamaha, what brand are they buying?
I had a loaner EZGO gas and it didn't seem to have the same quality and ride as the Yamaha gas.
I would not assume that a company that makes a good gas cart also makes a good electric cart.
I was told (by a salesperson) 4 years ago that EZGO made the best electric carts.