[vinnytalk]

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

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

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Travelhunter123

You need to research lithium battery fires, they happen more than you may think

Perhaps you should stop relying on FaceBook for your news?

[dahrens1]

We have had our 2021 Ez Go Rxv Elite Lithium for about 18 months and are very satisfied. The only time it has been back to The Villages Golf Cart store was for its annual checkup. No issues, very quiet, smooth, great acceleration even going up hills (bridges and tunnels), easy to keep charged up. I would never even consider going back to a gas powered golf cart now.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

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

Take it for what it's worth but the sales guy told me that Samsung (the manufacturer)
was willing to go 20 years on the warranty.
No one knows how long they will last.
5 years on mine and I can't tell any degradation.
I've had it serviced once after the first ten thousand miles.
I know they want you in every year or two, there may me some software updates but after that, what's to service on them? Alignment?
Show me one owner that has something derogatory to say.

[Lisanp@aol.com]

I have an EZ Go RXV non-lithium cart and I love it! I would never go to stinky gas cart, and I've never had a range problem even without the lithium batteries. I have a sealed battery fill system and maybe once a month need a few ounces of water - easy and no chance to spill. I believe that EZ Go is the electric cart brand of choice and dependability. If lithium electric carts were not the future in The Villages, why would the "developer" put them into every new lifestyle preview villa? There are many communities in Florida that have outlawed gas carts completely so don't believe the naysayers on electric! Oh, and by the way, the cart that burned to a mere shell last week over by St. John was GAS.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Originally Posted by Travelhunter123

You need to research lithium battery fires, they happen more than you may think
Common sense tells me not to have lithium batteries or store gasoline in my garage
Certainly don’t keep the gas can near the lithium golf cart

Perhaps I should get a gas powered cell phone?
You know, just to be on the "safe side".

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Tyrone Shoelaces

Perhaps I should get a gas powered cell phone?
You know, just to be on the "safe side".

They make those, where can I get one?

[ohioshooter]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Perhaps you should stop relying on FaceBook for your news?

That’s the problem with this country now.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

They make those, where can I get one?

Yes! but the pull cord is tiny and a super PIA!
Remember to use the "choke"

[mabgo1]

I bought an EZGO lithium last year brand new. I love it. I have had no issues with it. Best move I made.

[sowilts]

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

Southern Oaks has them if you would like to test one. Enjoy the brakes, lock in. Don’t have to keep pushing the break pedal to lock it. No stop and go noise.

[Jumpilot]

Stay away from electric carts.. Batteries are expensive and they catch fire easy.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Originally Posted by Jumpilot

Stay away from electric carts.. Batteries are expensive and they catch fire easy.

HI YA! Virgin

[Tunesmith]

Originally Posted by SusanStCatherine

EZGO Freedom RXV Elite is what The Villages Golf Cars sells. Get the best lithium battery available. Ezgo is one of the top brands in golf carts with Club Car and Yahama. And pretty much the top rated if you want electric. Most of the other electric carts are Chinese even if they are assembled in the US. I love my EZGO Elite - it is very quiet with a smooth ride and no gas fumes, very little maintenance, and no trips to the gas station. Some friends I have given rides are shocked at the difference from their gas carts. Good luck!

Last year I bought a 2019 EZGO Freedom RXV Elite (refurbished) from The Villages Golf Cars. I love it. Quiet, no smell, no battery maintenance, very responsive. I tested its range and got around 67 miles until battery was drained. That was with a driver only, and no extra 'baggage'.

[BrianL99]

It's sort of fascinating how quickly things can change in today's world.

I bought a Lithium powered golf cart, when I bought my home in The Villages, 9 short months ago.

I posted a golf cart question on one of the forums, completely unrelated to gasoline or battery power.

Within and hour, I had 100 or so responses. 90+ told me I'd be an idiot to buy a battery powered golf cart, gasoline is the only way to go.

Now everyone is extolling the virtues of Lithium, battery powered golf carts (as they should be!).

Who said you "can't teach an old dog, new tricks"?