[pattik]

I strongly suggest you try a Yamaha Quiet Tech before you make your purchase. I bought a new 2022 Yamaha Quiet Tech cart and am very happy. It's quiet, not at all like my 2013 was. The new carts are a much nicer ride also. As far as availability, I ordered my new cart from The Villages Gordon's Garage in Lake Sumter Landing in June and got it in early November. I was given a loaner cart until my new cart arrived but I'm not sure they're still doing that. Good luck and welcome!

[Vermilion Villager]

The OP SPECIFICALLY asked about electric golf carts....says he DOESN'T WAS GAS!!!
Yet here we are reading posts from the gas cart lovers. This topic isn't for you...maybe sit this one out!!

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Jhnidy

If you buy evolution, stay AWAY from village discount. They put in speed governors. 20 MPH does not sound bad until you realize that everybody else is traveling at a higher speed. If you would like to drive a 20 MPH you are welcome to try mine.

All shops put governors on their carts, set about 20 mph...

My gas Yamaha tops at 21, with a tailwind... I'm rarely passed...

[Larchap49]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Have gas Yamaha quiet tech, can’t smell it at all. Where does this smell supposed to come from?

Smell is only an issue if you but one with a rear seat, the rear seat passengers do get exhaust smell. Also long term the spark arrestor in the exhaust on the quietechs can plug up and cause driveability issues. Removing them causes the noise level to go up.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Annie66

This is off topic, but while not new to ToTV, I'm confused by posters simply typing "///" as a response. What does "///" mean?

The software doesn't allow you to completely delete a post. So when people want to delete a post, you must edit your post instead. All posts must have at least 3 characters, so people have adopted leaving /// as a way to "delete" their posts...

[kathyspear]

Originally Posted by tsmall22204

I am very happy with my Tomberlin electric cart. I can go 40 miles on a full charge using lead acid batteries. Mine is a 2019 model. Looks like a little jeep.

They are adorable!

kathy

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by kathyspear

They are adorable!

kathy

I agree. They're like a real golf cart's cute little sister

[mrf0151]

Engine rebuild? Like no sooner than 20 some years on these Yamaha motors.

[lauron57]

Yamaha and convert to Lithium.
Since Yamaha came out with the Drive2 carts, I've had 3 new ones, both electric and gas. I would suggest a Yamaha Drive2/AC electric, new or used. If it doesn't give you the range you want, swap out the batteries with a RoyPow Lithium. Surprising, I had no problem selling my used acid batteries on Craigslist. Extremely easy to install this unit. I have the middle of the three sizes they offer. My 105ah battery and charger was about $2700 delivered. It also came with an "install kit" specific to my cart. I can get 50-60 miles easy @ 19-20mph - which is the max with Yamaha electric stock controller. If you want to match (or exceed) the 24-26 mph that a lot of the gas carts go, just bolt on an upgraded controller. The RowPow only takes up half the space under the seat, so you could even mount the charger on-board and carry a standard extension cord to charge anywhere you can find an outlet! Oh... almost forgot to mention that my cart is now 400 lbs lighter too! (I had 8 - 6V batteries @ 62lbs each, new unit is 95lbs). No, I don't sell this stuff nor am I a paid endorser, I'm just mechanical, like to tinker with things and help people. Msg me if you want details.

[unialimon]

Originally Posted by srswans

Old lithium batteries will eventually be collected and wired together to create electricity storage facilities to backup solar/wind plants so we can get power after dark and when the wind isn’t blowing

I'm sure NYC will be all over this idea. With no natural gas they will need it.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by srswans

Old lithium batteries will eventually be collected and wired together to create electricity storage facilities to backup solar/wind plants so we can get power after dark and when the wind isn’t blowing

They'll used dead lithium batteries, that no longer hold a charge, to store electricity?

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by frank1975

No smell to gas carts. In fact I never heard of that. If are planning to be out and about in your cart you'll regret getting battery. 80% of cart owners use gas.

I totally agree with you but if someone has an electric cart there’s no way we’ll convince them otherwise. Just like like us gas cart owners. The only thing electric cart owners don’t tell you how much to replace their batteries, I’m sure they’ll say something real low. But I say drive what you want, they’re both good. Even the dealer will tell you gas carts are better, but buy what you want! My first gas cart I had, had 26, 387 miles on it when I traded it.

[Jean G]

If you purchase 2017 or newer they are not noisy. If you keep the back flap closed you will not have the odor

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Jean G

If you keep the back flap closed you will not have the odor

Sage advice with or without a golf cart!

[triflex]

If the lithium batteries would go 125 miles on a charge to offset the degradation on charging capacity, I'd buy lithium. Even Teslas lose 10% of their range and become more finicky with charging by 100,000 miles.

IMO, only Tesla will survive in the EV world. The other Johnny-Come-Latelys are going to fail because because batteries are still not advanced enough to replace over 100 years of ICE know-how.

I have a Yamaha on order and I know I won't need to worry about the things battery getting thin on me on several levels.

If Toyota's solid-state battery research makes a reliable 10 -minute charge possible then those cells would likely cause me to switch to an EV golf cart. I own two electric bikes and I also owned an electric skateboard (lol) and if anything goes wrong with the battery I would have no idea how to fix it or find someone to fix it other than the factory.