[tuccillo]

I was given one estimate that a battery pack would last approximately 8000 miles. Is this what folks are typically seeing?

If so, then the dollars seem to be pretty even between gas and electric:

gas: 10 cents per mile assuming 40 mpg and $4/gallon plus oil, filters, starter battery replacement, and belts

electric: 2 cents per mile for electricity plus 10 cents per mile for batteries ($800 every 8000 miles)

Totals:
gas: 10 cents per mile plus maintenance parts (a couple of cents per mile???)
electric: 12 cents per mile

Thoughts??

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

I think there's a higher margin of profit or they lack electric knowledge in their shops.

I went to one dealer and he said the Electrics are $1,000 more on the base price.

I see them at the exact same base.

PS: I belive electric is the way to go, solar can get you 70+ miles

[94blaze]

I say rent one for a week and see how you like each. Just testing one at the dealer for a short time your not gonna get too much time to tell.

[Rango]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

There are many, many threads on this subject if you look in "search' above. The last person you should ask is the dealer they will tell you what they are selling is best.. Here are yet more OPINIONS.
gas or electric golf cart

[Rango]

Originally Posted by tuccillo

I was given one estimate that a battery pack would last approximately 8000 miles. Is this what folks are typically seeing?

If so, then the dollars seem to be pretty even between gas and electric:

gas: 10 cents per mile assuming 40 mpg and $4/gallon plus oil, filters, starter battery replacement, and belts

electric: 2 cents per mile for electricity plus 10 cents per mile for batteries ($800 every 8000 miles)

Totals:
gas: 10 cents per mile plus maintenance parts (a couple of cents per mile???)
electric: 12 cents per mile

Thoughts??

There is a book that is required reading at most Universities for math students: "How to lie with statistics"

I am not accusing you of lying, but the stores that sell gas carts have a brochure showing how much cheaper a gas cart is to own.

The store that sell electrics have a brochure showing how much cheaper electrics are.

[ajbrown]

Originally Posted by tuccillo

I was given one estimate that a battery pack would last approximately 8000 miles. Is this what folks are typically seeing?

Stuff snipped from OP by Alan

Thoughts??

I have NO idea how many miles a set of batteries will go. Not sure anyone could answer that as the variables are many, i.e., configuration of pack, type of driving, road conditions, maintenance of pack, etc…..

Here are my thoughts and only an opinion, so caveat reader. I do not think cost of ownership is different enough for that to be your leading factor in choosing gas or electric.

As an example, for me personally I will NEVER own a gas cart. That is JUST MY PERSONAL choice for reasons that should not matter to your choice.

That said, I have been driving electric golf carts in TV since 2007. I have NEVER been stranded because I ran out of charge. In fact I have never come close (knock on wood). I live in Mallory which is a bit more central than Lake Deaton and we also have two electric carts, so there is always a backup.

I hope I do not come across as preachy..... My only point is cost of ownership is close enough to be a wash IMO. The most important thing if you really want an electric cart is to understand your requirements (if possible to forecast) and then see if they can be met by an electric cart. If you end up with the wrong electric cart for your needs you will be in for an expensive lesson.

Good luck. If you can figure out what a cart day in your life will look like, I can try to tell you how my carts would do....

[tuccillo]

Hey, I am just trying to figure out fact from fiction. I am not making these numbers up - I am simply asking if they are reasonable. I am not selling golf carts and I don't have a bias towards one or the other. If you have something to add to the discussion then great, please do so. Otherwise please don't bother telling me something I already know: the sales people will plug what they are selling.

Originally Posted by Rango

There is a book that is required reading at most Universities for math students: "How to lie with statistics"

I am not accusing you of lying, but the stores that sell gas carts have a brochure showing how much cheaper a gas cart is to own.

The store that sell electrics have a brochure showing how much cheaper electrics are.

[13RXV]

My experience is about 15 mpg for a gas cart while playing golf. I got about 3 rounds per gallon and the course is about 5 miles. I now have a `13 ezgo rxv but would consider gas for my next cart.

[VT2TV]

I can't give you figures comparing the carts, but we have a gas cart, have had no problems with it and I feel more secure driving it . You say that both you and your wife will be playing a lot of golf. Some people on here swear that they never have a problem getting tee times, but my group of 8 has had lots of problems in the winter. When we get out, murphy's law will make sure that it sometimes overlaps the tee times of my husbands group. This is not to say that you will have problems, some don't. But the reason I mention this is to say that several friends where both spouses golf, will get 2 used carts, so it won't be a problem at all. You could get 1 cart of each, and decide which fits your lifestyle best. Just a different perspective.