Gas or electric cart?

[CURLYSANDY]

Closing on home next week, next purchase will be a golf cart. We will be "Snow Flakes" so only visiting a few times a year for a couple of months each time. The main question: Gas or electric cart please? Thanks

[kkingston57]

Closing on home next week, next purchase will be a golf cart. We will be "Snow Flakes" so only visiting a few times a year for a couple of months each time. The main question: Gas or electric cart please? Thanks

Test drive both and determine your needs. Think about how far you might want to drive the cart. For me not fun to ride 30+ miles in a day. Most new electric carts have better range, but if you have mileage range anxiety, gas might be a better option.

[Bill14564]

Personal preference. Either will do just fine.

[Battlebasset]

We opted for electric - Lithium Ion, not lead cell. Range is supposedly 50 to 60 miles, but we haven't pushed it over 30. At 20 MPH, that's 1.5 hours in a golf cart. Once was enough for that.

No maintenance, although we had ours in the shop for a couple of times for battery charging issues. We have an Evolution model. At the time, they were cheaper than the Villages Golf Cart electrics. Neighbor bought an electric Starr for about $9,000 more than what we paid. It is better built, but he has had it in the shop a couple of times for some issues as well.

For a golf cart that never goes more than 30 miles round trip, it makes sense vs gas. But we also have two cars, so not using it for much else other than golf and the occasional trip to the square closest to us.

[tophcfa]

Given your stated circumstances gas is the clear choice. You most definitely don’t want very very expensive lithium batteries sitting idle roasting in a hot garage for extended periods of absence. Get a gas cart, use ethanol free gas, leave the tank full and the battery on a trickle charger/maintainer when not there, and leave your home worry free knowing your cart will be good to go when you return. Just remember to check the air in your tires when returning.

[JMintzer]

Personal preference. Either will do just fine.

Agreed... Try them both, see what works for you.

Personally, I prefer the Yamaha QuieTech (we're "snowflakes", as well...) Last Fall, I bought a used 2017, Texas Highback seats, liquid lights, etc... We're quite satisfied...

[JMintzer]

Given your stated circumstances gas is the clear choice. You most definitely don’t want very very expensive lithium batteries sitting idle roasting in a hot garage for extended periods of absence. Get a gas cart, use ethanol free gas, leave the tank full and the battery on a trickle charger/maintainer when not there, and leave your home worry free knowing your cart will be good to go when you return. Just remember to check the air in your tires when returning.

Excellent advice, if you buy a gas car. But we also add a squirt of "Stabil" to the tank when we're gone for a while...

[tophcfa]

Excellent advice, if you buy a gas car. But we also add a squirt of "Stabil" to the tank when we're gone for a while...

Totally unnecessary if you use ethanol free gas. Stabil helps treat ethanol related problems, and definitely helps if you use gas with ethanol, but there is no solution more effective than avoiding what causes the problems.

[JMintzer]

Totally unnecessary if you use ethanol free gas. Stabil helps treat ethanol related problems, and definitely helps if you use gas with ethanol, but there is no solution more effective than avoiding what causes the problems.

Occasionally, I'll use regular gas. It costs pennies for a squirt of Stabil. Cheap security... It's certainly cheaper than using Ethanol Free gas all of the time...

[tophcfa]

Occasionally, I'll use regular gas. It costs pennies for a squirt of Stabil. Cheap security... It's certainly cheaper than using Ethanol Free gas all of the time...
Your definitely are correct that ethanol gas is cheaper, unless you have to fix a gummed up fuel delivery system caused by ethanol. You could be one of the lucky ones that never has a problem, or not! I view the xtra cost of ethanol free gas as buying piece of mind knowing my carts will always work fine after extended periods of non use. The last thing I want to deal with when returning to our Village’s home is golf cart problems.

[Bill14564]

Agreed... Try them both, see what works for you.

Personally, I prefer the Yamaha QuieTech (we're "snowflakes", as well...) Last Fall, I bought a used 2017, Texas Highback seats, liquid lights, etc... We're quite satisfied...

I prefer my lithium but primarily for the seats. Quieter, saves money, and better brakes but really only small advantages compared to the comfort. Put the same seats on the Yamaha and it would be a toss up

[Bill14564]

Given your stated circumstances gas is the clear choice. You most definitely don’t want very very expensive lithium batteries sitting idle roasting in a hot garage for extended periods of absence. Get a gas cart, use ethanol free gas, leave the tank full and the battery on a trickle charger/maintainer when not there, and leave your home worry free knowing your cart will be good to go when you return. Just remember to check the air in your tires when returning.

Given the circumstances and the extra care you describe for a gas cart, a lithium cart is the better choice. *IF* the batteries are not fully charged after the long absence then just plug it in for a couple hours and you’re good to go. In my case they have always remained charged.

[MrFlorida]

Either one will work for you.

[Topspinmo]

Occasionally, I'll use regular gas. It costs pennies for a squirt of Stabil. Cheap security... It's certainly cheaper than using Ethanol Free gas all of the time...

For us that run our carts everyday ethanol free was of money especially now when 87 octane 3.50 or more. I could imagine how much ethanol free costs? Now it I’m going to store it for month’s different story.

[Kelevision]

Closing on home next week, next purchase will be a golf cart. We will be "Snow Flakes" so only visiting a few times a year for a couple of months each time. The main question: Gas or electric cart please? Thanks

Haha, you’ll be snow “birds” not flakes.:wave: But to answer your question!! EZ- Go Lithium battery is what I chose. The second I got into the gas one, I could smell the fumes and didn’t like the sound, even though it was “quiet tec” it wasn’t quite quiet enough for me. But the fumes… I couldn’t stand them. I’ve taken my cart out for as long as I could stand to be in a cart and didn’t even use 1/2 the charge. Battery life isn’t something that you should be concerned with, IMO but definitely try them all and see what you like best.

[BrianL99]

Closing on home next week, next purchase will be a golf cart. We will be "Snow Flakes" so only visiting a few times a year for a couple of months each time. The main question: Gas or electric cart please? Thanks

Haha, you’ll be snow “birds” not flakes.:wave: But to answer your question!! EZ- Go Lithium battery is what I chose. The second I got into the gas one, I could smell the fumes and didn’t like the sound, even though it was “quiet tec” it wasn’t quite quiet enough for me. But the fumes… I couldn’t stand them. I’ve taken my cart out for as long as I could stand to be in a cart and didn’t even use 1/2 the charge. Battery life isn’t something that you should be concerned with, IMO but definitely try them all and see what you like best.


While both terms are pejorative, the schedule described by the poster, is what's know as a "snow flake" and not a "snow bird". Perhaps before correcting someone, you might want to be more careful?

[Ignatz]

You need to actually drive the various carts and find the one that works for you.

We shopped the various brands and types of engines and selected our cart after several test drives of the ones we narrowed it down to.

Some that were high on our research list turned out to be uncomfortable or cheesy quality when we drove them.

[ColtsFan]

I would get a gas cart. Electric carts can run out of a charge and leave you stranded. Also, in the past, most garage fires were caused by electric carts.

[Mrmean58]

Closing on home next week, next purchase will be a golf cart. We will be "Snow Flakes" so only visiting a few times a year for a couple of months each time. The main question: Gas or electric cart please? Thanks
That's a decision only you can make based on your preferences

[Rwirish]

Avoid electric, the driving range is simply insufficient.

[rsmurano]

Gas for many reasons which is also explained on past forum topics. I have 11,000 miles on a 2.5 year old Yamaha quiet drive 2 cart, put in regular gas at Walmart with no issues, and the cart runs full throttle everywhere we go. If I was a snowbird, I would add some stabil and run it for a few miles before I would leave. It’s cheap insurance. If I was gone for 6 months I might even put on a smart trickle charger. I did this same thing when winterizing my boat when I lived in snow country.

[LeRoySmith]

Avoid electric, the driving range is simply insufficient.

I'm getting 75 out 80 miles a charge in my electric cart, its an evolution d5 4 forward facing. I bought mine at Hidden Creek and they were fair priced and easy to work with, top notch customer service.

I seldom go 75 miles in a day, I wonder if anyone does?

[Ducatigator]

Welcome. Exciting times! I did extensive research on both and all the brands within each category. More importantly, I did research on brands outside of the village golf car store. They are a bit limited on choice.

I ended up choosing lithium over gas. Easier, quiet and no smell. Now, super important to get the 210 battery if you choose lithium. It will give you 60 plus miles per charge. You will have no issues at all. I bought my cart March 2024 and I have gone 1200 miles since new. I use it all day. I go everywhere. I live down in Dabney. I can go to Spanish Springs and back and still have 20/30 percent left. Nice thing about lithium.. no maintenance and most are warrantied for 5 years+. Lift up the little hills is very responsive. Many models have an off switch so you turn "off" the battery while you are gone and stop the drain.

At the end, I think you are good either way. Each have their +/-

Choose comfort for sure if you plan on using it all day for extended mile use.

Everyone allows test drives. Go to different stores, try different brands and see what you like.

Good luck and welcome again!

[sowilts]

Closing on home next week, next purchase will be a golf cart. We will be "Snow Flakes" so only visiting a few times a year for a couple of months each time. The main question: Gas or electric cart please? Thanks
Took me 4 years to decide. Used all of them at various golf courses. EZGO Elite Lithium. Comfortable and 60 mile range. Plug in in and when we go to Maryland or Hawaii to visit it holds the charge. I ride my bike on the paths and can smell the exhaust in the tunnels. Top speed 22. Welcome, this is a fantastic place to explore and retire. Great neighborhoods and feel very safe. 24 hour patrols.

[Harold.wiser]

Gas!!

[MaryMS]

I can’t speak to long term battery storage issue, but otherwise love our Atomic Electric cart.
We get 100 miles on one charge, no worries about cost of gas. We have heat and air conditioning, windshield wipers, electric windows, and no stinky fumes. No problems with use on golf courses. I feel much safer in it.

[Nell57]

I'm getting 75 out 80 miles a charge in my electric cart, its an evolution d5 4 forward facing. I bought mine at Hidden Creek and they were fair priced and easy to work with, top notch customer service.

I seldom go 75 miles in a day, I wonder if anyone does?

True, most of us don’t go 75 miles in a day. But my first cart was an electric, and as the batteries aged the range decreased.

So the next time I bought a Quiettech… and love it.
I just watch the gas gage .

[MCJEFE]

Lithium period, end of story.

They're stealthily quiet, zero maintenance, no fumes, no exhaust noise, no memory, ypu can top off charge any time, it has none of the draw backs of lead acid or gas.

When you leave you simply leave the battery at approximately 70-80% charge and top it up when you return. Most LFP, lithium iron phosphate batteries will self discharge approximately only 2-3% per month.

Battery range us heavily impacted by driving style and tire diameter.

My Battery size recommendations if you like to drive a lot:
- 105ah, is the bare minimum if you want to travel between the Squares. ~30-40 miles range. Likely to experience some range anxiety at times. Charge nightly or every other night.


- 160ah, Large enough to go anywhere in The Villages. ~45-60 miles of range. Range anxiety doesn't exist. Charge 1-2 times per week.

- 200+ah, Large enough to go anywhere in The Villages. ~60-80 miles of range. You laugh when someone mentions range anxiety! You typically charge only 1 maybe 2 times per week.

Your gasser neighbors are jealous but won't admit it.

[golfing eagles]

Lithium period, end of story.

They're stealthily quiet, zero maintenance, no fumes, no exhaust noise, no memory, ypu can top off charge any time, it has none of the draw backs of lead acid or gas.

When you leave you simply leave the battery at approximately 70-80% charge and top it up when you return. Most LFP, lithium iron phosphate batteries will self discharge approximately only 2-3% per month.

Battery range us heavily impacted by driving style and tire diameter.

My Battery size recommendations if you like to drive a lot:
- 105ah, is the bare minimum if you want to travel between the Squares. ~30-40 miles range. Likely to experience some range anxiety at times. Charge nightly or every other night.


- 160ah, Large enough to go anywhere in The Villages. ~45-60 miles of range. Range anxiety doesn't exist. Charge 1-2 times per week.

- 200+ah, Large enough to go anywhere in The Villages. ~60-80 miles of range. You laugh when someone mentions range anxiety! You typically charge only 1 maybe 2 times per week.

Your gasser neighbors are jealous but won't admit it.

No, FAR from the "end of story"

You forgot range is also dependent upon the age of the batteries and that you will need to replace those batteries for $9-1,200" within the lifetime of the cart.

Range anxiety???? I can drive my Yamaha from Moultrie Creek to Lopez, play 18 and return on 1/4 tank gas. An electric cart will be dead somewhere between Glenview and Palmer on the return trip. And if I were inattentive and ran out of gas stuck side by side with an EV, I'll get a gallon from Kart-aide in 15 minutes and be on my way. You'll be getting a flatbed tow.

That being said, build a reliable electric that gets 80 miles on a charge and doesn't lose range with age and has 20 year battery warranty and I'm in due to the quiet and lack of fumes. But that technology is not here yet.

[phylt]

Avoid electric, the driving range is simply insufficient.

????? old school answer. Our lithium cart gets 80-100 miles. Smooth as silk. No noise, no odor, no worries.

[Bay Kid]

For the best riding cart you must have a Yamaha.

[Bay Kid]

I can’t speak to long term battery storage issue, but otherwise love our Atomic Electric cart.
We get 100 miles on one charge, no worries about cost of gas. We have heat and air conditioning, windshield wipers, electric windows, and no stinky fumes. No problems with use on golf courses. I feel much safer in it.

I passed 1 of those yesterday on the side of the road. 2 young girls on their phone. They drove it too long and ran out of juice.

[mrf0151]

Test drive any of the electric carts and then test drive the Yamaha. The Yamaha has a more car like steering and a more car like ride with the independent suspension. Take some fast corner turns and you will see what I am saying. For us it was SAFETY first and the Yamaha won that, not even close.

[LeRoySmith]

Test drive any of the electric carts and then test drive the Yamaha. The Yamaha has a more car like steering and a more car like ride with the independent suspension. Take some fast corner turns and you will see what I am saying. For us it was SAFETY first and the Yamaha won that, not even close.

This is great advice, we test drove a bunch and the Atlas was the best of the lot (Star was very close 2nd) until we drove the Evolution d5, all the weight being between the axles sold us. We asked someone to ride on the back of each brand/style, when you add a heavy body behind the rear axle they all suffer greatly. To be fair I did not drive a 4 forward facing Yamaha but after the electric experience of the Star and Atlas I didn't see that as a good option.

But again, for me you hit the nail on the head, test em all they way you will use them.

[golfing eagles]

????? old school answer. Our lithium cart gets 80-100 miles. Smooth as silk. No noise, no odor, no worries.

How many of those "80-100" miles is on the back of a flatbed????:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[golfing eagles]

I passed 1 of those yesterday on the side of the road. 2 young girls on their phone. They drove it too long and ran out of juice.

The cart or their phones ????? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[spd2918]

If I were only visiting now and then I'd opt for a cheap used gas cart. Used Stabil gas treatment and leave it on a trickle charger and it will always be ready to go.

[Professor]

Given your stated circumstances gas is the clear choice. You most definitely don’t want very very expensive lithium batteries sitting idle roasting in a hot garage for extended periods of absence. Get a gas cart, use ethanol free gas, leave the tank full and the battery on a trickle charger/maintainer when not there, and leave your home worry free knowing your cart will be good to go when you return. Just remember to check the air in your tires when returning.

Agreed. That is what I do when I am gone and everything is fine when I return. Good reminder about the tires. I learned that the hard way driving them on low air...they wore much faster.

[Tvflguy]

How many of those "80-100" miles is on the back of a flatbed????:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

???? No idea what this means. ????

[golfing eagles]

???? No idea what this means. ????

It means 2 things:

1) I highly doubt their electric cart gets up to 100 miles on a single charge

2) When they run out of charge in 45 miles, they will get towed, just can't add a gallon of gas.

[fdpaq0580]

It means 2 things:

1) I highly doubt their electric cart gets up to 100 miles on a single charge

2) When they run out of charge in 45 miles, they will get towed, just can't add a gallon of gas.

Agree! Miles per charge? Doesn't really mean much. With all the plusses of EV's, when you run out of "juice" , it isn't quick and easy to put the "juice" back in an EV. If you happen to misjudge in a gas vehicle, a can of gas will get you back on the road.
I still think EVs are great, but a quick and easy recharge from tow truck ain't gonna happen. Yet.

[golfing eagles]

Agree! Miles per charge? Doesn't really mean much. With all the plusses of EV's, when you run out of "juice" , it isn't quick and easy to put the "juice" back in an EV. If you happen to misjudge in a gas vehicle, a can of gas will get you back on the road.
I still think EVs are great, but a quick and easy recharge from tow truck ain't gonna happen. Yet.

Really??? You know it makes me nervous when you agree with me :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[jamesrcorbett]

After listening to all the golf cart experts we decided to buy a new Club Car gas powered. After a week of the noise we traded the gas in for an electric. My wife I can now listen to music and actually talk with one another. We use the cart for golf, travel to the squares and just for an evening ride. Love the quite.

[Tvflguy]

It means 2 things:

1) I highly doubt their electric cart gets up to 100 miles on a single charge

2) When they run out of charge in 45 miles, they will get towed, just can't add a gallon of gas.

1 You are wrong. We get at least 80 miles on our lithium cart. And the meter/monitor is spot on.

2 “run out of charge”??? C’mon, really. If someone is stupid enough to not charge when needed before 80 miles….

I understand that some are dead-set against elec/batt carts, but let’s use some logic and facts…. Geez.

[WYgladiator]

Both are great choices. But most manufacturers will suggest draining down an electric cars batteries every 60-90 days to keep the batteries life expectancy stable. If you are not going to be there often enough to do that, it might be a argument for a gas car that will not have that particular concern.
Good luck, and welcome to the neighborhood.

[golfing eagles]

1 You are wrong. We get at least 80 miles on our lithium cart. And the meter/monitor is spot on.

2 “run out of charge”??? C’mon, really. If someone is stupid enough to not charge when needed before 80 miles….

I understand that some are dead-set against elec/batt carts, but let’s use some logic and facts…. Geez.

Let us know how many miles you get 2-3 years from now :1rotfl:;1rotfl::1rotfl:

For the record, I'm not against electric golf carts. I've already posted my criteria for switching to them. And the main reasons are quieter and no fumes. But if anyone thinks they are "saving the planet" by going electric, well......res ipsa loquitur

[Bill14564]

Both are great choices. But most manufacturers will suggest draining down an electric cars batteries every 60-90 days to keep the batteries life expectancy stable. If you are not going to be there often enough to do that, it might be a argument for a gas car that will not have that particular concern.
Good luck, and welcome to the neighborhood.

I have never seen that recommendation. In fact, I have seen the opposite - a recommendation to NOT drain the battery if it can be avoided.

Clearly, I have not found the article where you found your information. Can you provide a link?

[Cheapbas]

Closing on home next week, next purchase will be a golf cart. We will be "Snow Flakes" so only visiting a few times a year for a couple of months each time. The main question: Gas or electric cart please? Thanks

I’ve seen more and more electrics on the roads/paths over the last year or so, they are increasing in popularity. Get a lithium with 120AH, that’ll get you 50 miles or so on a charge.

[jimjamuser]

Closing on home next week, next purchase will be a golf cart. We will be "Snow Flakes" so only visiting a few times a year for a couple of months each time. The main question: Gas or electric cart please? Thanks
All electric vehicles are quieter and have fewer parts in the motor so theoretically would be more reliable. Lead acid batteries are cheaper if you don't put on a lot of miles. Lithium batteries cost more , but have greater range. Gas engines are noisier, if you like noise, and you might like to pump gas from time to time.

[jimjamuser]

Your definitely are correct that ethanol gas is cheaper, unless you have to fix a gummed up fuel delivery system caused by ethanol. You could be one of the lucky ones that never has a problem, or not! I view the xtra cost of ethanol free gas as buying piece of mind knowing my carts will always work fine after extended periods of non use. The last thing I want to deal with when returning to our Village’s home is golf cart problems.
Worried about the gasoline mucking up the engine. Get an electric golf cart and NOT have those type of worries. Electrons are cleaner. And don't smell.

[jimjamuser]

I would get a gas cart. Electric carts can run out of a charge and leave you stranded. Also, in the past, most garage fires were caused by electric carts.
I believe that E-golf cart causing garage fires is more myth than reality. After all gas vehicles have batteries for starters for cars in garages for 200 years.

[mrf0151]

After listening to all the golf cart experts we decided to buy a new Club Car gas powered. After a week of the noise we traded the gas in for an electric. My wife I can now listen to music and actually talk with one another. We use the cart for golf, travel to the squares and just for an evening ride. Love the quite.
How in the heck could you have chosen that noisy gas Club Car when you could have had the Yamaha, great riding and handling QuieTech?

[JMintzer]

Haha, you’ll be snow “birds” not flakes.:wave: But to answer your question!! EZ- Go Lithium battery is what I chose. The second I got into the gas one, I could smell the fumes and didn’t like the sound, even though it was “quiet tec” it wasn’t quite quiet enough for me. But the fumes… I couldn’t stand them. I’ve taken my cart out for as long as I could stand to be in a cart and didn’t even use 1/2 the charge. Battery life isn’t something that you should be concerned with, IMO but definitely try them all and see what you like best.

Snow Birds come for the winter and got back home. Snow "Flakes" come and go throughout the year...

[Packer Fan]

It means 2 things:

1) I highly doubt their electric cart gets up to 100 miles on a single charge

2) When they run out of charge in 45 miles, they will get towed, just can't add a gallon of gas.

I have 2 rental properties with late model Yamaha gas carts (one is a quietech the other just EFI). I have been doing this 10 years. I love Yamaha, but am looking at buying a D5 Lithium for myself because my wife hates the gas smell, and I like the quiet. All that said, I have Kart Aid on both carts for a reason, and both have been used multiple times lets see
1. Dead battery - once it just died, several times lights on for 18 holes, even though I warn them.
2. Broken clutch belt - several times, and I have them serviced annually
3. Flat tire
4. Out of gas (ok so they blew it).

There were a few others. Yamaha makes a great cart, but it has a motor, and motors break, usually when you are far from home. So just stop please.

[JMintzer]

After listening to all the golf cart experts we decided to buy a new Club Car gas powered. After a week of the noise we traded the gas in for an electric. My wife I can now listen to music and actually talk with one another. We use the cart for golf, travel to the squares and just for an evening ride. Love the quite.

That's what you get for buying a Club Car. If you're gonna' buy gas, get a Yamaha...

[sowilts]

I believe that E-golf cart causing garage fires is more myth than reality. After all gas vehicles have batteries for starters for cars in garages for 200 years.
Gas carts catch on fire also. EZGO elite has been fine for 4500 miles so far.

[HORNET]

Batteries that are not constantly being used and recharged can break down and become hard to keep recharged. Gas Golf Carts can be put on a trickle charger

[golfing eagles]

Gas carts catch on fire also. EZGO elite has been fine for 4500 miles so far.

And my Yamaha has been fine for 26,673 miles so far. I wonder if the EZ GO batteries will last that long.

[Bill14564]

And my Yamaha has been fine for 26,673 miles so far. I wonder if the EZ GO batteries will last that long.

Guaranteed for 8 years or 130,000 amp hours. (amp hour limit has since been removed)

4,000 miles/year would be 32,000 miles
50 miles on a 107Ah battery would be over 50,000 miles
It's likely that the warranty is conservative and the battery will last longer. Won't know for a few more years when some early models hit the 8 year mark.

[UpNorth]

Don't care about range. I go out with a full charge every day and never ran out. Don't care about the cost of the replacement battery 8-10 years down the road. The quietness, response and handling of a lithium cart vs gas is totally worth it. Drive both and find out for yourself.

[tophcfa]

Worried about the gasoline mucking up the engine. Get an electric golf cart and NOT have those type of worries.

Not worried about gasoline mucking up the engine, it’s the ethanol in the gas that mucks things up. Just use ethanol free gas and will NOT have those type of worries.

[MorTech]

The big problem with electric is you might be forced to talk to your wife.. Get a gas cart so you can't hear her.

[MorTech]

How in the heck could you have chosen that noisy gas Club Car when you could have had the Yamaha, great riding and handling QuieTech?

Agreed...Club Car and EZGO gas are stupid loud. Yamaha Quietech is the only gas cart I would even consider.

[phylt]

Let us know how many miles you get 2-3 years from now :1rotfl:;1rotfl::1rotfl:

For the record, I'm not against electric golf carts. I've already posted my criteria for switching to them. And the main reasons are quieter and no fumes. But if anyone thinks they are "saving the planet" by going electric, well......res ipsa loquitur


Lithium batt/electric degrade is such a minor issue. The new tech is very stable and very long-lasting. Ours gets 80-100miles. And (per your comment) IF would lose 5% over 3 years (which is doubtful) that's 75-95 miles... Actually I would be thrilled with 50 miles... We never drive our cart over 25 miles in a day. Plug the cart into 100V garage outlet, into on-board charger, and in a few hours, it's 100%. Just like our EV car - always leave the garage with a 'full tank'. And virtually ZERO maintenance.

We are NOT "GREEN" in the least. The ONLY reason we decided to go batt/electric is the quiet, smoothness, no maintenance/ongoing costs, smell, etc. For us, it's perfect. To each their own....

[LeRoySmith]

The ONLY reason we decided to go batt/electric is the quiet, smoothness, no maintenance/ongoing costs, smell, etc. For us, it's perfect. To each their own....

don't let a naysayer get in your head, if its good for you what else matters