[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by CybrSage

According to Miriam-Webster, the duty does not have to be either punitive or protective in nature. The reason for the tariff is irrelevant.

"tariff
1 of 2
noun
tar·​iff ˈter-əf ˈta-rəf
1a: a schedule of duties imposed by a government on imported or in some countries exported goods
b: a duty or rate of duty imposed in such a schedule
2: a schedule of rates or charges of a business or a public utility
3: price, charge

2 of 2
verb
tariffed; tariffing; tariffs
transitive verb

1: to subject to a tariff"

So you agree that the statement, “There are NOT tariffs,” is false.

[GymJim]

Originally Posted by lawgolfer

Yamaha has an electric cart with a lithium battery. It has the same features as the Drive 2, including independent rear suspension. IRS is what makes Yamaha's ride so much better than other brands that have solid rear axles.

Yamaha's reliability is legendary. This includes every part, the drivetrain, suspension, brakes etc. That's why you see so many 10-15 year old ones running around The Villages. Parts are readily available both locally and on the internet. Yamaha dealers are well-established businesses as opposed to the ones that seem to pop up overnight on Hwy 301 and Hwy 441 and then disappear.

Finally, take a pleasant 25 minute drive south on Hwy 301 to Webster to visit Country Power Equipment, a long-time Yamaha dealer which sells the full line of Yamaha vehicles for ranchers, farmers, hunters and golfers. Your cart will be delivered to your house. When it needs service, a mechanic will come to your house (one is in The Villages most days of the week). The sales pitch will be low-key and pleasant. Finally, you will save $3,000 or more compared to the local dealer. In six years of reading TOTV, I have read many recommendations for Country Power and not one that criticizes the business.

I fully agree with everything LawGolfer wrote about the little known, but highly desirable Yamaha lithium battery-powered golf cart. Little known because very few people know Yamaha makes electric carts and highly desired because everyone who has ridden in my cart wants to buy one just like it. I bought mine at County Power Equipment in Webster in 2022 and have not regretted that decision for one second. If you like the Yamaha brand, the chassis and independent rear suspension of the gas-powered carts but hate the stink and sound they produce, then take a short trip to Webster and talk to the folks at County Power Equipment. You will be glad you did because you will get a silent, oder-free, magic carpet-like ride and save several thousand dollars in the process.
BTW: Don't let anyone BS you about range. I live south of 466A and have taken my cart to Terra del Sol, Hacienda Hills, Nancy Lopez and Glenview to play golf and then afterward down to Brownwood for dinner all on one charge.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by GymJim

about the little known, but highly desirable Yamaha lithium battery-powered golf cart.

BTW: Don't let anyone BS you about range. I live south of 466A and have taken my cart to Terra del Sol, Hacienda Hills, Nancy Lopez and Glenview to play golf and then afterward down to Brownwood for dinner all on one charge.

According the Yamaha website, their Lithium powered Golf cart has a Top Speed of 15 mph and maximum range of 38 miles.

[brownm1]

I also own a Star brand. No problems and plenty of battery for trips to Spanish Springs to Middleton the same day. Very quiet with great pickup.
Bought from The Villages golf carts.
In my opinion it is worth the expense.

[Joecooool418]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

According the Yamaha website, their Lithium powered Golf cart has a Top Speed of 15 mph and maximum range of 38 miles.

Yea, for their fleet model. With the standard mods everyone does - controller and motor, they get up to 30 mph+

[CybrSage]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

So you agree that the statement, “There are NOT tariffs,” is false.

Not enough information to answer that question.

What is the context in which that statement was made?

[MorTech]

Problem with Yamaha electric is you are stuck at 19.5 mph and a low range 105ah lithium battery. I suspect this is why TVGC doesn't sell them. I have a 2017 Yamaha AC with a Navitas controller and 150ah lithium battery I put together myself. It really is a good cart and never a problem. I can dial in torque and MPH using a bluetooth smart phone.

[Joecooool418]

Originally Posted by MorTech

Problem with Yamaha electric is you are stuck at 19.5 mph and a low range 105ah lithium battery. I suspect this is why TVGC doesn't sell them. I have a 2017 Yamaha AC with a Navitas controller and 150ah lithium battery I put together myself. It really is a good cart and never a problem. I can dial in torque and MPH using a bluetooth smart phone.

Problem solved -

Navitas 440A Controller AC Drive Conversion Kit, 4KW Motor (Yamaha DRIVE, Drive2) | GCTS

[bill72]

Originally Posted by tastiger74

we are lookingfor a new golf cart. Originally was thinking of an evolution but have heard that they have run into tariff etc issues and getting and parts has become challenging. Now considering an epic, star or denago. Please advise any comments and recommendations on your experience and best places to buy. Also, if buying outside of tv, how to get service? Much thanks and enjoy tv to the max! 👍😎

ezgo

[UpNorth]

Originally Posted by bill72

ezgo

Safest choice. Been selling lithium electric carts longer than anyone else down here. No problem with parts if you need them, but reliability is excellent, so not an issue.

[Hacker1]

Originally Posted by GymJim

I fully agree with everything LawGolfer wrote about the little known, but highly desirable Yamaha lithium battery-powered golf cart. Little known because very few people know Yamaha makes electric carts and highly desired because everyone who has ridden in my cart wants to buy one just like it. I bought mine at County Power Equipment in Webster in 2022 and have not regretted that decision for one second. If you like the Yamaha brand, the chassis and independent rear suspension of the gas-powered carts but hate the stink and sound they produce, then take a short trip to Webster and talk to the folks at County Power Equipment. You will be glad you did because you will get a silent, oder-free, magic carpet-like ride and save several thousand dollars in the process.
BTW: Don't let anyone BS you about range. I live south of 466A and have taken my cart to Terra del Sol, Hacienda Hills, Nancy Lopez and Glenview to play golf and then afterward down to Brownwood for dinner all on one charge.

We checked out Country Power Equipment at Webster, and ended up buying the same cart for virtually same price from The Villages Discount Golf Carts. It has the 160ah Eco brand LiFePo4 battery & Navitas controller, with an AC motor with a lifetime warranty. So far, we like it a lot.

[MorTech]

Honor Carts...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfjU5Ts0j9I

[Win1894]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

According the Yamaha website, their Lithium powered Golf cart has a Top Speed of 15 mph and maximum range of 38 miles.

Yes, as a fairly accurate rule-of-thumb, electric golf carts are capable of about 7 miles per kWh of energy in their battery. The electric Yamaha cart has a 5.736 kWh Li battery (51.2 volts X 106 Ah = 5736 Wh, 7 X 5.74 = ~40miles) according to their literature. That's good for a range of about 40 miles. Obviously, this can vary slightly based on cart weight and speed.

[Djean1981]

If you you're here year round (with the intense heat), I would visit the atomic cool cart shop in Wildwood. Having AC, radio, and GPS is a huge benefit. Also, I believe the carts are reinforced a bit. We love ours..

[lawgolfer]

Originally Posted by Hacker1

We checked out Country Power Equipment at Webster, and ended up buying the same cart for virtually same price from The Villages Discount Golf Carts. It has the 160ah Eco brand LiFePo4 battery & Navitas controller, with an AC motor with a lifetime warranty. So far, we like it a lot.

Villages Discount is not a Yamaha dealer. The Yamaha gas carts they sell are "fleet" carts that have been in service for several years at golf courses. The carts are stripped, cleaned up, repaired, and new bodies and accessories installed. I have several friends who bought a "rebuilt" cart and they are satisfied. However, as you noted, Country Power will sell you a new Yamaha for the same or less money. I don't know if the Yamaha electric carts sold by Villages Discount are new or rebuilt; however, as it is not a Yamaha dealer, I suspect that they have to be "rebuilt".