Perhaps a “rookie question” but why is it so hard to find a late model EV golf cart?
 

Having purchased a house here, I am looking for a late model electric golf cart with lithium ion batteries and upgraded (comfortable) seats.

I’ve been searching the classified ads here and elsewhere but can’t find anything that seems like it’ll work for me.

Is new ($23,000+) the only real option? I’m surprised that there aren’t more used carts for sale.

Do most used carts get sold back to the local dealerships?

Does anyone know (as a percentage) the proportion of electric vs. gas carts in The Villages?

Thanks for any insights.

Those who have them love them. It's also possible to upgrade a non lithium cart.

I would start at the Villages Golf Car store or the Villages Discount Golf Cart store to see what they have for new and used. If you want something good and with a warranty you should look at the stores. If I was to make a guess I would say 80% gas to 20% electric.

Yeah...Golf carts are stupid expensive. Try Discount Golf Cart or Bradley's in Wildwood.

Golf Carts and Electric Vehicles For Sale In Wildwood FL

I purchased a lithium cart from the villages golf carts 2 years ago. I’m not sure if they still offer it but it was new but refurbished? ( that’s not the right word ) anyway, I got to pick all the colors and features for the build. It did take several months to get but they gave me a loaner golf cart for the entire time. It was less than 13K out the door. I’m very happy with it and have never had an issue. They did try to sell me a Yamaha quiet-tech, they really push those but I stood firm. I absolutely didn’t want that engine noise. Or gas smell.

Units is current operation? I'd guess it's at least 20:1 Gas, maybe more.

Sale of New Carts? Probably 10:2 Gas

Electric Lithium didn't really become practical and available, until the last 3-4 years. 2 years ago, ClubCar didn't even offer Lithium as an available option.

Just a guess, but I suspect anyone who needs to sell an Electric Cart, has a list of friends and neighbors who want it.

There are gas or ev fans on this site. If you are using a cart just as a mode of transport we will use electric.

But we also play in multiple golf groups At courses that are 60-70 minutes away, plus play of 18holes (exec only short 9). New batteries, no worries, but as they age many of those we play golf with drive their gas cart. 140 minute drive plus golf no worries on new batteries, but the older carts they just don’t trust them.

But as I stated there are strong feelings on gas or electric in TV.

Our oldest gas cart was 2006 still going strong, along with a gas 2016.

If course is too far, we would get in car and rent, ride in cart is hard on the bones, lol.

We’d kinda hoped that we could buy something like this (refurbished with some personal touches) but that doesn’t seem to be an option now.

Plus, there’s a dearth of used electric golf carts. The cost for new is $23,000 which seems like a lot of money for a cute little cart.

Thanks so much for the many helpful responses. I appreciate it very much.

Welcome to TV, carts in the bubble will be the most expensive, out side of TV or even other states will get you a more reasonable price. Don’t forget you will need service on that cart down the road

If you want a golf cart with the best ride and handling (more car like) then find a Yamaha electric, years 2012 and newer. Usually, you can purchase these fairly cheap when the owner is motivated to get rid of cart and they do not want to deal with changing the batteries.
Then have a company like Battery Boys change to a lithium batteries system.
Keep in mind, you may on an older cart need to do various upgrades like comfy seats and maybe put on a new set of tires. All and all you will be far less expensive than the $23K you mentioned.

I've noticed more golf courses switching to lithium golf carts these days, so I expect these will hit the re-conditioned market before long. Several months ago, The Villages Golf Carts were selling refurbished EZ-Go lithium carts.

If you are looking for new ev golf cart you should check out custom drive on 441/27 new one with everything on it 13,000.00 to 13,900.00 just opened up close to lows on 441/27

I have a white 2023 EZGO Lithium battery cart purchased from The Villages Golf Carts at Sumter Landing with all the goodies and upgraded seat that I need to sell. It’s my wife’s cart, we are snow birds and she has used it for about 4 months. If you are interested call me at 419/343-0135. Ken

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Look into the evolution. Someone in Ocala sells them

Try Nobles. They are very fair and they only sell refurbished (and they r like new) carts. If you talk to Jason (the owner) he will bend over backwards to get what you want.

The Villages Golf Cars manager told me 40% of new cart sales in The Villages are now electric. He said it will be over 50% next year.

People like them and don’t sell them. Don’t quote me on this, but I think I was told at Villages Golf Cars six months ago while a friend was buying one that in 2020, when I ordered one, about 30% of their sales had Lithium ion batteries, but now it’s about 90%. People are realizing that the lithium ion batteries are far superior to lead batteries and so much quieter than gas carts. But when you fancy them up, they are expensive. Yes, I paid about $23,000 for mine, and so did my friend, but that includes, say, $2,000 for fancy seats.

Not any more. They stopped selling and servicing Evolution. The Villages Discount Golf Cars are listed as the local Evolution dealer, but they are no longer selling or servicing Evolution as well. Closest dealer is in Clermont (The Golf Cart Company), and they do offer mobile service here in The Villages for their carts.

I was extremely interested in the new Evolution D5, but it only comes with a 110AH battery - too small for me, I'm on the extreme north end of The Villages. I had ordered one with a 205AH battery, but after 3 months of waiting the order was cancelled by Evolution. It was a new product, and they couldn't deliver working units to dealers, so the 205AH on the D5 has been cancelled.

If you buy used, factor in the battery life, at $5k, replacement Li battery can't be ignored. I bought new, and yeah, not cheap. I considered gas, but like anything gas, there are maintenance costs unique to gas, the cost of gas/mile vs. electric/mile. But getting into a good used gas cart is much cheaper, so I guess it's personal taste. As far as the range, people talking about 140 min cart rides, no thanks, I'm not wasting that much of my remaining years when I could be a 10-15 car ride and rent a cart. But, if you want to cart it, the Star Sirius have about an 75-80 range, which is far and away more than needed to get anywhere and play a couple rounds.

Lithium Batteries only out a couple years so no turnover yet and most people are satisfied with performance up till now. Time will tell if they start failing before the 6-10 years they say they will last as the replacement cost is easily double the standard battery. Try Crown Carts in Wildwood, same Star Carts as the Villages but less expensive and family owned so atmosphere more friendly.

3782 New Moon Ave he has a 57 Chevy 4 seat EV. Wants 13.900 or offer.

Careful. They're on SR 200 and close by several golf communities. They used to be the only Evolution Dealer and used to service them.

They sold a few to neighbors in Ocala, who complain that they still sell them, but do not service them now.
I did not verify that, but it's what we've been hearing.
I can't imagine why. An Evolution plant is in Ocala.

I guess it’s just depends what you want to spend. Both good carts but the gas might be slightly louder but the gas cart are cheaper to maintain. But I can see money isn’t a problem.

Yes they are that expensive. You might try searching a few hours outside of the villages for a better deal and arrange for transport. Ultimately the service options are better here. Even though I pard a tidy sum, I happy. Thanks kids.

I have a 2022 Crown Lithium Ion golf cart for sale in the classified section.
 

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My wife has a 2022 Evolution Golf Cart that we hardly use; it has less than 2,000 miles on it. She might be interested in selling it; would you be interested? It has lithium batteries with an 80 mile range; I have the same cart and the range is accurate, we have never been in danger of running out of juice.

I am happy with my EZGO. Quiet, comfortable, easy to charge, locks when it stops and doesn’t slow down on hills.

I just bought a new 2023 Ezgo Golf Cart with Lithium batteries in March for $24,000. Unfortunately the way it's designed with their new gas pedal system is hard on my knee. I got all the perk's........sleekline sliding doors, upgraded seats .....undercarraige lights etc.
I have hardly used it. Have all the warranty paperwork . Willing to sell for $20,000. Beautiful color.
Call if interested 352-753-5212 (landline) My name is Lola lolababy@comcast.net

The newer ev at villages was a star cart with lithium batteries. They day thos batteries last eight years. The old way you would need new batteries every 4 years. That would give you about $1200 over 8 years for 2 new batteries. There pricing was always over$22,000 crazy. Remember how much cheaper there was a EV price over gas.

There are some resales out there few and far between. The seats are comfortable. I have one I am going to sell. It is a 4 seater. 2022 830 miles. Star Sirius back up camera, speedometer, self cancelling turn signals, headlights are bright with high and low beam. It has a rabbit and turtle mode, I added arm rests and front shelf. Very comfortable ride & quiet. New are over 23K I have been told. If interested in seeing it message me. Located right off of 466a always garage kept.

You’re not going to save that much by going out of TV. The person that wants a EV lithium battery cart, does that person think it’s any better than any other cart. I would talk to people that have electric & gas cart instead of investing so much in a golf cart that’s just smaller than a EV passenger car. Just me but I think they’re trying to show people that I have lots of money, When they say EV they’re saying we’re trying to find a expensive EV cart!

Oops. Duplicate.

I’m in DeSoto. Can you send me your phone number?

We bought an Evolution two seater from Villages Discount back in September 2021. It needed some work around the battery/charging system, but all under warranty. Seems to be doing OK now. We don't ever go that far in it so even if it begins to lose range from the about 60+ miles we estimate we have now, it wouldn't be that big of a deal to us. Who wants to ride in a golf cart 60 miles? At 20 MPH that's three hours!

You are absolutely correct 3 hours in a golf cart no way. We did 2 hours once and cried “uncle” never again.

We have a 2022 Sirius 4 seater showroom condition with all the bells and whistles we bought NEW last year and don't use it. We paid $22,000 for it. Only has 30 miles on it. Garaged. 80 hour LITHIUM Ion battery. Still has warranty. LED lighting. Canopy. Several upgrades. Asking $15,000. Call me at 260-414-3111 if interested. Rebecca

Slightly louder? I don't know about that. They all sound like lawn mowers to me, even the Quiet Tech carts.

As you get older, your hearing starts to go. That's why you still see so many gas carts around.