Golf carts at Costco!
 

I see that Costco (in Clermont) is hosting a traveling road show for Icon EV golf carts from Dec 1 to Dec 17th. Anyone been down there to see them or see what they are offering for how much?

12/01 - 12/17 Clermont 4600 Collina Terrace, Clermont, FL 34711

Here's the link on the Costco webpage:

https://www.costco.com/icon-ev-schedule.html

I took a brief look at them. Price points were OK versus a “custom” Villages gas unit. The Icons on display were all electric and had lead acid batteries. The most equipped unit on display was about $13k if I recall correctly - 2 plus rear facing 2. I noticed no rain gear on the display carts for what it’s worth and seats, while varied colors were mostly of a standard variety. I might be interested in an electric cart in the future but I personally wouldn’t choose a non-lithium.

That's good information. Disappointing though. Thought they'd be a better product and/or a better price.

Who provides warranty service and then service after warranty?

Please DYODD. I just looked at them for about 5 minutes. The main thing I noted was non-lithium which I’d not choose. Costco doesn’t seem to market much Junk so they may be decent vehicles overall. But, I still like my “made to order” Yamaha more. They reminded me of some of the Evolution carts my neighbors have.

Yes, great idea, DYODD. Do Your Own Due Diligence.

That usually starts off with research, and quite a bit of it.

Let's see....where can I find a focus group that:

A) Doesn't cost time/money to organize;
B) Has a lot of first hand consumer experience with golf carts;
C) Is well educated and articulate;
D) Is a relevant local population sample, and;
E) Will respond in a timely manner (not the weeks of questionnaire returns)?

Oh yeah- Maybe putting a post up on a web forum of The Villages residents. Great idea, Spartan86, thanks!

P.S.- MSU blows.

So ball park sunbrella about $800? Additional

Icon has a dealership in Wildwood on 301

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1100 on a 4 seater Yamaha quiet tech at luxis in leesburg

Rather just buy from China myself can buy a couple spare for parts at the price they want here $3477 and free shipping or the 72v $4,967.42 | 4 Seats 2+2 Off Road Electric Golf Cart

I shopped several providers, and custom Sunbrella enclosures are running around $1,000 for standard 2 seater cart, and $1,150 for a 4 seat forward facing cart (extented).

Yes, but will they provide warranty work and ongoing service on a vehicle they didn't sell you? That seems to be the norm at golf cart dealers here in The Villages.

Will the EV manufacturer give a warranty if the cart's batteries explode. Many are having issues.

Some of these carts for big box stores don't have turf tires, so they wouldn't be allowed on a golf course. Personally, I have the Star Sirius 2+2 with 210 Ah battery and very happy with it. BUT, $$$

Ohiobuckeye
 

Sorry, saw the letters EV, I’m not an EV fan. People can bad mouth me all they want. I heard all the bad things about EV’s way before 99% of us ever heard about this great battery operated new cart or car 38 yrs.ago in my yrs. Working for an auto company, & EV’s are way to early for us, to many issue’s!

Yes, I have been there and gave them a look. Very good looking carts, all electric, low prices: $8500-$11,000. But the gotcha is only 25 mile range. :/

Been there .Price around 9,000. Range is 25 miles that's with brand new batteries .Very heavy, 1300 lbs. Except for the base model, they are very tall and will not fit through all the tunnels, especially in the north area. They will offer you the option of buying lithium batteries. My husband who was the lead engineer on the first electric car, EV1, made by GM is not buying this golf cart.

That’s for the husband info. Plus depending on where you live 25 miles isn’t going to let you play an executive, and not have worry if you can get home

If you want to see them go to Walmart on 441. They have two on display.

I had a very positive experience renting an Icon cart at Bradly's Auto Mall in Wildwood.

I needed a 4-seater to whisk my out-of-town guests around in Villages style. I was delivered a model with dual lithium batteries boasting a 100-mile+ range, Let me tell you, this wasn't your grandma's golf cart.

This machine had way more torque than my Yamaha Drive2, even loaded down with four adults. Plus, we cruised all over The Villages for a week and the battery never dipped below 80%.

The absence of an optional enclosure wasn't a concern as the weather during our rental period was perfect.

I understand Costco's only offers Icons with lead acid batteries after the hoverboard fiasco, but it's a shame they miss out on Icon's best option.

100 mile plus range? No range stated on the Icon site.

Anyone take a look at the Colman carts at Walmart?

I was told that the Icon carts on display at Clermont Costco were all lead acid due to some rule that Costco had about having large lithium batteries in their warehouses.

I know the Bradley's sells the lithium Icon carts though in Wildwood.

There's a good thread on them here:

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...motive-345162/

Icon EV Carts
 

My wife and I looked at the Icon 4 Seater (2 facing rear) at the new Costco in Clermont. There were at least 2 salesmen there, we spoke with Bradley, owner of Bradley's Golf Cars in Wildwood. The 4 seater (E-40) we looked at had 8 AGM Batteries and seem to remember that it had a good range before needing a charge. Bradley seemed to encourage ur to go for the lithium batteries (better range and longer life). We are tempted to go see him at his dealership in Wildwood to take a look at a 4 Seat with all 4 seats facing forward (E-40 FL). I asked Bradley about servicing and he said that he would have the cart picked up and serviced at his dealership. Hoping to find more info (DYDD), hope to see more comments here in the near future. The pricing changes on December 23.

We saw those carts yesterday. One thing that struck me was their height. I would make sure that they can clear the tunnels. Especially the northern tunnels.

Excellent point about buying something that is really not a proven product. Who is going to service it in the future if the off brand does not make it. Safer to buy a cart from one of the "Big 3" manufacturers.
As far as your mentioning that The Villages Cart Stores only service what they sell, well they sell at least 400 new carts a month so they have no choice to make sure that can take care of "Their Customers". Smart business!

Whoa! Even if they only profit $100/cart (which I find to be low), that's $40K gross/mo income! Not bad! Especially when you are owned by the landlord so you can set your own space lease ;-)

Respectfully disagree, they will only service carts they sell in their attempt to maintain their monopoly. Could you imagine a Toyota dealer saying they sell so many cars they won't service cars purchased elsewhere. It's not smart business, it's called monopolistic practice.

The first electric car came out 150 years ago.