[richs631]

Originally Posted by cemlopez

With the tremendous growth of The Villages and the long distances from the different amenities, I think it is about time that electric charging stations be installed at strategic locations. (a good example is the softball fields at Everglades, if you live around CR466 or North of it, it is impossible to make the round trip with out running out of power).
Just something to think about.

Truth be said, if any electric car can’t make the round trip from north of 466 to Everglades softball field then electric cars are doomed in the US

[Smith811]

The Villages should not have to pay for charging stations because you won’t buy a gas cart and want to drive a long distance.
How do you buy an automobile? I buy the one that meets my requirements. I buy my golf cart the same way.

[J1ceasar]

That's probably the funniest suggestion yet. It's always the government. Who do you think gives the government all that money? It's you and me silly

[Lindaws]

Don’t buy elecreic

[Joe C.]

There are always people who want "something for nothing".
They want to have their cart charged for free. How about filling up my gasoline golf cart while I'm parked?
Electric golf carts aren't pollution free. Instead of spouting pollutants out their tail pipe, they spout it out at the powerplant's system.

[Mulliganguy]

I have lead acid batteries and from Hillsborough to Red/Gray Fox was 11 miles. Came back via the chitty chatty bridge and home from there was around 33 miles and no problem. Had plenty of charge left.

[mydavid]

Originally Posted by cemlopez

With the tremendous growth of The Villages and the long distances from the different amenities, I think it is about time that electric charging stations be installed at strategic locations. (a good example is the softball fields at Everglades, if you live around CR466 or North of it, it is impossible to make the round trip with out running out of power).
Just something to think about.

I don't see it, people siting in their golf carts a few hours why it charges enough so you can get home.

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by Jima64

If you were to measure the amount of electricity to charge your cart it isn't that much. Of course the initial cost of stations would be but the Villages can afford this, you would think and hav a system to pay for charging. I would use this facility for the convenience.

So with this thinking they should provide free gas for our golf cars.

[Astron]

Originally Posted by pablo cruze

Sorry that I haven't thrown in any opinions - only facts and ideas.

I am stunned! I have only been on Talk of the Villages for only a few months, but was unaware that a comment containing only purely factual evidence would be an acceptable post! Based on the threads I have read, I thought posts and comments had to be only opinion based! I surmised that facts, especially ones that disproved anyone’s opinions, were discouraged and should used with great restraint!
Facts!? Wow, this could change everything!
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[beeneyra]

That's a great idea. I think 10 dollars each 30 minutes is a fair price. We need to come up with an adapter we can purchase so it can work with all brands of carts. Maybe a selector switch to chose the correct voltage. My cart is 36volts where some are 48volts and even higher. Be nice to be able to top off the batteries with water after charging as well. I don't like the acid getting on my garage floor.

[Waltdisney4life]

Love the idea you should have to use your credit card to be charged one dollar per minute now charging this way the person who uses it should pay for it

[merrymini]

The villages missed the boat not putting in chargers for electric carts. I keep my cart fully charged and can go any where with my batteries. The gas carts stink, no matter what anyone says. Just go through a tunnel and you can barely catch your breath for the fumes. They are terrible polluters too. There are no emission checks on golf carts unlike cars. I will pay for my electric and you can pay for your gas, thank you.

[rwfisher1969]

Charging stations could be just like Tesla's charging stations. They are set up with credit card readers. You pay for the power that you charge to your batteries.

[DeanFL]

Originally Posted by Windguy

Well, except for the noise and pollution. The fumes in the tunnels are terrible.

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we NEVER seem to hear about this issue from 'environmentalists'. The co2 pollution from small gasoline engines is awful - case in point our tunnels. There is NO pollution controls on these engines - gas carts, lawn equipment etc etc.

We are not necessarily 'Green' but do have an elec cart and I do my own lawn with batt/elec mower & equipment. We made these decisions because 1) we didn't like the noise/jerkiness/smell of gas carts when moving to TV 7 years ago. 2) batt lawn equip is so easy to use and quiet.

I would consider an EV auto, but our ICE MB has low mileage and we love it.

This all said, if our Tomberlin batt/elec cart croaked and we need a replacement - I would be tempted to go with latest quiet gas cart - but would still put a Lithium batt cart up first...
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[jmaccallum]

Originally Posted by cemlopez

With the tremendous growth of The Villages and the long distances from the different amenities, I think it is about time that electric charging stations be installed at strategic locations. (a good example is the softball fields at Everglades, if you live around CR466 or North of it, it is impossible to make the round trip with out running out of power).
Just something to think about.

I’m not sure about charging stations, either, because of the time it takes to charge a cart. Overnight is best.

I think a lot of people are afraid of electric carts (oh my gosh, what if I run out of juice, I’m stranded!) Newer electric carts are drastically improved.

I have a 72 volt EZGO with lead acid batteries (lithium came out just after I bought it). I can go from SS to Brownwood 3 times easy in one day, and still be above 1/4 charge when done. My cart is faster than most gas carts. (though I don’t speed). My cart doesn’t slow down on the SS bridge like most gas carts (torque is amazing). My cart is quiet (doesn’t sound like a lawn mower) And my cart doesn’t stink (just go through any tunnel if you think gas carts don’t). I pay 2 cents a mile vs. 6 cents for a gas cart. And I charge my cart overnight about every 2 or 3 days. My batteries are now almost 4 years old performing as they did new, and I check water every other month. IMHO the newer electric carts are better. And I’m glad to see the cart shops offering more and more versions. Try one out, I think you’d really be surprised.