[DrBrutyle109]

Originally Posted by tsmall22204

Good for you. Gas carts are also polluting the air. Florida does not care about pollution but I do. I do have a zero emissions car but all garden tools are battery including my golf cart.

I think the bazillions of cars on the road each day might be a little bigger issue that carts.

[Rwirish]

Not good IMO, gas is the way to go.

[Alinewilkins]

Originally Posted by Tyrone Shoelaces

What? No mention of lithium?
It's a game changer.

Converted my lead acid battery cart to lithium several months ago and absolutely love it. It’s definitely more expensive than lead acid batteries, but no dealing with water and acid spills. Maintenance free. Plus they’re supposed to last up to 10 years. Check back with me in 10 years lol. Oh and the range before recharge is amazing. If I did nothing but drive the cart all day I think I still would have power left when I got home.

[csricksdds]

How many garage fires has a gas caused verses the electric?

[mrrmauu]

Originally Posted by tsmall22204

Good for you. Gas carts are also polluting the air. Florida does not care about pollution but I do. I do have a zero emissions car but all garden tools are battery including my golf cart.

If you think electric is good for the environment, I suggest you research how electricity is generated. It’s anything but clean.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by JimJohnson

I see this discussion a lot and yesterday did a practical exercise. We took off from our home in Chitty Chatty, drove to Walgreens in Colony Plaza, then drove around our old neighborhood of Duval. Then we proceeded to the Brownwood Square, over the 44 Bridge to Megasen Road, on to Bradford and finally swung East to home in Chitty Chatty. Approx 22 miles and the cart/batteries are 3 years old. The Gauge dropped below half, so my guess would be about 15 miles remains on the batteries. We drive this cart at least once a day, every day, so no replacement is in site for now. For us, we will never buy another gas cart due to the jerkiness, smell and worst of all the noise.

That's nice. We'll stick to Gas.

[Trynforpar]

I’m a big fan of gas engines in golf carts. I only wish I could fit a V8 into it. Now that would be loads of fun.

[Garwood1]

There a kit out there that will get electric up to and over 30 but it does reduce distance - I’m representing a company that makes a light weight solar unit that attaches to roof and will help charge a cart up to 100 watts-designed to extend battery life

[oxfordreb52@gmail.com]

Just had a tuneup last month in my 2018 Yamaha. It had never had a tune up from the previous owner and it has the quiet ride technology. It also had a jerk at the startup every time I pressed the gas petal. What caused it was a bad belt that needed to be replaced. Once replaced, no more jerking has taken place and it drives like a dream. It is a great cart.

[richl]

Lithium batteries do not require refilling and some come with a 7-year warranty

[Travelhunter123]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

Yea, I have a lithium Atomic. Get solid 60 up to 65 miles on a charge normally and 40-50 with the air conditioner or heater running continuously which I rarely use anyway. Cart and batteries are 27 months old with over 8000 miles and I haven't lost a mile through battery degradation yet thanks to lithium and do keep a mileage record each charge. It charges with a small plug on the side so an external charger isn't needed. I plug it in once a week before I go to bed whether it needs it or not. No hassle. 65 miles should get me end to end here in TV if I wanted to make the trip.

What I can't understand about the regular electrics running around here that have been UPGRADED to (not factory designed for) lithium is the fact like 200++ lbs of ballast is lost which doesn't seem very safe regarding tip overs relative to the C.O.G. In any case, if you buy a NEW electric factory lithium is the only way to go.

Just bought an atomic, before I had a 2018 Yamaha
Check them out before you buy
They are so comfortable, air conditioned, heated, SiriusXM, radio and windshield wipers. So much fun to drive

[banjobob]

Quick fix to slow electric carts , install high speed motor.

[Travelhunter123]

Originally Posted by Garwood1

There a kit out there that will get electric up to and over 30 but it does reduce distance - I’m representing a company that makes a light weight solar unit that attaches to roof and will help charge a cart up to 100 watts-designed to extend battery life

The Atomic, can do 35 mph without modification
It can be street legal by registering and insuring

[Kgcetm]

Most people seem to think The Villages have enough rules. Freedom of choice is a wonderful thing. Try it sometime.

[allsport]

Most of the fires in the garages in TV are caused by electric carts.