[tuccillo]

Then they will have create another PSA to tell people that reserving the charging stations is prohibited ;-)

Originally Posted by Walter123

If charging stations appear in the squares it won't be long until someone puts a rope across them to reserve for a friend.

[Walter123]

This thread has run out of gas.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by looneycat

most electrics, in their second year and beyond on their batteries, lose enough capacity to surprise you when it suddenly takes a long time getting up hills.

Must be the older technology carts but none of the Squares is that far from anyplace in TV. I think the problem is they don't plug them in at night or watch their instruments. I'm in the second year with two electrics which is why this subject always amazes me. Running out of power is, as it is when a gas cart runs out of gas, usually a user error.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by tuccillo

The original comment was about the range of a Tesla, not a golf cart, and presumably leaving The Villages after some sort of major event. Full disclosure: I don't own a Tesla or hybrid car and I have a gas golf cart.

Why not put portable gas generator in trunk of the tesla? When it goes dead get out the portable gas gen. Fire her up and charge away

[tuccillo]

I don't know. Ask Elon Musk.

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Why not put portable gas generator in trunk of the tesla? When it goes dead get out the portable gas gen. Fire her up and charge away

[looneycat]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Must be the older technology carts but none of the Squares is that far from anyplace in TV. I think the problem is they don't plug them in at night or watch their instruments. I'm in the second year with two electrics which is why this subject always amazes me. Running out of power is, as it is when a gas cart runs out of gas, usually a user error.

not so old tech as I have seen 3 electrics dead on path sides in the last week, at least 2 were current models. if you are going from charlotte to the sharon, or savannah center plus other shopping it can easily happen, in fact it is the reason many switched to gas since the villages has grown so much.

[ajbrown]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Must be the older technology carts but none of the Squares is that far from anyplace in TV. I think the problem is they don't plug them in at night or watch their instruments. I'm in the second year with two electrics which is why this subject always amazes me. Running out of power is, as it is when a gas cart runs out of gas, usually a user error.

I agree and add to the sentence in bold...

It is hard to know how folks run out of 'fuel'. I can only guess that they are ignorant to the state of charge of the pack and the meaning. Even if there was user error, e.g. not plugging in, someone who knows the 'fuel' level in the pack would see the error long before being stranded.

The only analogy I can think of is driving a car without a gas gauge. You cannot see in the tank, you fill it up once a week, but you never know how much fuel is in the tank. One week you drive it too far and oops...

Driving an electric cart (or any vehicle) around without a way to see the 'fuel' left in the pack is asking for trouble.

[ajbrown]

Originally Posted by looneycat

not so old tech as I have seen 3 electrics dead on path sides in the last week, at least 2 were current models. if you are going from charlotte to the sharon, or savannah center plus other shopping it can easily happen, in fact it is the reason many switched to gas since the villages has grown so much.

Without knowing the facts, one cannot guess how they got stranded.

As to your trip example, this is a very small trip. Let's take a trip, Brownwood to Glenview to The Sharon to Belle Glade and back to Brownwood, about 30 miles...

I still am at 49.5 volts, now where you want to go ? Make sure you have the right pack configuration for your needs, understand it and things will go well..

PS. I do understand some folks do require and/or want a gas cart, but seldom for the reasons mentioned on this forum.

[Bogie Shooter]

I was told when I bought my first electric cart, 14 years ago, to always plug in the charger after every use..................its then always fully charged and ready for the next trip.

[Walter123]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

I was told when I bought my first electric cart, 14 years ago, to always plug in the charger after every use..................its then always fully charged and ready for the next trip.

Exactly. That's what I do too. 5 years on the same set of batteries and still going strong.

[villagetinker]

There are some solutions for charging stations for electric cars. It would interesting if this could be adapted (at low cost) to golf carts. In that manner, it might be possible to support the infrastructure required to provide this service to the public.

The reason I mention the automotive solution, as it takes care of the use of credit cards, it provides a way to stop some one from unplugging your car and plugging in theirs on your credit card. It provides the necessary safety for this type of electrical service. There are many concerns with providing charging stations. You really do not want to just provide a duplex receptacles for people to plug into. I am sure there could be significant liability issues.
Wish I had a good solution for this, I would go into business.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by looneycat

not so old tech as I have seen 3 electrics dead on path sides in the last week, at least 2 were current models. if you are going from charlotte to the sharon, or savannah center plus other shopping it can easily happen, in fact it is the reason many switched to gas since the villages has grown so much.

Which I then assume is user error. Going from Charlotte, to the Sharon or Savannah is an easy trip. I have traveled 55 miles on a charge and had capacity to spare. I recently went from Hillsborough to Orange Blossom to play 18 holes of golf, then headed to the visit a friend in Glenview (I forgot how long El Camino was) then home to Hillsborough. I have also gone to the Savannah Center by cart twice in the last month and since the show was a late show it was headlights on all the way. Sometimes I believe people believe this place is larger that it really is. By the way, you do know that Villages Golf Carts now sells electric carts....why do you think that is? People by gas out of fear and ignorance....which is a shame.

[fred53]

Originally Posted by kdkrenz

Is there a place to get a quick charge in any of the squares?

want to pay for that quick charge...or can they have meters where you put money/swipe credit card for the charge?

If you do want it free then I want free gas for my cart when I go there.

[tuccillo]

I have a gas cart and I can assure you my decision was based on neither fear nor ignorance. I am glad that you are happy with your cart but to suggest that people are making uninformed decisions is just a stupid thing to say. My gas cart will have higher resale value, is extremely reliable, has minimal maintenance cost, and has lower operating cost than your electric cart. In the future, you might want to think before typing.

Originally Posted by JoMar

Which I then assume is user error. Going from Charlotte, to the Sharon or Savannah is an easy trip. I have traveled 55 miles on a charge and had capacity to spare. I recently went from Hillsborough to Orange Blossom to play 18 holes of golf, then headed to the visit a friend in Glenview (I forgot how long El Camino was) then home to Hillsborough. I have also gone to the Savannah Center by cart twice in the last month and since the show was a late show it was headlights on all the way. Sometimes I believe people believe this place is larger that it really is. By the way, you do know that Villages Golf Carts now sells electric carts....why do you think that is? People by gas out of fear and ignorance....which is a shame.

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Which I then assume is user error. Going from Charlotte, to the Sharon or Savannah is an easy trip. I have traveled 55 miles on a charge and had capacity to spare. I recently went from Hillsborough to Orange Blossom to play 18 holes of golf, then headed to the visit a friend in Glenview (I forgot how long El Camino was) then home to Hillsborough. I have also gone to the Savannah Center by cart twice in the last month and since the show was a late show it was headlights on all the way. Sometimes I believe people believe this place is larger that it really is. By the way, you do know that Villages Golf Carts now sells electric carts....why do you think that is? People by gas out of fear and ignorance....which is a shame.

When did you buy your first cart in The Villages? It was 2004 for me. The Villages sold electric then. They have always sold both. I'll bet they sell alot more gas than electric.