[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

1 You are wrong. We get at least 80 miles on our lithium cart. And the meter/monitor is spot on.

2 “run out of charge”??? C’mon, really. If someone is stupid enough to not charge when needed before 80 miles….

I understand that some are dead-set against elec/batt carts, but let’s use some logic and facts…. Geez.

Let us know how many miles you get 2-3 years from now ;1rotfl:

For the record, I'm not against electric golf carts. I've already posted my criteria for switching to them. And the main reasons are quieter and no fumes. But if anyone thinks they are "saving the planet" by going electric, well......res ipsa loquitur

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by WYgladiator

Both are great choices. But most manufacturers will suggest draining down an electric cars batteries every 60-90 days to keep the batteries life expectancy stable. If you are not going to be there often enough to do that, it might be a argument for a gas car that will not have that particular concern.
Good luck, and welcome to the neighborhood.

I have never seen that recommendation. In fact, I have seen the opposite - a recommendation to NOT drain the battery if it can be avoided.

Clearly, I have not found the article where you found your information. Can you provide a link?

[Cheapbas]

Originally Posted by CURLYSANDY

Closing on home next week, next purchase will be a golf cart. We will be "Snow Flakes" so only visiting a few times a year for a couple of months each time. The main question: Gas or electric cart please? Thanks

I’ve seen more and more electrics on the roads/paths over the last year or so, they are increasing in popularity. Get a lithium with 120AH, that’ll get you 50 miles or so on a charge.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by CURLYSANDY

Closing on home next week, next purchase will be a golf cart. We will be "Snow Flakes" so only visiting a few times a year for a couple of months each time. The main question: Gas or electric cart please? Thanks

All electric vehicles are quieter and have fewer parts in the motor so theoretically would be more reliable. Lead acid batteries are cheaper if you don't put on a lot of miles. Lithium batteries cost more , but have greater range. Gas engines are noisier, if you like noise, and you might like to pump gas from time to time.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Your definitely are correct that ethanol gas is cheaper, unless you have to fix a gummed up fuel delivery system caused by ethanol. You could be one of the lucky ones that never has a problem, or not! I view the xtra cost of ethanol free gas as buying piece of mind knowing my carts will always work fine after extended periods of non use. The last thing I want to deal with when returning to our Village’s home is golf cart problems.

Worried about the gasoline mucking up the engine. Get an electric golf cart and NOT have those type of worries. Electrons are cleaner. And don't smell.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by ColtsFan

I would get a gas cart. Electric carts can run out of a charge and leave you stranded. Also, in the past, most garage fires were caused by electric carts.

I believe that E-golf cart causing garage fires is more myth than reality. After all gas vehicles have batteries for starters for cars in garages for 200 years.

[mrf0151]

Originally Posted by jamesrcorbett

After listening to all the golf cart experts we decided to buy a new Club Car gas powered. After a week of the noise we traded the gas in for an electric. My wife I can now listen to music and actually talk with one another. We use the cart for golf, travel to the squares and just for an evening ride. Love the quite.

How in the heck could you have chosen that noisy gas Club Car when you could have had the Yamaha, great riding and handling QuieTech?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Kelevision

Haha, you’ll be snow “birds” not flakes. But to answer your question!! EZ- Go Lithium battery is what I chose. The second I got into the gas one, I could smell the fumes and didn’t like the sound, even though it was “quiet tec” it wasn’t quite quiet enough for me. But the fumes… I couldn’t stand them. I’ve taken my cart out for as long as I could stand to be in a cart and didn’t even use 1/2 the charge. Battery life isn’t something that you should be concerned with, IMO but definitely try them all and see what you like best.

Snow Birds come for the winter and got back home. Snow "Flakes" come and go throughout the year...

[Packer Fan]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

It means 2 things:

1) I highly doubt their electric cart gets up to 100 miles on a single charge

2) When they run out of charge in 45 miles, they will get towed, just can't add a gallon of gas.

I have 2 rental properties with late model Yamaha gas carts (one is a quietech the other just EFI). I have been doing this 10 years. I love Yamaha, but am looking at buying a D5 Lithium for myself because my wife hates the gas smell, and I like the quiet. All that said, I have Kart Aid on both carts for a reason, and both have been used multiple times lets see
1. Dead battery - once it just died, several times lights on for 18 holes, even though I warn them.
2. Broken clutch belt - several times, and I have them serviced annually
3. Flat tire
4. Out of gas (ok so they blew it).

There were a few others. Yamaha makes a great cart, but it has a motor, and motors break, usually when you are far from home. So just stop please.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by jamesrcorbett

After listening to all the golf cart experts we decided to buy a new Club Car gas powered. After a week of the noise we traded the gas in for an electric. My wife I can now listen to music and actually talk with one another. We use the cart for golf, travel to the squares and just for an evening ride. Love the quite.

That's what you get for buying a Club Car. If you're gonna' buy gas, get a Yamaha...

[sowilts]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

I believe that E-golf cart causing garage fires is more myth than reality. After all gas vehicles have batteries for starters for cars in garages for 200 years.

Gas carts catch on fire also. EZGO elite has been fine for 4500 miles so far.

[HORNET]

Batteries that are not constantly being used and recharged can break down and become hard to keep recharged. Gas Golf Carts can be put on a trickle charger

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by sowilts

Gas carts catch on fire also. EZGO elite has been fine for 4500 miles so far.

And my Yamaha has been fine for 26,673 miles so far. I wonder if the EZ GO batteries will last that long.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

And my Yamaha has been fine for 26,673 miles so far. I wonder if the EZ GO batteries will last that long.

Guaranteed for 8 years or 130,000 amp hours. (amp hour limit has since been removed)

4,000 miles/year would be 32,000 miles
50 miles on a 107Ah battery would be over 50,000 miles
It's likely that the warranty is conservative and the battery will last longer. Won't know for a few more years when some early models hit the 8 year mark.

[UpNorth]

Don't care about range. I go out with a full charge every day and never ran out. Don't care about the cost of the replacement battery 8-10 years down the road. The quietness, response and handling of a lithium cart vs gas is totally worth it. Drive both and find out for yourself.