[Bay Kid]

For the best riding cart you must have a Yamaha.

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by MaryMS

I can’t speak to long term battery storage issue, but otherwise love our Atomic Electric cart.
We get 100 miles on one charge, no worries about cost of gas. We have heat and air conditioning, windshield wipers, electric windows, and no stinky fumes. No problems with use on golf courses. I feel much safer in it.

I passed 1 of those yesterday on the side of the road. 2 young girls on their phone. They drove it too long and ran out of juice.

[mrf0151]

Test drive any of the electric carts and then test drive the Yamaha. The Yamaha has a more car like steering and a more car like ride with the independent suspension. Take some fast corner turns and you will see what I am saying. For us it was SAFETY first and the Yamaha won that, not even close.

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by mrf0151

Test drive any of the electric carts and then test drive the Yamaha. The Yamaha has a more car like steering and a more car like ride with the independent suspension. Take some fast corner turns and you will see what I am saying. For us it was SAFETY first and the Yamaha won that, not even close.

This is great advice, we test drove a bunch and the Atlas was the best of the lot (Star was very close 2nd) until we drove the Evolution d5, all the weight being between the axles sold us. We asked someone to ride on the back of each brand/style, when you add a heavy body behind the rear axle they all suffer greatly. To be fair I did not drive a 4 forward facing Yamaha but after the electric experience of the Star and Atlas I didn't see that as a good option.

But again, for me you hit the nail on the head, test em all they way you will use them.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by phylt

????? old school answer. Our lithium cart gets 80-100 miles. Smooth as silk. No noise, no odor, no worries.

How many of those "80-100" miles is on the back of a flatbed????

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

I passed 1 of those yesterday on the side of the road. 2 young girls on their phone. They drove it too long and ran out of juice.

The cart or their phones ?????

[spd2918]

If I were only visiting now and then I'd opt for a cheap used gas cart. Used Stabil gas treatment and leave it on a trickle charger and it will always be ready to go.

[Professor]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Given your stated circumstances gas is the clear choice. You most definitely don’t want very very expensive lithium batteries sitting idle roasting in a hot garage for extended periods of absence. Get a gas cart, use ethanol free gas, leave the tank full and the battery on a trickle charger/maintainer when not there, and leave your home worry free knowing your cart will be good to go when you return. Just remember to check the air in your tires when returning.

Agreed. That is what I do when I am gone and everything is fine when I return. Good reminder about the tires. I learned that the hard way driving them on low air...they wore much faster.

[Tvflguy]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

How many of those "80-100" miles is on the back of a flatbed????

???? No idea what this means. ????

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

???? No idea what this means. ????

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.

[fdpaq0580]

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.

Agree! Miles per charge? Doesn't really mean much. With all the plusses of EV's, when you run out of "juice" , it isn't quick and easy to put the "juice" back in an EV. If you happen to misjudge in a gas vehicle, a can of gas will get you back on the road.
I still think EVs are great, but a quick and easy recharge from tow truck ain't gonna happen. Yet.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Agree! Miles per charge? Doesn't really mean much. With all the plusses of EV's, when you run out of "juice" , it isn't quick and easy to put the "juice" back in an EV. If you happen to misjudge in a gas vehicle, a can of gas will get you back on the road.
I still think EVs are great, but a quick and easy recharge from tow truck ain't gonna happen. Yet.

Really??? You know it makes me nervous when you agree with me

[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.

[Tvflguy]

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.

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.

[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.