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Gas or electric? That’s one of the first choices you’ll need to make when choosing a golf cart.
There are pros and cons to each - the type that’s right for you depends on your personal
preference and how you plan to use the cart.
Electric Golf Cart OVERVIEW Electric Golf Cart PROS
Electric golf carts run on batteries and require
regular charging. They can be plugged into a
standard outlet or you can purchase a portable
charger. Typically, an electric golf cart gets about
two hours of continuous running time on a single
charge. Most electric golf carts have 3 to 5 horse-
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COST of Electric Golf Carts
Electric golf carts are very similar in price to gas
golf carts. In fact, many manufacturers produce
identical models in both gas and electric versions.
Prices range from about $4,000 to more than
$15,000. But standard models with features such
as headlights, windshields and zip covers usually
fall in the $5,000 to $10,000 range. Replacement
batteries are expensive - they run about $600.
But if you take good care of the golf cart, the
batteries should only need replacing every five or
six years.
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Quieter - Electric golf carts are much quieter
than gas golf carts, producing almost no
sound. Because of this, some golf courses and
residential communities require them.
Eco-Friendly - Electric golf carts are friendlier
to the environment because they do not produce
harmful emissions.
Cheaper To Operate - They’re less expensive
to operate on a day-to-day basis because you
don’t have to buy fuel. Operating an electric
golf cart costs just $.02 to $.04 per mile.
Electric Golf Cart CONS
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Less Convenient - Electric golf carts need to
be plugged in to charge, usually overnight.
And if you run out of battery power in the middle
of the golf course or the middle of the woods,
you’re out of luck.
Not As Powerful - Electric golf carts have far less
horsepower than their gas cousins. They’re not
ideal for rough terrain or steep inclines.
Shorter Running Time - A fully-charged electric
golf cart won’t operate as long as a gas golf
cart with a full tank.