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G as C arts O perating C osts | P ros | C ons 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. Gas Golf Cart OVERVIEW Just as the name suggests, gas golf carts are powered by gasoline, much like a car. Most hold about five or six gallons of gas and get about 30 miles to the gallon, so you’ll be able to travel about 150 miles on a full tank. Gas golf carts typi- cally have 10 to 12 horsepower. COST of Gas Golf Carts Gas golf carts range in price from about $4,000 to upwards of $15,000. On the low end of that price range, you’ll find basic models with few frills. On the high end, you’ll find luxury golf carts with cus- tom features. Most standard models fall in the $5,000 to $10,000 range. Gas golf carts for industrial use are slightly more expensive - usually $8,000 to $12,000. They typi- cally have greater horsepower and extra features such as a bed in the back for hauling supplies. Gas Golf Cart PROS • Convenience - You’ll never have to worry about charging a gas golf cart. And you’ll never have 28 WWW.GOLFCAROPTIONS.COM • • to worry about running out of power in the middle of the golf course or the middle of the woods. You can always bring a spare gas can along if you’re worried about running low on fuel. Power - Gas golf carts typically have about three times the horsepower of electric golf carts. Thus, they perform better in rough te rain, on steep hills, and in off-road conditions. Running time - Gas golf carts can run longer on a single tank of gas than electric golf carts can run on a single charge. Gas Golf Cart CONS • • • Noise - Gas golf carts are much louder than electric golf carts. Because of this, some golf courses and residential communities have banned them. Environmental impact - Because they run on gasoline and produce harmful emissions, gas golf carts are not as eco-friendly. Operating cost - Gas golf carts cost more to operate on a day-to-day basis because they run off gasoline. Typically, the operating cost is $.12 to $.14 per mile.