Golf Car Buyers Guide
Golf Car Buyers Guide
Once you have decided to purchase a golf car, you may want to keep some considerations in mind before you start shopping. What are your desires, needs, priorities and budget? Whether you plan on zipping across the golf course or driving around in your community, here are some things to keep in mind. What will your golf car be mainly used for? What is considered street legal in your community? Does the golf course allow you to bring your own golf car? If so, do they have any special requirements? How many seats do you desire? Do you prefer a gas or an electric golf car? Do you prefer a lithium ion battery or lead-acid battery? What is better for your budget, used or new golf car? We are here to help with lots of information to assist you in making the right decision.
Both the gas and electric golf cars have benefits and draw backs to consider. To help determine what will be the best golf car for you, we have listed some comparisons to help you make the best informed decision.
Lithium Ion Battery VS. Lead-Acid Battery:
Lithium Ion VS. Lead-Acid
>3500 times Cycle life <500 times
10 years Lifetime 1-2 years**
No need Maintenance Regular water filling
Quick Charge – 1-2.5 hrs. Charging time 12 hours
Standard charge – 5 hrs.
No memory charge anytime Charging Frequency Charge every day after use
95.2 lbs. Weight 397 lbs.
No pollution Eco Friendly Lead is harmful
5 year Warranty N/A
**Lead-Acid battery life depends on how well you maintain them
Electric friendly uses:
- Indoor needs such as airports or stadiums
- Country Clubs/Luxury Resorts
- Neighborhood and vacation property
- Hunting
Electric Benefits:
- Environmentally friendly
- Quieter than gas cars
- No need purchase gas
- Smooth driving
- Rechargeable battery
Electric Drawbacks:
- Limited range between recharging (roughly 12 miles)
- Maintenance on lead-acid batteries
- May not perform well on steep inclines or heavy loads
- Possibility of lead-acid battery running out of power and leaving you stranded
Gas friendly uses:
- Outdoor grounds keeping
- Maintenance purposes
- Transportation
- Neighborhood or vacation property
Gas benefits:
- More power – Higher speeds
- Climb steeper grades
- Carry heavier loads
- Easy to refuel
- Desired range is roughly 200 miles per tank
Gas drawbacks:
- Produces emissions
- Noisier than electric cars
- Fuel is more expensive
- Annual tune ups
New vs. Used
New Benefits:
- Brand new, no worries about any underlying issues
- Enjoy latest technology and performance
- Financing available
- Factory warranty
- Easy to customize features
Used Benefits:
- More economical
- Can add custom features to fit your lifestyle
- Make it a DIY project