Are Electric Golf Carts The Future?

[@TheVillagesGolfCars]

Jerry and Linda, thank you for taking the time to meet up and talk lithium golf cars with us. We had a great time with you!

[@janisclow617]

I bought a lithium battery golf cart which gives me at least 60 miles which is plenty far enough for one day. Plug it in at home and next day, ready to go. We have a feature which I did not hear referenced. Our cart included a rearview camera which operates just like aa car rearview camera. Quiet is nice! Lithium warranty is 100% replacement if the battery fails.

[@fredhobbs3613]

That was a great video. So many grumpy comments about electrics not having enough range for The Villages. I can’t see traveling more than 50 or 60 miles in a golf cart on any given day. Just charge each night and you will be a-ok.

[@terryk7712]

As an owner of a lithium cart I love it. Excellent acceleration and extremely quite. I’m told by The Village Golf cart sales people that Yamaha is coming out with a lithium battery cart in their 2023 models. To alleviate any mileage anxiety choose a lithium battery of at least 180 amps. 50-60 miles on a single charge. Excellent show.

[@TheVillagesGolfCars]

Yes, Yamaha did release their Lithium Model for 2023; however, the only battery size available is 105 amp hrs. This got us roughly 28-30 miles. Hopefully we have more/larger available options available next year!

[@sylviah2937]

Wow and thank you Jerry, Linda, Christopher and Jeff for the informative and enjoyable electric golf cars presentation. Good to hear that the dealer both services snd sells golf cars

[@richardc488]

Thank you folks

[@maureenbollinger4655]

We are so thankful that a loaner was provided while we wait for our golf car to be delivered in June ❤️

[@SAMNJKN777]

Loved this! Yes, we love our Ez-Go electric cart …. Super quiet and quick! We have had it over 2 years now without any problems …. Battery life is awesome. Nice to hear you mention us …. And Jake really enjoyed doing the gas vs electric cart video for you! Love our super star KZbin friends!!💕💕 y`all the best !

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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[@markryan3124]

I have watched this video more than once to learn as much as I can as we prepare for our relocation to The Villages in a year or two and purchase a golf cart. Any chance you could make a video on their service department covering items such as: scheduling appointments, checking in, services they offer, approximate costs, suggested service increments, a quick look around the service department, etc.?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you Mark, we will try.

[@Tommy3Putts]

Wow! Great video! Perhaps the best golf cart KZbin video now out there not just for Villagers but anyone looking for a golf cart. Can’t believe you got the Villages to do this video. Bravo Jerry and Linda! Tom W.

[@ToRetirementAndBeyond]

Hey Jerry! Hey Linda! We ordered our 2022 Yamaha gas golf cart early December 2021 from The Villages Golf Cars - we are expecting to pick it up next week. Long time coming.

[@tammydaniels170]

I noticed the seats in Linda’s cart look really comfortable!💜

[@FrattandChelsea]

AWESOME show!!! You can REALLY tell they love what they do and taking care of their customers! Excellent info all around and also telling us about how they provide service and loaners. WOW this was a really great show with so much helpful info! Thank you all and have a GREAT WEEKEND!!!

[@gordondonahue4810]

The lack of charging stations and that different models don’t have a universal charging port would be a deal breaker for me. Everyone is on the electric band wagon but for me there are significant drawbacks. Nice video. 👍

[@lighten851]

Those guys know their business; great you brought it to us all!

[@billjosh12345]

I have another perspective....we bought our home in Rio Grande and it included an older electric Club Car, a 1993 DS model. The electric motor was replaced 3 years ago, I have replaced the lead-acid batteries (($1000), seat belts ($200) and the controller lever ($300). This cart rocks! You would call it "vintage", yes. But it has dramatic acceleration, I can go 40 miles on a full charge and it is comfortable to drive/ride in. We looked at the lithium battery option, but at $3000 it seemed like that was a lot to spend over the lead-acid option for the limited additional benefit it gave us. I have always been a used vehicle kind of guy, so I have a comfort level with driving an older cart for the time being. So please everyone, do not be afraid that lead-acid batteries are dead, and long live lithium...

[@mykvalentin]

We love our 2 electric golf carts: Pinkberry 72v EZGo and Bumblebee 48v. Thank you Jerry&Linda for this informative video. Cheers.

[@golfnut2599]

we purchased our electric cart three years ago and it is still going strong, and it has air conditioning, heat, power steering, brakes and windows, we love it. they didn't mention anything about A/C, huh

[@dennistobie]

Good summary of gas vs lithium battery. Seems to me, still not enough range on the lithium battery to make it worth while.

[@steveandbrendaball7859]

We have a Star Sirius electric cart. We love it. Goes 60 miles on a charge and is so quiet. Never had a power issue on a hill. Highly recommend!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

We would love the quietness of it for sure. 🙂🙂

[@impirk3212]

We signed a Purchase and Sale in April and bought a used Yamaha from TV Golf Cars the same day! We pick up both May 12!!!!! Kathy at TV Golf Cars is great!!

[@darlacaves3171]

I've got a joke for cute Gizmo (I hope I spelled his name correctly). What kind of cat's go bowling? The answer is ...Alley cats.

[@rebeccamartin4267]

Wish Greeley was a golf cart city!! Gas$$ echo! But wonder how they'd work in cold snowy weather.

[@mialorenzen3538]

Wonderful show! Such great info….now we need an extra piggy bank for our future new electric golf car! Can’t wait! See ya when we get there! 👍😎😍 Mia and Larry

[@garylsmalley]

Gas or electric, the biggest failure in the golf cart industry today is service after the sale. Pick a reputable dealer first, then chose your cart. That dealership looks like a winner! Enjoyed the video

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Yes. Wise words. Thanks, Gary.

[@jris3804]

Thank you Jerry and Linda for this fantastic educational video. We now have answers on many questions we had. We would definitely go for an electric cart vs gas. We appreciate the silence. If you maintain your cart properly you will not face any issues.

[@johntamulonis4626]

Great show Jerry and Linda!

[@CharlesBackus]

Great show guys… thanks for the educational support… I’ve been driving electric autos for over 5 years now … and love it..different way of driving.. for the better, for the same reasons . Lower costs pre mile, very low maintenance costs, low charging costs, smooth, quick, quiet, super fun to drive.. one note on batteries.. don’t stress about replacement costs now… enjoy driving now.. tech is changing so fast in the ev space prices will come down… fun fact.. lead acid batteries weigh 87 lb. each… X 6 =522 lbs. 1 lithium battery… 105 lbs. 🤪 looking forward to seeing a new video about you trading in the “ bumble bee 🐝 “ you won’t be disappointed 😉

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

😁😁😁😁😁

[@JohnHoganN8]

Trade one of your carts up Jerry and Linda so you have the best of both worlds. We all plug phones and other contraptions in to charge overnight so no learning curve or inconvenience there. Travelling to maximum range in one trip would be less likely.

[@Wolf34762]

Great information! Thank you for asking all the specific questions

[@HQRNY12]

Club car onward golf carts are the best in my opinion. They're USA made, and have all aluminum bodies which do not rust. They also look beautiful! I would not own any other brand! I love my Club car onward with lithium batteries! 😎

[@josephpanozzo9873]

I think you meant aluminum frames, not bodies

[@cydneystephen2814]

Morning Jerry and Linda. Trade in the golf cart. Guess accustomed to seeing yours Jerry. Rarely see Linda’s. Love the yellow. Yes. Buy and service in the same space same people. Oh. Electric and lithium carts. It’s a new day. 6-9 hrs to fully charge and it’s about 250miles/full charge. That’s great. It’s a different day guys. This is a wonderful informative Vlog. Gonna stop commenting and really pay attention. Thanks so much and see you next video.

[@jeffcore7631]

Great interview, your questions were spot on. I’d consider an electric cart especially if you own one of each!

[@merrywalsh2809]

This was so concise and informative. I learned a lot. Electric is the way to go. If I buy another car, not golf car, but car, I think it will be electric, based on what I learned here! 🚗

[@bobsimmons4747]

Thanks for the info, I did buy my Lithium cart at that store. A couple of points, the charger runs off a 110 volt line in most houses. They give you the charging equipment which can fit below the drivers seat. If you are low, just find someone who has 110 line. I find I can get 20 miles charged in an hour, that should be enough to get you home. I added speakers as well and they're great. As you know, Tesla runs off Lithium as well and they are now working on a new battery that won't use lithium which they are targeting 1 million miles. Knowing Tesla, it'll be ready in just a few years. Really means never charging again.

[@sandrahartje9974]

Thank you so much for the updated information on the golf carts along with all the personalized touches. Enjoyed the show as usual.

[@terrybrockway5376]

What a super informational video. Thanks again for your great content 👍

[@stansorochman2701]

This was one of the most informative shows you guys have made so far. Great questions!

[@billybob644]

Enjoyed the video and comments. I have followed developments in electric batteries since the 70s. Better batteries are coming that are cheaper, lighter, have a longer range, recharge faster, and last at least twice as long. Don't know how soon, though.

[@pineriver9922]

Great show one of your better Thursday show

[@simonsolano617]

Excellent show! We ordered a 2022 Yamaha which will be ready in early June. We considered electric but were concerned about range living in South of 44.

[@bigred8752]

Best cart made!

[@jws3925]

Good and informative video. I know you all have gas carts and now I know you enjoy the quietness of the electric however, the range difference is a deal breaker for me. Also, the thought of plugging in every night is just not appealing. Throw in the replacement cost ($4500-5500) of LifePO4 batteries and I will keep my gas cart. Purchase a Quiet Tech and don't look back. Yamaha gas carts run forever with just minimal maintenance and the Quiet Tech's have very minimal engine noise. I love mine.

[@jeanrowell9369]

Thanks for the introduction to electric carts

[@joanklag2640]

Great Info. I would still have to go with a gas cart. Especially after hearing all the pros and cons.

[@terrywisdommusic]

Jerry and Linda! Keep your GAS cart!!!!!! You will be glad you did

[@theresatitus-lawson3431]

I don't have a golf cart yet, but I always knew that when I do get one, it will be electric. Thanks for this update on the lithium battery golf carts. I'm looking forward to getting one!

[@jibboom2112]

my 2019 Elite has 16k miles and I don't notice any battery degradation so far

[@jaylenjenkins1696]

You guys are good on getting information

[@harryp1665]

Very informative, they had some beautiful carts in there. However, I’m not a fan of the electric carts knowing I’d have to replace the battery 8 - 10 years. Which could cost almost 1/2 of a new cart. That’s why I haven’t purchased a hybrid vehicle yet. I typically keep my cars well past ten years.

[@David25522]

Lithium batteries can go past 10 years of life.

[@TDeslip]

And a full set of batteries only cost around $1000.

[@frankkeel8410]

Battery's are finicky dealt with them previously for years. Charging a nd discharging is the issue. There is maintenance involved do not let any one tell you EV are perfect. Down the road as tech improves they might be a alternate to a IC,E powered vehicle .

[@matthuet4417]

Have been a fan of your show for a long time. My wife & I just purchased a home in Labelle and look forward to meeting both of you. We will be looking for you in June. Thanks for bringing your knowledge to us. Matt & Linda

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

See you when you get here!😁😁

[@susanchristie9322]

Great show!! Very informative! Not quite ready for an electric car (vroom vroom), but I’m sold on the electric golf car(t). Thanks for the video!

[@125blackjack]

They should put windshield wipers on the carts

[@markphillipson768]

Loved this vlog, very informative, great questions.

[@loulitrenta7803]

Live in Victory in Verrado. Love our electric cart.

[@dma5574]

Good Morning Linda and Jerry, I have been following your channel for a long time. If I may remark how both of you look amazing compared to your first video some years ago. You come over as sincere, generous with your time for the benefit of all interested parties. Clearly the lifestyle suits you both. May you continue in good health and enjoy the moment for many many years to come. I live in England and enjoy your channel simply to relax and see how life is in Florida.

[@MsRandieK]

Hi Jerry & Linda ! I had some customers in yesterday who live in the Villages 😊 We ALL knew Gizmo !! Hi if you’re reading this 😊

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Gizmo read it and showed us! Thank you! 😁😁😁

[@raymondplodzien7459]

Very informative show. Linda I love your yellow cart. Yellow is my favorite color.

[@james5460]

Great questions and great responses. Good to hear that battery replacement costs are going down a little over time, that's the one thing that would put me off lithium - but I'd probably get lithium now.

[@juleebailey3046]

Good morning Jerry and Linda, excellent show!

[@cydneystephen2814]

Had to come back. I think it’s amazing that if you customize your cart, they lend you one for the 12 weeks until your cart is ready. $14 - $16k? Wow. That’s a car. But think they are nice for within the community.

[@sarahgupton2552]

Sadly, $14-16k is a cheap used car today. My basic 2017 Honda Civic low mile Kelly Blue Book trade in value, $18,685.

[@cydneystephen2814]

@@sarahgupton2552 so true.

[@MomsCoffee2]

Extremely informative! Thank you Jerry & Linda ☺️

[@jillshaw9306]

As usual, Jerry and Linda are wonderful!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

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[@catherinematson2191]

Thanks, Jerry and Linda for another informative video. If I was in the market for a golf cart, I think I would lean towards electric.

[@tasaneesomintr871]

Good thought Good question

[@cheryloffor8882]

What another wonderful video I really enjoyed and learned about electric verses gas carts The two men you interviewed gave a great interview and were very knowledgeable

[@laurarahz12]

Thanks for a great Thursday video! 👌

[@drfalcon4102]

battery carts 3 to 5K more than a gas,, I can buy a heck of a lot of fuel for that amount, but time marches on,, range is really the biggest thing,, good show

[@kathyerikson637]

I’d say the future of golf carts is electric. Cleaner not as noisy and great range for the vast majority of golf cart users.

[@joefraga7377]

Great show and informative.

[@sharonc2618]

Hi Jerry and Linda! Great show. I just love those guys at The Villages Golf Cars store. Our new gas golf cart should be delivered soon. This show was very informative. I totally get the appeal of the electric golf cart. Quiet, pick up etc. However reading through some of the comments, I have to agree with the folks who are not quite ready to go electric. The cost is a concern. We'll be getting a second cart and there is a lot to consider. We'll see. I love Linda's yellow cart! If you are concerned about noise doing your videos, there is software that takes that noise out. Probably a lot cheaper to get than an electric golf cart for now. Again, nice show!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Sharon! 😁😁😁

[@milantoombs6696]

Great show, learned so much 👍🏻👍🏻

[@WestCoastCrazed]

I would own a gas and an electric .... pros and cons for both so makes sense to have one of each if you are going to have two carts. Great video as always and hopefully one day we make our move to The Villages.

[@stevewhite791]

I was thinking the same. One gas and one electric...one for each of you, also one might be better task/trip depending. I like those 4 and 6 passenger ones too for getting a group together. I guess though everyone has a cart so might be not as useful as I imagine.

[@davidwarner3975]

but quite a few folks go to clubs and carts... they have a traveling mechanic for TV. I use Todd Casey, best travel guy in TV.. just did my yearly maintenance last week and added numorous upgrades... even took horn off floor button , added to column and replaced with a high-low beam switch, "Old school"

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

It's nice. I actually asked Todd Casey if he would do a show about golf carts with us, but he declined.

[@faygallagher8425]

Thanks both quite a good lesson much appreciated.

[@pauline4848]

Loved This Video, Very Interesting And informative 👍

[@mgb3205]

I bought a used 2015 48V Yamaha electric cart 2 yrs ago. Switched out the 6 x 8VDC lead acid batteries (which were very heavy) and replaced with 4 x 12VDC Costco Lion LiFePO4 batteries. I also purchased a charger for LiFePO4 batteries and mounted it inside the cart since I had room with fewer batteries. It works off a 15A 120VAC house outlet. We live in NJ and use the electric cart a lot on our rural property. IDK the range if we went on the streets… but I believe the 400Ahr battery bank would provide many miles range… 30 miles on a charge…IDK. I would bring an Extension Cord and find an outlet to recharge! I think I’m convinced Electric Carts are the way for us if we become Villagers!

[@lighten851]

Enjoyed the show! Louisville slugger company making pink bats! Grandson avid baseball pitcher, first baseman at eight!

[@charlottebrandin901]

Great show! Thanks 👌

[@Wol1verine]

Another good show!

[@ernestkooistra1559]

Thanks for the info! 🙂

[@Hugginsince79]

I was thinking... Oh what a treat!!! Then I realized its Thursday lol.

[@hosegooseman5]

Great video. Very useful information. Thanks for sharing. Saludos !!!

[@billwilliams9527]

Good presentation on golf carts, as you say "an eye opener". We live in a golf cart community and I know one thing, we gotta save our coins, these new golf carts really exceed our pay grade.

[@brianluessen6498]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@jlowe51]

Hey Jerry, Linda. Wish you had asked them about the suspension that these newer carts have in them. Right now, I have a Polaris golf cart. Polaris only made golf cart for a short time in 2010. Don't know why they stopped making them. They were very well made and very plush. One thing they have is independent suspension on the front. Just like your car. The first time I test drove one, it felt like I was driving a Cadillac. The ride was so smooth. The ride was like night and day compared to the golf cart we had at the time. The latest I've heard is that the new Yamaha has the independent suspension on the rear wheels but only on the gas models, so I didn't test drive one of them since gas models are frowned on here because of their noise and smell. Hate getting behind one going down the golf cart path. Anyway, maybe next time you can think about asking them about the suspension.

[@TheVillagesGolfCars]

Hi Louie! Polaris stopped making their PTVs and now focus only on the GEM street-legal golf cars. We're not sure why they decided to stop producing the PTV line either. Yamaha introduced independent suspension in 2017 with their gas powered QuieTech. For model year 2023, they should be moving this independent rear suspension to the electric range as well!

[@jlowe51]

@@TheVillagesGolfCars Thank you for your reply. Would you say that the Yamaha give a much smoother ride than golf carts without the independent suspension, like the Polaris does? Wonder why Yamaha wouldn't have independent suspension in the front end?

[@TheVillagesGolfCars]

@@jlowe51 You're welcome! They do have independent on the front. Yamaha is the only manufacturer that does independent front and rear. The EZGO and Star EV models also have independent front suspension. I don't notice too much of a difference between models, but stop and and we can let you test drive any of our floor models to compare!

[@jlowe51]

@@TheVillagesGolfCars Thank you for inviting me down to check out your golf carts but I don't live close by to the Villages. I'm in another golf cart friendly city called Peachtree City. What can you see in Peachtree city at 15 miles an hour? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYS7eXaid7SorpI&ab_channel=PeachtreeCityCVB

[@lindadurst2290]

I am all about the Electric cart. I don't want all the upkeep and added cost to keep the gas cart going. I would like to know price of electric vs gas cart with all the same options.

[@mb0314]

Excellent show, thank you for this knowledge. Not in the market for now, but, maybe in the future, happy with our gas cart. Did you shoot this in the Brownwood store?😎

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Yes!

[@blasterman56]

This was a very informative video, as usual from you. When we were there last year on our first lifestyle visit, I priced a Yamaha quiet tech cart with bells and whistles. It was approximately $14,000.00 and we were impressed with the people there. The Lithium battery carts are appealing, but the cost of the replacement battery doesn't appeal to us at this time. What they didn't cover is the disposal fee for the lithium battery which is NOT cheap on any lithium battery. However, when we are there next month, we will keep an open mind about the options on which you covered.

[@CTChipmunk]

How much is a typical disposal fee for the lithium batteries?

[@blasterman56]

@@CTChipmunk Approximately $500.00 each.

[@CTChipmunk]

@@blasterman56 wow, and i read that each golf cart can have 2 to 6 lithium batteries depending how hilly and how much range you want... not sure how many are typically used in the avg golf cart... so, for example, if four lithium batteries cost 4500, then it would actually cost 6500 when you add $2000 disposal fees?

[@blasterman56]

@@CTChipmunk Now, one lithium battery is all you need,

[@ralphbell1786]

I can't find any references to disposal fees anywhere; where did you find those numbers?

[@MaryJ363]

Very Informative. Thank you for taking the time to educate those of us who know very little about the value of electric vs gas and Lithium vs Lead acid carts. Also, their willingness to discuss price is much appreciated. We would definitely buy from this business. The only question I have is, "Approximately what would you get on a trade-in, if you wanted to go electric?"

[@TheVillagesGolfCars]

Hi Mary, if you bring us your golf car, one of our sales associates can usually have a trade-in value for you in 10 - 15 minutes.

[@stevenwilburn235]

Thank you for sharing!

[@stephen5147]

Excellent discussion.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you!

[@thomasyenner2499]

What a great informative video. 2 questions: 1) What is the top speed of an electric cart and 2) Does the dealer do trade ins ?

[@TheVillagesGolfCars]

20mph is the factory setting on all of our golf cars. Yes, we do accept trade-ins!

[@GringoLoco1]

Pretty sure a good CPA could find a reasonable depreciation schedule for your new electric cart used for business purposes 🤔😉

[@JamesBall-nb1yi]

Would have been helpful for them to comment on what has to be done in a home/garage to charge the electric carts. What equipment has to be added and so forth. Perhaps you could have a brief follow-up in a Monday Mailbag session.

[@TheVillagesGolfCars]

Hi James, no equipment/upgrades are needed for these golf cars. They come with a charger and plug into a standard 120v outlet. Great question!

[@terrywiggins1736]

One of the really great informative shows, you guys have again hit it out of the park. While I'm not in the market for a golf cart I've always wanted to know the differences between gas and electric, and the cost associated with each. As always thanks. The one question I have is do you use non-ethanol gas in your GC, I know for all of my small engine equipment, mowers, trimers, chain saws, etc. I use non ethanol gas, and a GC likely has a similar engine to a riding mower and my experience is you have considerably less problems with non-ethanol gas.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You are right… it is recommended. The village's golf car stores all sell non ethanol gas. In a pinch you can get regular gas at any gas station accessible by cart. That is not recommended, but it will work.

[@RHarry]

Hi great video. it would be great if they would put an alternator on the electric golf carts and you would not have to charge the battery's

[@donwoolley5763]

To solve the range problem we need charging stations as part of infrastructure, & especially down south…what about it The Villages?

[@karenshelton932]

Excellent video! Thank you!!

[@debbiec6216]

Hello Jerry, Linda and Gizmo, Thank you for taking your time for making this video. I have learned more about Golf Carts. Electric golf carts sound nice, but I think I would go with Gasoline. I am a "Bell & Whistle kinds of gal. I want it all. Like the Villages, I would be driving around on my golf cart, looking at all the villages ( homes, etc ).

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Glad you enjoyed it!