[tophcfa]

I rode in one and quickly concluded they are not for me for two reasons, not even considering the gas versus electric debate. First, at 6’1” tall and 195 lbs., I felt claustrophobic inside the tiny cockpit. Second, I felt like it cheated the passengers out of the true golf cart open air experience. If I want features offered in a car, I’ll drive a car, I’m not looking for that experience in a golf cart. And besides, how could I do the man spread and hang my knee out of the cart with that friggin door getting in the way? That being said, I’m seeing more and more of them as time passes, so they obviously fit the needs/desires of some Villagers.

[merrymini]

Sold our electric cart and replaced it with an atomic cart. We do not play golf, so having doors is an advantage for us. Has heat and ac and makes much more sense in rain or bad weather. The cost of a regular golf cart has gotten so high that it made sense to replace it with the atomic cart. The lithium batteries weight less than traditional batteries, so less tonnage. Love it. Drawbacks, the radio sucks.

[Joe C.]

If you love China and approve of their communist government, then by all means buy one.

[ohioshooter]

Originally Posted by Tadpole

I have a 2020 Atomic coupe with regular batts. They died exactly 3 yrs later. I then bought lithium batt in Feb of this year. Cost incl. tax = $3,830.60. They should last 8-10 years and you can drive up to 90 miles on a charge.

What is the most you’ve actually driven on a charge, and at what percent of charge was left? I’ve only driven to just under 50% and that was low 40’s miles. On mine the A/C reduces mileage by about 30/40%. This is the first post I’ve seen that actually had some good info. Now if we could keep the hater’s away. Not quite as bad as the gas vs electric posts though.

[blueash]

Originally Posted by Joe C.

If you love China and approve of their communist government, then by all means buy one.

The irony of comments like that is Joe C is probably typing on his made in China iPhone or android, or laptop, watching his made in China TV. Driving his car with Saudi oil and enjoying the lower gas prices due to world supplies from Iran and Russia keeping the cost lower than it otherwise would be. Etc. etc. ......

So go ahead and be holier than thou about trade with countries you don't approve of. Because the only reason a person might buy a product is because they love the nation of origin.

[justjim]

OP, post #3 where Atomic Cool Kartz Owners hookup on Facebook seems to be good advice to get answers for potential Atomic owners. One of my regular golfing buddies has one and loves it. To each their own. Good luck.

[bhallam]

Also look into Wink carts (Wink Motors.com) May be less expensive than Atomic.

[UpNorth]

Originally Posted by Brwne

A friend of mine bought a pre-owned cart with lead acid batteries. He just completed the upgrade to Lithium and it makes all the difference in the world. He also had Atomic get it "street legal" so he can drive it on roads with posted speeds of 35 mph, or less (Buena Vista, Morse, parts of Warm Springs, Meggison). Air conditioned, heated, windshield wipers, radio and 30 mph - he loves it in all seasons. He does not use it for golf, though, Yamaha is his cart of choice.

30MPH in an Atomic cart in traffic? Sounds like a death wish.

[Joe C.]

Originally Posted by blueash

The irony of comments like that is Joe C is probably typing on his made in China iPhone or android, or laptop, watching his made in China TV. Driving his car with Saudi oil and enjoying the lower gas prices due to world supplies from Iran and Russia keeping the cost lower than it otherwise would be. Etc. etc. ......

So go ahead and be holier than thou about trade with countries you don't approve of. Because the only reason a person might buy a product is because they love the nation of origin.

Not holier than thou, but an ardent, passionate hater of Communism/Socialism.
Buying a golf cart is a "major purchase", not an incidental like a cellphone or laptop.
There is enough golf cart competition around here to get something made in the U.S.A. or Japan without relying on something possibly made with forced labor.

[tuccillo]

Really? Most of the cr*p you buy comes from China, including most of your meds.

Originally Posted by Joe C.

If you love China and approve of their communist government, then by all means buy one.

[charlie1]

Originally Posted by ohioshooter

What is the most you’ve actually driven on a charge, and at what percent of charge was left? I’ve only driven to just under 50% and that was low 40’s miles. On mine the A/C reduces mileage by about 30/40%. This is the first post I’ve seen that actually had some good info. Now if we could keep the hater’s away. Not quite as bad as the gas vs electric posts though.

Here is my experience on the lithium batteries. My coupe gets about a mile for every 1.1 to 1.2% of the battery life when NOT using the A/C. When using the A/C, we use about 1.5-1.6% of the battery life per mile.

[ohioshooter]

Originally Posted by charlie1

Here is my experience on the lithium batteries. My coupe gets about a mile for every 1.1 to 1.2% of the battery life when NOT using the A/C. When using the A/C, we use about 1.5-1.6% of the battery life per mile.

Thanks for the reply, almost the same as mine. If I keep it at 22 mph I can get 1 for 1 without A/C. What’s the lowest % you have gone? Rob said to watch the voltage also and not to get it down to the mid 50’s. I’ve never been below 64v.

[ChicagoNative]

We switched to the lithium-powered Kool Kart when we moved here full-time. With the ac, the range is maybe 60 miles. We live about a mile west of Buena Vista off Rainey Trail. Round trip to Spanish springs is 14 miles, takes 25% of the charge, and is about a 20 minute one-way trip. Round trip to Lake Sumter is almost exactly half of that.

Brownwood is doable, but the path route takes almost an hour even though it’s closer than the other 2 squares. Street legal cuts 20-25 minutes off the trip.

If you are one who likes going from one end of the villages to the other via cart paths, it’s probably better to stick with gas.

Also, with the Kool Kart, we’ve experienced a lot of stink-eye and occasional nasty comments from people, but that really doesn’t matter to me.

I’d guess that 95% of the carts that people see are Yamahas or Club Cars, and the the Kool Karts do look like smart cars, so double takes are to be expected.

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by UpNorth

30MPH in an Atomic cart in traffic? Sounds like a death wish.

LSV's are legally restricted to 25 MPH, but we know how that goes. I have seen non-LSV Atomic carts doing over 30 on the MMP's.

[ohioshooter]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

LSV's are legally restricted to 25 MPH, but we know how that goes. I have seen non-LSV Atomic carts doing over 30 on the MMP's.

What about the Yamaha’s with the governor turned up that go that fast? Oh by the way, do you own a radar gun?