[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by GymJim

If you like the Yamaha Quiet Tech golf cart, and want an electric cart, then why not buy a Yamaha Lithium Golf Cart? Yes, Yamaha does make them and has been making them since 2022. They also make "regular" lead-acid battery golf carts. Yamaha electric carts have independent rear suspension and are essentially the same golf cart as the new, gas-powered Yamaha carts you see everywhere. Primary difference is that it has a factory-installed lithium battery. I got mine at County Village Power Equipment in Webster, FL (Rt. 471 near the fair grounds and Webster Flea Market) and I am extremely happy with this purchase. To my knowledge The Villages golf cart stores don't sell them - don't know why not. But by going to County Village Power Equip., you will not only save money, but also get home service AND you can have all the benefits of the Yamaha build quality, smooth ride AND you can get the electric cart you are looking for. Check them out!

I drove several battery carts but none drive as nice as the Yamaha carts.

[biker1]

The relatively small lithium-ion battery and range may be an issue for some. It appears the battery may have been sized for golf course operations. Perhaps they have a larger battery now?

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

I drove several battery carts but none drive as nice as the Yamaha carts.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by biker1

The relatively small lithium-ion battery and range may be an issue for some. It appears the battery may have been sized for golf course operations. Perhaps they have a larger battery now?

That’s exactly how their lithium-ion battery is sized. Why not? They already sell the best cart available for customers who don’t want to ever worry about range.

[mrf6969]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

I drove several battery carts but none drive as nice as the Yamaha carts.

The Yamaha carts are definitely more car like to drive with the independent suspension and much better steering control. For everyone, safety should be the first and foremost consideration when choosing a golf cart and Yamaha has all beat hands down.

[BrianL99]

I'm going to start "screen shooting" these posts, so I can bring them all back in 5 years.

In 5 years, you won't be able to buy a gasoline powered golf cart, perhaps sooner.

The only legitimate market for gasoline golf carts in the world, is TV.

Most residential communities won't allow them.

Most golf courses won't buy them.

I get that we probably have 50,000 legacy gas golf carts in TV and when folks bought them, they didn't have any other choice. That world has passed by and is gone. When I came to TV 4 years ago and bought a Star Lithium, I never saw another one on a MMP ... now they're everywhere, along with Evolution & a zillion mongrel brands that are popping up everywhere.

If you bought a Yamaha gas power cart 5-10 years ago. Good for you. They're a good product and they were the only game in town. Keep driving it, until you're the only one who still has one and then you can put it on eBay for big bucks!

Some folks still have automobiles with crank windows. Works great, accept at the gates.

[MorTech]

Originally Posted by Elixir34

Be sure to check that the max speed if the cart is NOT governed to an unacceptably slow rate. Club Car, for example, will NOT increase the speed of their carts, and you end up as a “parade cart” (a parade of carts lined up behind you as you poke along on a roadway and where carts can’t pass you).
Also GO LITHIUM! Lithium batteries are half the weight, give you close to twice the miles per charge and have much better torque driving up hills and tunnel exits. IMHO, buy 160 Amp-Hours capacity minimum.

Yamaha, Club Car and EZGO are not easily speed adjusted...You will need to put larger diameter wheels on them to increase speed from 19.5 mph. EZGO sets their 19.5 mph speed using 8 inch wheels. If you opt for the 10 inch wheels it will speed up to about 22 mph.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by GreggC69

We are relatively new Villagers and have a great Yamaha quiet-tech. Plan to get a second cart and want an electric one. Am not as familiar with brands and options as we were when we looked for the Yamaha gas cart. Would appreciate suggestions from your experiences. Thanks.

If you are tall, be careful. Yamaha has the highest roof, I am tall and have to duck my head when I get in and out of a Club Car or EZ GO with curtains.

[biker1]

I doubt they will be selling many gas golf carts in The Villages in 5 years. The availability of competitively priced lithium-ion batteries has become disruptive. I have an older gas cart and a lithium-ion electric cart. I will probably replace the gas cart with another lithium-ion cart in a year or so. When I bought the gas cart 11 years ago, it was an easy decision when compared to lead acid batteries.

Originally Posted by tophcfa

That’s exactly how their lithium-ion battery is sized. Why not? They already sell the best cart available for customers who don’t want to ever worry about range.

[MorTech]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

If you are tall, be careful. Yamaha has the highest roof, I am tall and have to duck my head when I get in and out of a Club Car or EZ GO with curtains.

True that.

[roadrnnr]

Good to know. I have a Star on order. should be here soon!