[GreggC69]

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!

Was not aware Yamaha made them. Will look at those as well as the other suggestions.

[dtennent]

Check out Hidden Creek Golf Carts. They sell both Evolution and Club Car. While I have Par Cars (no longer in business), my neighbor bought an Evolution cart from Hidden Creek and is very happy with it. Good luck and have fun with the new cart.

[RoseyRed]

canvas for top and roll up plastic for sides

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

What type of rain enclosure????

[roadrnnr]

Originally Posted by elle123

I believe the Star is manufactured in China. It's popular because it's relatively inexpensive compared to the Club or EZGO.

Star is Based in GA. Although not sure how many parts are Chinese they are a Part of JH Global. Seems to be built with High Quality but do command a price.

[trxi6565]

I have a star and it’s amazing! Drove from St. Catherine to Orange Blossom and back and still had 1/4 charge left!

[rjrobart]

I'll assume you'll get a lithium ion cart. It's really a no-brainer. What you like about it is just charge it and go no belts, no nothing. just charge from electrical outlet in your garage . The cart I like is made in Charleston South Carolina . It's a Bintelli. You can go online and see what they have, but I bought mine from the factory. A 4 seater. I talked and visited sunshine up in Ocala, but they were useless. They wanted to sell me a different cart, but after investigating what's available I wanted a Bintelli. You should go online and see what's available and talk to them . There are many upgrades that they will give you a package deal on . I had my curtains made here in a company off of 411/27. It was more than I thought it should have been but it's a beautiful color setup, and rain proof, even for rear passengers. Also it's got style, and large pad type info center. I believe it's Second To None here in The Villages, or any place.
Good luck
=GreggC69;2423334]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.[/QUOTE]

[Unruly]

I was down at One Stop Golf Cart today for their grand opening. They had an electric cart there called a Conquest. Very very nice electric cart. They said it had three different lithium battery options and three different types of power module options. They looked really sharp. You may want to drop in and take a look atcit.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by RoseyRed

canvas for top and roll up plastic for sides

Thank you

[Tblue]

We went with the EZ Go liberty, forward facing 4 passenger. What sold me was the length. Parked next to the traditional 4 passenger (2 facing to the rear) it was actually shorter when the rear foot plate is down on the traditional cart. Range with 2 of us is at least 45 miles. We live south of 44 (Linden Isle) and with a fully charged cart went up to Spanish Springs over the bridge to the historical section and returned and still had a 30% charge remaining. What sold the wife was it is made in the USA, and today the thought of maybe trying to get a part of something from overseas may be an issue. Quiet and not a bit of hesitation going up an incline like coming out of tunnel. If it has a downside for me it is the suspension, seems to be rough riding, thus we upgraded to a better seat. Pull into the garage and plug it right into the wall. I think the sales person said the batteries were guaranteed 10 years, but cant recall for sure on that.

[BrianL99]

Support the underdog or join the masses.

[Cheapbas]

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.

Most of the golf cart forums say go with the big three vs Chinese brands citing parts availability. Not sure I 100% agree with them. if you buy in the villages you’ll pay top dollar but always have service right here.

You need to decide what your daily needs are with lithium. I have 105 AH on mine and can get to anywhere, play golf and back no problem. 105AH range is 45-50 miles. They do go to 150 and 200AH which should get you 70 and 90 miles respectively.

[MorTech]

One Stop Golf Cart seems like a professional outlet. I hope they succeed to give TV'ers more choices.

EZGO uses Samsung SDI cells that are NMC chemistry and not LFP...LFP are more durable and cheaper but less energy dense.

Call TVGC and ask them how many EZGO lithium battery failures there have been. My neighbor bought one of the first EZGO lithium carts sold in TV...It has never been in the shop for anything. Still about 60 miles per charge with the 120ah pack (about 2ah per mile which is outstanding) after 8 years.

I would recommend the largest battery they offer (210ah) cuz TV is expanding rapidly.

[JoelJohnson]

We went with a gas EZ GO and electric Club Car. The reason - parts and service. Both of these golf carts are very common and parts are available and people who can work on them are everywhere.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Support the underdog or join the masses.

I agree at most golf courses you will definitely fined 85% electric. Of course it was a great inconvenience at one of our CC when the cart barn burned to the ground at 2 am with 70 electric carts.
Life is just easier being a member at a CC with required caddies and zero carts allowed.

TV in 2000 when our parents came, I would definitely say 60-70% electric. 2025 not so much, and definitely not 85%.

[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.