[npwalters]

Science and technology move AHEAD slowly, BUT it always moves ahead. We are in the Model T era of electric vehicle development and very IMPORTANTLY consumer ACCEPTANCE. Each person must accept the pros and cons of an EARLY-era Model T - like electric vehicle - or wait it out for later development and universal acceptance. It becomes an individual personality choice - similar to conservative or progressive.

I'm assuming this post was directed toward automobiles. I don't disagree with the analysis except to point out that there are MANY vehicles available - including hybrids - that are far better than a model T electric vehicle. I would own electric IF the true range at all ambient temperatures were 5 to 600 miles. I will consider all electric after science progresses and all you pathfinders drive the Model T and clear the way.

[aallbrand]

Never heard of ebike with 90 mile range because it’s impossible . Please folks let only post facts not fantasy’s

[aallbrand]

If you want good advice get it from any source other then posts on this forum . Good advice is not the same as gossip, hard feelings and delusional recollections from the past .

[triflex]

1) Tesla comparisons are illegitimate. Teslas are not the equivalent of a golf cart.
2) The linked warranty only lists voluminous exclusions without defining what the warranty actually means in terms of coverage.

I just know, so far, that you can make the Yamaha continue to go probably 30 years if you maintain it and then need to rebuild it.

But I own e-bikes and battery tools which are very convenient - because I buy MANY extra batteries.

[John-US]

Originally Posted by Speedie

Lithium batteries not allowed an planes. Fire risk high.

I like my garage

And I agree for this reason I will never take my ezgo cart on a plane. no thank you!

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by aallbrand

Never heard of ebike with 90 mile range because it’s impossible . Please folks let only post facts not fantasy’s

Well, maybe he peddling 75 miles……

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Mleeja

I was reading a review on a Lithium Battery retailer’s website. The poster was “very happy” with that 48 volt 96 ah lithium battery got the same range as their old lead acid batteries. Uh what, you are getting the same range and paying twice the cost. I am not sold on lithium batteries. Need to see other benefits of paying twice the cost.

Weight.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by spofford

Enjoying lithium batteries so far, been about a year. Have left them idle for the summer, don't feel they have been diminished in any way.

Yet.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by rsmurano

Lead acid battery golf carts have a 20-23 mile range and diminish every year. You have to check water levels and clean the battery posts every quarter and replacing 4-12 volt batteries is almost $1000.
Lithium are maintenance free, have double to triple the operating range, but costly. At least every 8 years you will be spending thousands of $$$ to replace your lithium batteries, the bigger the battery, the more it’s going to cost. Also, lithium batteries are toxic so where are all these batteries going to be stored after they end of life them?
The new Yamaha drive 2 gas carts have a range of over 300 miles, don’t small, are very quiet, and cheap to work on. I can have the golf cart people change my oil once a year for $100 and replace the belt for another $100. After many years, I can rebuild the engine for a few hundred $$$ and it will be like brand new (engine wise) for many more years.

I have yet worn out any gasoline engine, EVER, including buying used.

[SusanStCatherine]

The Villages Golf Cars are beginning to supply electric golf carts for Villages Lifestyle visits.

The Villages Golf Cars recently started selling an additional brand of electric besides ez-go called Star EV.

We are waiting on our brand-new ez-go electric.

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

I have yet worn out any gasoline engine, EVER, including buying used.

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by Hank’s mom

My lithium battery operated gift cart is awesome. It’s a 2020 and can go from Sumter to Lopez, play 9 holes and back and the meter still shows over 1/2 charge is left.

Thats not very far???

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Let’s us know when batteries get few hundreds charges on them. Let’s see how much for replacement ? $$$$.

I have 19,800 (edit) KILOMETERS (12,000+ miles) on my lithium cart over 3 years and 2 months and the batteries have not degraded (dropped) 1 mile of range per charge all that time (and yes, I keep track). They are rated for 500 charge cycles (about 10 years for me) and I have a LONG way to go. Will outlast my lifespan. I recharge 1 time every 7-8 days and get 66 miles on each charge +- 1 or 2 miles. I charge it at the exact same point every time when the battery level is down to 3 bars. I could probably squeeze another 7-8 miles out of it if I wanted. Replacements are around $3500 if I DIY. So comparing it to "regular batteries" that degrade faster, have to be charged more often and replaced more often (if you want to keep the same mileage as new) it may be worth it to some. I should be able to get another 2+ years out of these minimum so over 5 years I don't think it would be that far off for the convenience. NO, we are not comparing this to GAS which has it's own issues like upkeep and even the cost of gas for 5 years to compare but I personally don't like gas carts.

I look at it this way. I don't drink or smoke so all the money I saved over my lifetime makes up for the extra cost.

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

One of the main advantages of a lithium-ion battery-powered golf cart is that they have a much longer lifespan than a traditional lead-acid one.
The average lithium golf cart battery has around 2,000 to 5,000 cycles; whereas the average lead-acid one only has anywhere from 500 to 1,000 cycles.
That equates to over 10 years.
Recharge <3.5 hours
Range 70+ miles
300 lbs lighter than lead acid

Electric no noise, smell or pollution
Check how many Tesla's are being built


.

I sure would not have wanted to be stuck in the traffic during a snow storm for over 15 hours with an electric car like Tesla. Do you get a bucket and go to a charging station and get 5 gallons of electricity? Or call AAA to bring you some???

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by triflex

1)
2) The linked warranty only lists voluminous exclusions without defining what the warranty actually means in terms of coverage.

The battery warranty guarantees a minimum throughput based on an minimum Ah limitation based on the battery module configuration per the chart in the warranty.

For the 2.0, if you can't get 50 mi range, it will likely fail the A/H test and be eligible for replacement.

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