Advantages Of Electric Golf Carts

If you’re looking to get a golf cart then you probably already know that these versatile vehicles can be used for a variety of purposes apart from golf. For example, they are commonly used for tasks like landscaping work, gardening, farming, going around college campuses or event locations, running short errands around your neighborhood, and so much more. Also known as golf buggies, you’ll find as you shop around that these machines have many models with different features. In order to narrow down your options, you should first decide if you’d like a gas-powered or an electric golf cart.

At Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor Equipment, we know that your best decisions are made when you have reliable information. With that in mind, we’ve put together this helpful guide about electric golf carts. Read on to learn more or come to one of our dealerships to check out electric golf carts for sale in Madison or Biloxi, MS. 

Lower Initial Cost

Electric buggies are generally less expensive than gas-powered ones. This is because their internal composition is not as complicated as a gas model and they require fewer components to help them function. 

Lower Operational Cost

Electric golf carts are cheaper to operate for the same reason that they are cheaper to buy. Gas models need oil changes and parts replacements, which increases both labor and material costs. Electric buggies only need their batteries charged from time to time and a water check on the batteries about once a month. Maintain your battery well and it’ll last you around 5 years!

Environmentally Friendly

Gas golf carts have harmful emissions that are bad for the environment and can annoy your fellow golfers or people around your neighborhood. Electric golf carts are environmentally friendly and have no emissions at all. Even the fact that they don’t require frequent parts replacements makes them more ‘green’ than their gas counterparts.

Ease of Use

Owning an electric golf cart is certainly easier on the mind and pocket than owning a gas one. You don’t have to constantly spend on fuel and you’ll spend much less time and money on maintenance. With electric buggies, you can go to places where gas-powered ones are banned because of their emissions. You can also charge them from any standard power outlet. 

No Noise Pollution

While some gas golf carts have mufflers, it’s impossible to silence the engine noise completely, which can cause a disturbance on the golf course. Electric golf carts were built to be as quiet as possible and are even employed for hunting because they don’t scare away the wildlife. If your residential area has laws against noise pollution, an electric buggy is the one for you. 

Less Depreciation

Consider the fact that electric golf carts have less than fifty moving parts while gas models have over a thousand and you’ll understand why electric buggies have a greater resale or trade-in value than gas ones. In fact, if you look at any used golf cart inventory, you’ll see very few well-maintained gas models because they don’t hold their value well. 

Great Performance

Performance-wise, a gas model come out on top, unless you get a new electric golf cart model with a 48 volt system. Earlier electric buggies had 36 volt systems, which were considered somewhat low performing. The newer models have amped performance and quicker acceleration. With options like regenerative braking, you can even recharge the batteries when the car slows down or goes downhill. 

We hope you find this information helpful when choosing your next gold cart. If you’d like to learn more, please visit Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor Equipment in Madison or Biloxi, MS. Our experienced staff is always happy to walk you through your options and help you make the final choice. If you’re looking for electric golf carts in Jackson, MS, or Mobile, AL, call or come over today!