When buying a golf cart you need to decide whether you would like a gas-powered cart or an electric cart. There are pros and cons for each. The choice of gas or electric depends on how you will use your golf cart. Do you want power or do you want to be environmentally friendly?
Performance
Either type of golf cart is good for hauling two golfers around a golf course. Those who want more horsepower will want to choose a gas-powered cart. According to diversifiedgolfcars.com, "gas golf carts are as much as three to four times more powerful than their electric counterparts." If you require a cart that will perform well in off-road conditions with rugged terrain, you will want to stick with gas power. However, if you are doing light hauling, an electric cart will get the job done.
Maintenance
Both types of golf carts require light maintenance. Diversifiedgolfcars.com reports that electric carts require most of the maintenance on the batteries. With proper maintenance and recharging techniques, the batteries can last five to six years. The gas carts require oil changes and replacement of fuel filters, air filters and spark plugs. According to diversifiedgolfcars.com, "maintenance costs will be about equal if you take care of your golf cart. If not, electric golf carts tend to be more expensive largely due to the cost of replacing batteries."
Cost
According to guide-to-golf-carts.com, gas golf carts can be from five to 10 times more expensive to operate. It depends greatly on gas prices and the fuel efficiency of the cart. "It costs about $.02 per mile to run an electric cart compared to an estimated average of $.12 per mile to run a gas cart." Electric golf carts will usually last 30 to 40 miles on a single battery charge.
Environmentally Conscious
If you are environmentally conscious, you will likely choose an electric cart. Although if you are driving long distances and doing more heavy work, you will want a gas-powered cart. Guide-to-golf-carts.com reports, if you want a gas cart and still want to be environmentally friendly, a 4-Cycle engine is cleaner burning and more environmentally friendly.
Running Time
When considering whether you want a gas-powered golf cart or an electric cart, you will want to decide how much you will be using it in any given time period. Guide-to-golf-carts.com reports that gas carts get more mileage per tank of gas than an electric cart gets on one charge. The electric cart only gets about two hours of run time.
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