Are Electric Golf Carts The Future? 

I bought a lithium battery golf cart which gives me at least 60 miles which is plenty far enough for one day. Plug it in at home and next day, ready to go. We have a feature which I did not hear referenced. Our cart included a rearview camera which operates just like aa car rearview camera. Quiet is nice! Lithium warranty is 100% replacement if the battery fails.

That was a great video. So many grumpy comments about electrics not having enough range for The Villages. I can’t see traveling more than 50 or 60 miles in a golf cart on any given day. Just charge each night and you will be a-ok.

Jerry and Linda, thank you for taking the time to meet up and talk lithium golf cars with us. We had a great time with you!

I've got a joke for cute Gizmo (I hope I spelled his name correctly). What kind of cat's go bowling? The answer is ...Alley cats.

I’d say the future of golf carts is electric. Cleaner not as noisy and great range for the vast majority of golf cart users.

Don't do it Jerry! Don't go to the "dark" side. Think 250 mile range. Think no plugging in.....anytime. Think no battery replacement.....ever. I just bought a Quietech and it is much quieter than my older carbureted cart. Change oil once or twice a year (a whole quart!!!) and new air filter every other year and that's it for a very long time. What's not to like? I have personally converted 3 of my buddies from electric to gas in the past 3 years and every one of them swears they will never go back. Remember what the salesperson said about Lithium battery replacement. $4500-5000 every 5-8 years. In five years your gas cart might need a new spark plug and brakes. Don't drink the kool aid!

AWESOME show!!! You can REALLY tell they love what they do and taking care of their customers! Excellent info all around and also telling us about how they provide service and loaners. WOW this was a really great show with so much helpful info! Thank you all and have a GREAT WEEKEND!!!

Hey Jerry! Hey Linda! We ordered our 2022 Yamaha gas golf cart early December 2021 from The Villages Golf Cars - we are expecting to pick it up next week. Long time coming.

Comment.......Just carry a gas powered generator with you so you can charge your cart. LOLOLOL!

Comment.......Jerry and Linda.......don't get suckered into buying an electric cart......Keep your gas powered carts.

The lack of charging stations and that different models don’t have a universal charging port would be a deal breaker for me. Everyone is on the electric band wagon but for me there are significant drawbacks. Nice video. 👍

Wow and thank you Jerry, Linda, Christopher and Jeff for the informative and enjoyable electric golf cars presentation. Good to hear that the dealer both services snd sells golf cars

Dislike the noise of a gas powered cart- puts my teeth on edge!

I have watched this video more than once to learn as much as I can as we prepare for our relocation to The Villages in a year or two and purchase a golf cart. Any chance you could make a video on their service department covering items such as: scheduling appointments, checking in, services they offer, approximate costs, suggested service increments, a quick look around the service department, etc.?

Good summary of gas vs lithium battery. Seems to me, still not enough range on the lithium battery to make it worth while.

As an owner of a lithium cart I love it. Excellent acceleration and extremely quite. I’m told by The Village Golf cart sales people that Yamaha is coming out with a lithium battery cart in their 2023 models. To alleviate any mileage anxiety choose a lithium battery of at least 180 amps. 50-60 miles on a single charge. Excellent show.

Save yourself some heartache and buy gas.

Good and informative video. I know you all have gas carts and now I know you enjoy the quietness of the electric however, the range difference is a deal breaker for me. Also, the thought of plugging in every night is just not appealing. Throw in the replacement cost ($4500-5500) of LifePO4 batteries and I will keep my gas cart. Purchase a Quiet Tech and don't look back. Yamaha gas carts run forever with just minimal maintenance and the Quiet Tech's have very minimal engine noise. I love mine.

Wish Greeley was a golf cart city!! Gas$$ echo! But wonder how they'd work in cold snowy weather.

Electric cars are the future in California. Beginning in 2025, nobody will be allowed to buy any type of gas or diesel motor that has a rated horsepower(HP) of 20HP or less. You can buy individual parts to repair an older engine. If you live in a flood zone, you will not be allowed to buy a gas powered pump that accepts fire hoses to pump the water out of your property. I would expect that people like the fire department will have an exemption for these type of things, but nobody else. All vehicles sold as new starting in 2030, are required to be fully electric. No gas electric hybrids. This is already the law. The governor has already signed this. That means no more gas powered golf cars starting in 2025. Fully electric only. Many states tend to follow the automobile standards that California sets, and so the sales of fully electric golf cars and regular cars will increase dramatically.

I’ve lived in TV for 11 years. Wish I had $10 for every time I passed a dead electric golf cart on the side of the road. You couldn’t give me one.

I do think electric golf carts are the future, but they are not ready for prime time today for us. Nothing worse than been stuck because your battery has no power. Battery replacement is expensive and there is a disposable fee.

Loved this! Yes, we love our Ez-Go electric cart …. Super quiet and quick! We have had it over 2 years now without any problems …. Battery life is awesome. Nice to hear you mention us …. And Jake really enjoyed doing the gas vs electric cart video for you! Love our super star RU-vid friends!!💕💕 y`all the best !

Great interview, your questions were spot on. I’d consider an electric cart especially if you own one of each!

Very informative, they had some beautiful carts in there. However, I’m not a fan of the electric carts knowing I’d have to replace the battery 8 - 10 years. Which could cost almost 1/2 of a new cart. That’s why I haven’t purchased a hybrid vehicle yet. I typically keep my cars well past ten years.

I have another perspective....we bought our home in Rio Grande and it included an older electric Club Car, a 1993 DS model. The electric motor was replaced 3 years ago, I have replaced the lead-acid batteries (($1000), seat belts ($200) and the controller lever ($300). This cart rocks! You would call it "vintage", yes. But it has dramatic acceleration, I can go 40 miles on a full charge and it is comfortable to drive/ride in. We looked at the lithium battery option, but at $3000 it seemed like that was a lot to spend over the lead-acid option for the limited additional benefit it gave us. I have always been a used vehicle kind of guy, so I have a comfort level with driving an older cart for the time being. So please everyone, do not be afraid that lead-acid batteries are dead, and long live lithium...

1- 400 watt solar panel that costs about 400 dollars will net 1200 miles of range a year in any vehicle. Today's solar cost are around 2 dollars a watt installed .quick exercise 12000 watt system at 24 to 27 thousand dollars before a 24% tax credit will power yor home , golf cart , and two vehicles permanently. Modern solar panels have a warranty of only losing 5% after 25 years . Last but not least if the chemistry is LFP it is non flammable and new cars come this way as well .

my 2019 Elite has 16k miles and I don't notice any battery degradation so far

Battery's are finicky dealt with them previously for years. Charging a nd discharging is the issue. There is maintenance involved do not let any one tell you EV are perfect. Down the road as tech improves they might be a alternate to a IC,E powered vehicle .

Great show guys… thanks for the educational support… I’ve been driving electric autos for over 5 years now … and love it..different way of driving.. for the better, for the same reasons . Lower costs pre mile, very low maintenance costs, low charging costs, smooth, quick, quiet, super fun to drive.. one note on batteries.. don’t stress about replacement costs now… enjoy driving now.. tech is changing so fast in the ev space prices will come down… fun fact.. lead acid batteries weigh 87 lb. each… X 6 =522 lbs. 1 lithium battery… 105 lbs. 🤪 looking forward to seeing a new video about you trading in the “ bumble bee 🐝 “ you won’t be disappointed 😉

My daughter just bought a Tesla, it is truly an amazing car. If Elon can get us to Mars, maybe he can create a Tesla golf car someday!

Wow! Great video! Perhaps the best golf cart RU-vid video now out there not just for Villagers but anyone looking for a golf cart. Can’t believe you got the Villages to do this video. Bravo Jerry and Linda! Tom W.

To solve the range problem we need charging stations as part of infrastructure, & especially down south…what about it The Villages?

What a super informational video. Thanks again for your great content 👍

Doubt it. They cant haul any kind of a payload nor pull any type of recreational trailers Lets see you travel across country in one

I noticed the seats in Linda’s cart look really comfortable!💜

Electric golf carts are far better, very nice to drive.

We have to ask Elon Musk to make Electric Carts so we could get 300 to 500 miles on a charge 😄. Also do you need a special charger for the Lithium Electric Carts or do you plug them into a standard 120v outlet, not sure if you mentioned that in your video.

Yeah, electric carts have been in use for like 70 years. Some one has been living under a rock.

I’d stick with gas, electricity is expensive I’ve got a neighbor with an electric car in his garage because his batteries wore out and cost more to replace than the old car is worth. Electric is only a big deal because of government incentives, once they’re gone electric will fade

We are so thankful that a loaner was provided while we wait for our golf car to be delivered in June ❤️

Excellent show! We ordered a 2022 Yamaha which will be ready in early June. We considered electric but were concerned about range living in South of 44.

Electric carts in the every growing villages 🤣 🤣 🤣

I like my gas powered club car. Don't need to spend a $1000.00 on batteries ever 3 years. And if I can't have a gas-powered golf cart were these people are then I guess I don't need to be there

I was thinking... Oh what a treat!!! Then I realized its Thursday lol.

Great Info. I would still have to go with a gas cart. Especially after hearing all the pros and cons.

Enjoyed the show! Louisville slugger company making pink bats! Grandson avid baseball pitcher, first baseman at eight!

Thanks for the info, I did buy my Lithium cart at that store. A couple of points, the charger runs off a 110 volt line in most houses. They give you the charging equipment which can fit below the drivers seat. If you are low, just find someone who has 110 line. I find I can get 20 miles charged in an hour, that should be enough to get you home. I added speakers as well and they're great. As you know, Tesla runs off Lithium as well and they are now working on a new battery that won't use lithium which they are targeting 1 million miles. Knowing Tesla, it'll be ready in just a few years. Really means never charging again.

They should put windshield wipers on the carts

Comment........Until it catches fire in your garage and burns your entire house down all because you wanted to same 50 cents...LOLOLOLOLOLOL!

What about a hybrid golf cart, does anyone make one? Why should you have to pick between gas or electric when you can have the best of both worlds. Lithium batteries are very expensive to replace, what is there lifespan and how many charges can you get? China owns 90% of the world's lithium mines, just food for thought.

Club car onward golf carts are the best in my opinion. They're USA made, and have all aluminum bodies which do not rust. They also look beautiful! I would not own any other brand! I love my Club car onward with lithium batteries! 😎

we purchased our electric cart three years ago and it is still going strong, and it has air conditioning, heat, power steering, brakes and windows, we love it. they didn't mention anything about A/C, huh

Comment......Man I can buy a lot of gas for $3k-$5k and by the time you need new Lithium batteries what you save in gas you will destroy that savings.....

Morning Jerry and Linda. Trade in the golf cart. Guess accustomed to seeing yours Jerry. Rarely see Linda’s. Love the yellow. Yes. Buy and service in the same space same people. Oh. Electric and lithium carts. It’s a new day. 6-9 hrs to fully charge and it’s about 250miles/full charge. That’s great. It’s a different day guys. This is a wonderful informative Vlog. Gonna stop commenting and really pay attention. Thanks so much and see you next video.

Pretty sure a good CPA could find a reasonable depreciation schedule for your new electric cart used for business purposes 🤔😉

Those guys know their business; great you brought it to us all!

You talk about electric golf carts like it’s something new. They’ve been around for over 30 years and been the majority type of cart in California where gas powered carts are illegal to drive for over 20 years.

This was so concise and informative. I learned a lot. Electric is the way to go. If I buy another car, not golf car, but car, I think it will be electric, based on what I learned here! 🚗

Wonderful show! Such great info….now we need an extra piggy bank for our future new electric golf car! Can’t wait! See ya when we get there! 👍😎😍 Mia and Larry

Great show!! Very informative! Not quite ready for an electric car (vroom vroom), but I’m sold on the electric golf car(t). Thanks for the video!

any hybrids, or charge stations coming into the villages? thats would be awesome, id prefer electric/hybrid

Great video. Very useful information. Thanks for sharing. Saludos !!!

I am all about the Electric cart. I don't want all the upkeep and added cost to keep the gas cart going. I would like to know price of electric vs gas cart with all the same options.

I would own a gas and an electric .... pros and cons for both so makes sense to have one of each if you are going to have two carts. Great video as always and hopefully one day we make our move to The Villages.

Hi Jerry, Linda and Gizmo. I'm an old dinosaur I'll take gas over electric anytime! Imagine the the outcome of WWII if they threw "Molotov Cocktails" made with batteries instead of petrol! (lol) Great informative show as always. You folks always brighten the day keep up the great job and stay healthy and happy!

Trade one of your carts up Jerry and Linda so you have the best of both worlds. We all plug phones and other contraptions in to charge overnight so no learning curve or inconvenience there. Travelling to maximum range in one trip would be less likely.

Enjoyed the video and comments. I have followed developments in electric batteries since the 70s. Better batteries are coming that are cheaper, lighter, have a longer range, recharge faster, and last at least twice as long. Don't know how soon, though.

Thank you folks

Interesting to compare the two options, especially the running costs. If it costs 8c to run a gas cart and 1.7c for electric this is a 6.3c differential. So you'd need to drive 79,365 miles in an electric cart to break even on the $5k battery replacement cost. This equates to 1,322 days (at say 60 miles a day), or 3.62 years if you drove every day. Neither of these options are likely - especially for a snow-birder - so your probably looking at a breakeven of closer to 10 years. Much as I like the idea of electricity the cost is not there on breakeven - assuming of course that your sole criteria for comparison is cost. Noise and speed are two other factors. This raises another point. In Europe, there is a problem with electric cars because they are too quiet and people with hearing problems can't hear them... that's why you need a ghetto blaster !!!! TURN UP THE BASE.... but then surely that cancels out the idea of electricity being quieter... Besides that, I actually like the sound of the gas carts... but then I like the sound of Jaguar's, Aston Martins, and other high-performance cars :-)

Excellent show, thank you for this knowledge. Not in the market for now, but, maybe in the future, happy with our gas cart. Did you shoot this in the Brownwood store?😎

The lead acid Trojans from Battery boys are great…better than lithium are “solid state” batteries…

Hi Jerry and Linda! Great show. I just love those guys at The Villages Golf Cars store. Our new gas golf cart should be delivered soon. This show was very informative. I totally get the appeal of the electric golf cart. Quiet, pick up etc. However reading through some of the comments, I have to agree with the folks who are not quite ready to go electric. The cost is a concern. We'll be getting a second cart and there is a lot to consider. We'll see. I love Linda's yellow cart! If you are concerned about noise doing your videos, there is software that takes that noise out. Probably a lot cheaper to get than an electric golf cart for now. Again, nice show!

I enjoy all your shows. You are interesting to listen to and informative. I want to think you are honest but it is hard to believe you actually enjoy living there considering what you came from.. What your shows reinforce, at least for me, is why I would never live in a place like that or any place with an HOA for that matter. We know one couple who lived there for a short time and they described it as North Korea. It seems to have a contrived lifestyle as you wait to die. This couple I was referring to moved a little north to around Tallahassee on one acre with a nice small house. They can't believe the mistake they made buying in the Villages. They did make a small profit on their home and it was quick to sell so that was a plus. My wife and I are looking to make a move to north Florida from Fort Lauderdale. I have lived here since the 50s and it is just does not seem like my home anymore. A while back my with and I took off in our motor home numerous times for months looking for (Mayberry). I doesn't seem to exist. However, where you live is what you make of it. I just don't like the idea others trying to control my life as in a place like the Villages. I feel the only thing you have there is this youtube channel. You have made a small business of just living there. I think without that you would be tired of it pretty quick and ready to make another move. Florida is a great place to live and pretty vast. There is so much more to it then just the coast line. I will still be watching and do enjoy you both andI hope I didn't insult you in any way. To steal from your sign off, I like you both and "I hope to see you get out of there". Thanks For listening, Joe.

Great show Jerry and Linda!

Hi great video. it would be great if they would put an alternator on the electric golf carts and you would not have to charge the battery's

Good thought Good question

Great information! Thank you for asking all the specific questions

Who would think a golf cart dealer would work in the villages?

Had to come back. I think it’s amazing that if you customize your cart, they lend you one for the 12 weeks until your cart is ready. $14 - $16k? Wow. That’s a car. But think they are nice for within the community.

What another wonderful video I really enjoyed and learned about electric verses gas carts The two men you interviewed gave a great interview and were very knowledgeable

battery carts 3 to 5K more than a gas,, I can buy a heck of a lot of fuel for that amount, but time marches on,, range is really the biggest thing,, good show

Great show, learned so much 👍🏻👍🏻

Wonder if they have military styles

Thanks, Jerry and Linda for another informative video. If I was in the market for a golf cart, I think I would lean towards electric.

Great video and information. Question for you, did you buy your pre-owned carts privately or through the store? Also wondering, do the loaners becoming purchasable when they upgrade the fleet of loaners? I really enjoyed the information about both types of carts available.

Loved This Video, Very Interesting And informative 👍

Do they make a hybrid cart yet?

Another good show!

We love our 2 electric golf carts: Pinkberry 72v EZGo and Bumblebee 48v. Thank you Jerry&Linda for this informative video. Cheers.

Thank you Jerry and Linda for this fantastic educational video. We now have answers on many questions we had. We would definitely go for an electric cart vs gas. We appreciate the silence. If you maintain your cart properly you will not face any issues.

Please upgrade to an electric golf cart. It would improve the sound quality of your golf cart ride videos a lot.

I think the orange golf cart would be ideal for Linda.....

Curious if you have a charging device for a non Lithium battery at your house and you get a car with a Lithium battery, can you charge it with the same device or do you need to upgrade to another charging device? And how much would that cost? Thanks for the videos!

Good presentation on golf carts, as you say "an eye opener". We live in a golf cart community and I know one thing, we gotta save our coins, these new golf carts really exceed our pay grade.

Loved this vlog, very informative, great questions.

Thank you so much for the updated information on the golf carts along with all the personalized touches. Enjoyed the show as usual.

Hydrogen hemi golf cart ?

Thank you, much appreciated.

Just curious, Jerry…you talked to Linda as if HER car would be the one to be replaced….why not yours??? A really great and interesting video!