Electric Golf Carts vs Gas-Powered Golf Carts

Gas vs Electric Golf Carts Performance

The biggest difference between electric and gas-powered golf carts is what’s under the hood. Gas-powered carts run on a combustion engine, just like your car. Depending on the make and model, you could find a number of different cylinders. This lets you get from Point A to Point B quickly and with adequate horsepower. However, just like your car or SUV, you’ll have to pay attention to your fuel economy.

On the flip side, electric carts are available with a variety of efficient motors. For example, the Bintelli 4PR Street Legal Golf Cart is powered by an impressive 4.0-kilowatt electric DC motor. With a top speed of 25 MPH, it can keep up with the flow of traffic. Plus, it can drive up to 50 miles on a single charge. That should outpace a gas-powered cart and let you play through the course several times before you’ll need to stop and plug it in.

The Convenience of Electric Golf Carts vs Gas-Powered Golf Carts

On top of offering impressive efficiency, electric golf carts are extremely easy to maintain. You’ll want to keep them in good condition with regular maintenance, but you won’t need to think about things like getting your oil changed or having your oil filter replaced.

A gas-powered golf cart, on the other hand, needs just as much maintenance as an automobile. You’ll have to check the oil from time to time, or schedule service to have a technician check the oil levels and to give your cart an oil change for you.

Due to the lack of oil and engines, electric carts also have lower emissions, so you can feel good about your carbon footprint. They’re also easy to plug in at home or anywhere you stop for a while. You can charge a Bintelli Golf Cart in your garage, at a friend’s house, or outside a store while you run some errands. Some of the convenient benefits of driving an electric cart include:

Not only will gas carts have higher emissions, but you’ll need to visit the gas station or keep a full gas can in your garage to make sure they’re ready to go.

Comfort

Electric and gas-powered golf carts are available in all sorts of styles and with different types of amenities. However, electric carts can offer a more comfortable drive. For starters, electric carts won’t disturb anyone around you. They allow both you and anyone teeing off nearby to enjoy some peace and quiet. Some of their other performance perks include:

Depending on the size of their engines, gas golf carts can be quite loud. Along the same lines, gas-powered carts need to keep the motor running while they’re idling. This can cause them to sound and feel like a bumper car or a go-kart.