GAS OR ELECTRIC?
This is probably the most often asked question in the business!

Gasoline powered golf cars are powered by traditional small gasoline engines with an oversized electric starter designed for frequent starting.

Electric golf carts are powered by an DC electric motor, supplied by 6 deep cycle batteries, and are normally sold with a special charger designed for the cart.

Both have advantages and disadvantages. Before looking at the pros and cons, here are a few automatic selection factors:

• If your use of the cart requires continuous operation for over 2 hours, no stopping, then you need a gasoline powered car. Electric carts are designed for 36 holes of golf between charging. (36 holes of golf is about 12 miles, with starting and stopping)
• If you plan to use the cart indoors extensively, then you need an electric car. There is no effective way to eliminate the exhaust fumes from a gas powered car.
• If there is a need for no noise, then choose an electric cart. Gas carts are not very noisy, but electric carts make no noise.

A few common uses and recommendations:
Campgrounds: Either gas or electric

Lake homes: Gas if adding read seat for steep hill use, or if teen-agers who will drive the car all day long. Otherwise either is suitable.

Indoor facilities use: Electric

Elderly use: Electric

Hunting: Electric if noise a concern. Gas if distance a concern

Neighborhood use: Either one

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