And here is the breakdown of Gas vs Electric
There are exceptions to each rule. EX. Some Electrics
Have just as much power as the gas.
There are exceptions to each rule. EX. Some Electrics
Have just as much power as the gas.
| GAS
CARTS |
ELECTRIC
CARTS |
Gasoline powered golf cars
are powered by 9 or 11 Hp engines and come with either a 2 cycle (OLDER
CARTS) Or 4 cycle (New Style) Engine. |
Electric golf carts are
powered by an DC electric motor, supplied by 6 deep cycle batteries,
and come with a charger which is seperate from your golf cart. |
| Gas
Advantages |
Electric
Advantages |
Power... Gas Engines have the
power for hunting, Pulling Trailers, etc. |
Completely Silent |
Range... You have a 200-350
miles per tank range on your gas golf cart. |
No Gas to purchase or refilling
of tank |
Cost... You dont have to replace
batteries every 5-8 years. |
Less parts means less maintenance |
Value... Generally holds value
longer than Electric Carts |
Costs Less than a Gas Cart |
Familiar... Very similiar
maintenance to your car. |
Requires no annual Tune up |
| Gas Disadvantages | Electric Disadvantages |
Should have yearly tune ups |
Battery's Need to be replaced
every 4-8 Years |
Usually more expensive year to
year |
Limited Range between Charges
12-18 Miles |
Noisier than the electric |
Most Models dont have the power
for hills as gas |
Usually Requires manual choking
in really cold weather |
More Load on the cart means less
miles per charge |
Charger has to be brought with
you to charge cart. |
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