Facts Related To Electric Golf Carts

A couple of decades ago the golf cart was a humble vehicle used as a means of transport for players on a golf course. Since then it has undergone a facelift and is nowadays put to many other uses. For example, powerful golf carts referred to as utility vehicles are now used on farms, at universities, at airports and in large warehouses. More and more people also use electric golf carts for personal transport.

Originally many golf cars used to be powered by gasoline. This has changed over time and now you find that carts powered by rechargeable batteries are the norm. They are cheaper to run, don't cost as much to maintain and are also more environmentally friendly. The only area where gasoline powered carts still are popular is where the range provided by a battery operated cart is too restrictive.

Your standard cart is built to carry two to four people, as well as their golf clubs. There are, however, what is often called utility vehicles in the industry, which can sometimes take loads of up to 5 000 pounds. These are most often used in warehouses and on farms.

Golf carts can sometimes be put to surprising uses. Lately you will find that they are more and more often used to transport people inside the borders of gated communities and retirement villages. In fact the management of these communities often actively encourage the use of these carts in the place of motor vehicles. They don't only make much less noise, they also take up less space, don't cause such a large amount of wear and tear on the roads and they're as a general rule safer to drive than cars.

Although large numbers of local authorities ban the use of golf carts on public roads, there are others who do allow them. As a rule you will find that if the carts are fitted with all the required safety features, such as safety belts, headlights, turn signals, brake lights and windshields the authorities will be more inclined to approve them for use on a public road.

When buying a golf cart your decision should primarily be based on your personal needs. There are a wide variety of carts available, with different features, different load capabilities and different prices. Don't buy something with a lot of features which you don't need. Make sure, however, that it has all the vital features. An under-powered cart will for example not suffice if you intend to use it on a hilly golf course.

When it comes to the choice of a brand name, the same principles apply. The majority of electric golf carts for sale are of high quality, but the various brands don't all have the same weak or strong points. Some brands are specifically designed for use in cold climates. If you live in a coastal city, you should perhaps consider a brand that uses aluminum to manufacture their carts - this is rust-resistant. Whatever brand you choose should be trustworthy and meet your particular requirements.