Quiet and Odorless!

Electric golf cars sales are on the rise. This is due to the increasingly popular lithium options. Lithium gives the quiet ride, smooth takeoff, and range that residents of The Villages have been asking for and we have an option for everyone.

Benefits of Lithium Include:

FAQs:

We’ve found the average resident will drive 3,500 – 5,000 miles in their golf car per year. There are days with more activity or no activity, but this breaks down to roughly 15 miles per day. These lithium powered golf cars have the largest battery packs available and can easily do routine trips within The Villages. Most 2-Passenger models are getting 55 miles + per charge.

Just like a gas golf car, if you are stranded, there are services that can pick you up. These lithium batteries can accept a charge at any time and some models have a built-in charger. If you go back home or to a friends house, you can charge for as little as 30 minutes and notice an increase in remaining charge.

In initial cost, yes. However, with low maintenance costs and having a cheaper operational cost per mile, many residents can expect an break even around year 4 or 5.

As production of lithium batteries continues to rise, the cost keeps getting lower and lower. Think of how flat screen TV prices started to decline over the years. Current large battery pack replacements are approximately $5,000 to replace and we expect over the next 5-10 years for this to decrease to a range of $3,000 – $4,000.

A typical 18 hole course is 6-8 miles. Here in The Villages, our courses are closer to 5-6 miles per round. If you play a 9 hole Executive Course, you can expect to use closer to 3 miles of range.

The lead-acid versions of electric golf cars in the past would struggle uphill or when the charge started to get low. Newer lithium models with AC motors have instant torque. These models will outperform gas golf cars acceleration from a stop or going uphill. These lithium golf cars do not have a performance decrease as battery charge gets lower.

Lithium batteries have been around since 1991 when SONY released the first commercially available lithium battery. The Villages Golf Cars has been selling lithium golf car models since 2017.

Lithium models are great for part-time residents. They will only discharge at about 2% of the charge per month. They can easily store for 6 months at a time without needing attention. Fuel starts to degrade after 45 days and has a shelf life of 3 to 6 months. Old fuel frequently causes damage to the sending unit and throttle body, leading to expensive repairs.