One of the biggest, if not the biggest, trends amongst vehicle makers over the last several years is the rise of the electric vehicle. Cars, bikes, boats, you name it – virtually every form of transportation is going electric. And golf carts are no exception.
In this blog, we’ll explain the ins and outs of electric golf carts, why they are superior to outdated gas-powered carts, how they meet a growing customer demand, and why Ghost Carts is your best bet for custom electric golf carts.
What is an electric golf cart?
To put it simply, an electric golf cart is a cart that runs on an electric motor. The design of the motor might seem futuristic and complicated, but it’s actually quite simple. It has three main components: the rotor, stator, and commutator. An electric current runs through the stator and rotor, which create their own magnetic fields. The commutator’s job is to change the polarity of the rotor’s magnetic field so that it is constantly repelling the stator’s magnetic field. This repelling force is what powers the motor.
An oversimplified example that might help you picture this is one you’ve likely tried yourself – when you try to put the north poles of two magnets together, they will resist this and create a force that repels them. This is the essence of how an electric motor works.
Electric motors are superior to gas motors in many ways:
- Efficiency: electric motors convert over 85% of electrical energy into motion. Gas motors convert less than 40%, according to a Stanford study.
- Decarbonization: reports indicate that vehicles with electric motors emit about half as much carbon dioxide as a gas-burning vehicle.
- Ease of use: 80% of electric motor charging is done at home, according to the U.S. Department of Labor
Benefits of Electric Golf Carts
Electric golf carts are taking over the golf cart industry, and that trend is only going to continue. There’s a good reason for it – electric golf carts are superior to gas carts in so many ways. Here are some of the best benefits:
- Quiet: much less noisy than their gas counterparts, electric golf carts are perfect for cruising the golf course or around the neighborhood.
- Fast: Electric motors accelerate a lot faster than gas carts, and top speeds are higher.
- Eco-friendly: Electric golf carts leave a much smaller environmental footprint than gas-powered carts.
Meeting Customer Demands
As a whole, the golf cart industry is surging, taking in $283.7 million in revenue in 2024, according to an IBISWorld industry report. Revenue is projected to continue growing over the next several years.
Clearly, golf carts are going to take a major role in the world of transportation, and golf cart customers have specific demands. The most common ask from customers is for electric carts. People are looking for more eco-friendly options in everything they buy. Given the substantial negative impact that gas-powered vehicles have on the planet, an electric vehicle is top priority for consumers.
IBISWorld predicts that golf cart dealers who provide a wide range of comfortable, customizable electric golf carts will reap the most profit. The report also noted that customers are specifically looking for vehicles with solar panels that boost the cart’s eco-friendly appeal.
Ghost Carts Is Fully Electric
At Ghost Carts, we know that carts with electric motors are the best option for our customers and for the planet. That’s why all of our models feature a powerful 4-7.5 kW EV motor powered by 72 V/200 Ah lithium iron phosphate batteries and solar panels. You can learn about each of our badass golf cart models here.
We believe that innovation doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. That’s why our carts feature all of the latest eco-friendly tech at a cost that won’t break the bank. We want you to experience top-tier performance on the back nine and beyond – and our electric motors and solar panels are a huge part of achieving that. We don’t compromise on quality. That’s how we do it at Ghost Carts.
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