A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is a legal class of 4-wheel vehicles that have a maximum capable speed typically around 25 mph (40 km/h), and have a minimum capable speed (typically 20 mph (32 km/h)) that allows them to travel on public roads, golf clubhouses or neighborhood electric vehicles (NEV).
Lithium golf cart batteries require no maintenance. For example, your typical lead-acid battery will regularly require you to add water, among other maintenance work. On the other hand, lithium batteries do not need any water at all!
Charge your batteries fully after each period of use.
Charge your batteries for 3 to 5 hours. The best practice is to charge overnight after you are done using your cart for the day.
The standard speed of a golf cart today is 18 to 25 miles per hour but many options are available to increase both the speed and power should you desire.
A large assortment of optional motors, controllers, and tires can make your electric golf cart a powerful and fast vehicle. These changes must be designed as a system where wire size, the controller capacity, and motor amp draw are all taken into consideration. Even the forward and reverse switch may require an upgrade to handle the increased power.
The early definition of a golf cart was a vehicle used to convey equipment and no more than two persons, including the driver, to play the game of golf in an area designated as a golf course. But that's changed. Today you'll find golf carts on movie sets, at the park, and at the local police department. There are more than 1 million golf carts in operation, and they're being used for numerous transportation purposes. Technological improvements achieved in recent years allow today's electric-powered golf carts to compete performance-wise with their gas-powered counterparts. Given electric golf carts' low maintenance costs and smooth, quiet, and easy operation, this exciting industry - with its wide-ranging applications - continues to grow rapidly.
1. Virtually no air pollution. We all want - and need - to breathe clean air. That's why you'll find electric school buses, street cleaners, garbage trucks, aircraft baggage tugs, and much more. Electric power also is perfect for vehicles that operate in enclosed spaces, like airport terminals or warehouses.
2. It's affordable. You can't beat the extremely low refueling costs - about one-third the gasoline costs to operate an internal-combustion engine vehicle. And with no tune-ups, oil changes, or smog checks, maintenance costs are almost non-existent. For even more affordability, consider renting a golf cart.
3. It's quiet. Noise pollution is a growing concern whether you live in the city or a suburb. Remember the last time you were rudely awakened by the howl of a noisy motorcycle engine?
Many states, including Florida, California, and Indiana, allow golf carts to be driven on public roads. Check your state and local laws regarding golf carts. Because of the lack of environmental impact, the EPA has helped encourage legislation over the years in many areas, which now allow golf carts to be driven on the streets. In Indiana, golf carts require blinking taillights and can not be driven on highways or roads that post a speed limit over 40 mph. If you live close enough to home, consider driving a golf cart. If you go to school in the same town or city as you live, consider a golf cart. Whether shopping, going out to dinner, attending a ball game, consider a golf cart. Although we're not advocating it, it's been our personal experience that finding parking anywhere is a breeze. Golf carts can be parked in non-traditional parking spaces that a motorized vehicle would get towed for! Just be careful not to block exits, handicap spaces, or fire hydrants.
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