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Choosing the Right Golf Car: Gas vs. Electric

May. 1 2025 Buying a Golf Cart By Under the Sun Golf Cars

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Choosing the Right Golf Car: Gas vs. Electric 


Is it time for a new golf car, but you can't decide if you should go with the Club Car Onward Gas or the same model in HP Lithium? Explore the perks that come with both types of popular golf cars to choose the one that best matches your needs.

Why is gas a popular choice?

Their efficient engines can travel up to 120 miles on a single tank--which means fueling up only once a week on the links, if you are shooting 18 holes every day. They typically can achieve higher speeds, which can whittle down your commute time to the clubhouse. Also, some gas models are rated to carry up to 1,000 pounds, which is more than enough for you and a couple of friends with your clubs.

What about electric?

An electric golf car requires less maintenance as it has no filters and fluids that demand regular replacement. If you plug it in when you get back to the clubhouse, it's ready to roll every time you feel like hitting a few balls. What about the battery? With proper care, a lithium battery pack can keep performing between 10 and 20 years. Finally, it features zero emissions, supporting a green lifestyle. 

How will you be using your golf car?

Before making your decision, think about what you expect out of your new golf car. 

  • Are you roaming over your expansive property where you could run out of a charge with no way to get back to a power point? Go gas.

  • Do you only need your car to run down to the store at the campground and bring home milk and bread for lunch? Either version.

  • Do you visit the country club only a few times a year and want something that demands less maintenance? EV.

  • Do you typically chauffeur your foursome and want something with added muscle? Gas.

Where will your golf car be garaged?

An electric car demands a parking space with access to a charger. Your gas version can be parked so you can carry a gas can to it. With electric, you’ll need a reserved outlet, and it can’t be relegated to a corral without access to power when not in use.

Is speed a factor?

If you work maintenance for your HOA, you may want a gas golf car that can zip around the neighborhood, traveling up to 20 mph. Electric gas cars typically have top speeds of 10 to 15 mph, which is just right for exploring the links at your club. They work well in areas that have pedestrian traffic.

Which is heavier?

For folks who take their golf car along while exploring the country in their RV, a gas-powered one typically weighs less. But if you spend the entire summer at your seasonal site, a quiet electric one won't wake up the neighbors on Sunday mornings.

Is cost a factor?

While an electric golf car may have a higher sticker price than a gas version of the same model, you will earn back the difference over the years by saving on gas and maintenance.

Would you like to learn more about gas and electric golf cars? Give us a ring or swing by Under the Sun Golf Cars for a test drive today.