| A golf cart is a small vehicle originally designed to | | | | as the type of streets they are permitted on and |
| carry two golfers and their clubs. In the beginning, | | | | the top speed allowed. |
| golf carts where electrically powered, but over | | | | Although they resemble a golf cart, some are |
| time, gas powered variants began to show | | | | now being made with all-weather, car-like bodies. |
| themselves in the market. Electric powered golf | | | | The price of golf carts can vary anywhere from |
| carts don't pollute, are quiet and safe for | | | | $3000-$15000 per car. There are several factors |
| pedestrians due to their low speed. | | | | that make the price range so wide. It will depend |
| Golf carts do come in a wide range of formats, | | | | on how many carts are being purchased. Whether |
| but are generally for the purpose of carrying a | | | | one for an individual, or many for a golf club. Golf |
| small number of passengers, short distances. | | | | carts also come with different options, such as, |
| Their speed is less then 15mph. Their common | | | | how many people it will carry, whether they have |
| size is four feet wide, eight feet long and six feet | | | | windshields and ball cleaners. You can get golf |
| high. Their weight is between 900 and 1000 | | | | carts with upgraded or motor speed controllers, |
| pounds. Most are powered by a four stroke | | | | cooler trays and lift kits. A club may also offer |
| engine. | | | | storage and energy options to potential buyers as |
| There is a model built for general transportation, | | | | well. |
| which is called a neighborhood electric vehicle or | | | | There is a lot to take into consideration when |
| NEV (neighborhood Electric Vehicle). There are a | | | | looking at the purchase of a golf cart. |
| number of regulations that come with NEV's, such | | | | |