How Much Does a Golf Cart Cost in 2026? Full Pricing Breakdown

EA2GOLF pricing updated October 16, 2026: $13,898 plus applicable tax and delivery. Other dated research and competitor figures retain their original source dates.

How much does a golf cart cost? A new golf cart lists for $8,374 to $22,998 on the manufacturers' own websites in September 2026, and most four-seat electric golf carts fall between $10,349 and $16,849. Club Car's own FAQ puts its lineup at "just over $7,000 to $25,000." Used pricing has one published anchor: E-Z-GO's certified pre-owned program starts at $5,995. The exact price depends on brand, seating capacity, battery type (lithium or lead-acid), voltage, and whether the cart is street-legal. Every figure in this guide was re-read on the manufacturer's own site on September 29, 2026, and where a brand publishes no number, this guide says so instead of guessing.

I've spent years comparing golf cart models side by side, tracking manufacturer pricing, and helping buyers figure out what they actually need. What I've learned is that the sticker price only tells half the story. The real golf cart cost includes the battery, freight and setup, routine maintenance, insurance, and accessories. And some brands hide those maintenance costs and add-ons better than others.

Golf Cart Prices at a Glance (September 2026)

Here's the quick version. Golf cart cost depends on seats, battery, and street legal equipment, and the table sorts the published prices by those three things. If you want the full breakdown by brand, keep scrolling.

EA Carts, the electric golf cart manufacturer headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, offers models across 60V and 72V configurations. Their lineup includes the EA Carts EA4F+ 60V, the EA Carts EA4R+ 60V, and the EA Carts EA4X4 72V, a true 72-volt, 200-amp four-wheel-drive golf cart. EA Carts has worked with the Indianapolis Colts and is the official golf cart partner of TaylorMade Golf.

Category	Published Starting Prices	Examples (manufacturer site, September 29, 2026)
New 2-seater	$8,374 to $13,898	E-Z-GO Valor (2025 model year) $8,374; E-Z-GO RXV 2 $9,274; Evolution D5 Ranger 2+2 Plus $9,699; Yamaha Drive2 PTV QuieTech EFI $9,899; Club Car Onward 2 $10,099; EA2GOLF 60V $13,898
New 4-seater	$10,349 to $21,599	E-Z-GO RXV 4 $10,349; Evolution D5 Ranger 4 Plus $10,699; Club Car Onward 4 $11,299; E-Z-GO Express 4 $11,869; EA4R+ 60V $14,498; Yamaha UMAX 4 Li $21,599
New 6-seater	$12,149 to $19,899	E-Z-GO Express 6 $12,149; Evolution D5 Ranger 6 Plus $12,599; Club Car Onward 6 $15,799 non-lifted, $16,199 lifted (Lithium Ion XR $19,899); EA6R+ 72V $15,998
Street-legal LSV, new	$14,299 to $16,999	Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV $14,299; EA4R+ 60V $14,498 (LSV-ready); Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV $14,999 ($16,999 with Lithium Ion XR); E-Z-GO Liberty 4 XTL $15,299 and Liberty 4F XTL $16,299, the trims E-Z-GO offers with an LSV configuration
4x4 and utility	$16,899 to $22,998	Yamaha UMAX 4 EFI $16,899; Yamaha UMAX 4 Li $21,599; EA4X4 72V $22,998
Used	From $5,995 (certified)	E-Z-GO certified pre-owned "starting at $5,995." No manufacturer publishes private-party used prices.

Dealer-brand MSRPs are starting prices before options. Club Car's Onward pages state that MSRP excludes "freight, set up, tax and other fees," and the same is true in practice at E-Z-GO and Yamaha dealers. Ask for the out-the-door number.

New Golf Cart Prices by Brand (Verified September 2026 MSRPs)

I pulled these numbers from the manufacturer websites on September 5, 2026. Dealer quotes vary by location and by what the dealer adds before delivery, but these published MSRPs give you a reliable baseline.

For a brand-by-brand price breakdown of the top golf cart manufacturers with verified MSRP data, see our complete ranking.

Club Car Pricing

Club Car, the aluminum-frame golf cart brand acquired by Platinum Equity in 2021, publishes starting MSRPs on its website. Here's what its personal-use models list for as of September 2026:

• Onward 2-Passenger: from $10,099
• Onward 4-Passenger (non-lifted): from $11,299
• Onward 4-Passenger (lifted): from $11,699
• Onward 4 Forward LSV (street-legal): from $14,999 with Lithium Ion, $16,999 with Lithium Ion XR
• Onward 6-Passenger (non-lifted): from $15,799
• Onward 6-Passenger (lifted): from $16,199
• Onward 6-Passenger standard models by powertrain: flooded lead-acid $16,199, gas $16,199, Lithium Ion XR $19,899

Two Club Car facts frame those numbers. The company's own FAQ says its MSRPs "vary across new models from just over $7,000 to $25,000 USD." And the non-LSV Onward is rated up to 19 mph and sold as a personal transportation vehicle; Club Car states that only its LSVs carry a VIN. The factory lift on the Onward 4 is priced at $400, the difference between the lifted and non-lifted starting MSRPs.

Source: clubcar.com personal golf carts page and the street-legal vehicles page, accessed September 29, 2026.

E-Z-GO Pricing

E-Z-GO, a Textron brand and one of the oldest golf cart manufacturers, lists starting MSRPs on its website, most of them for the 2027 model year:

• RXV 2-Passenger: from $9,274 (Valor S, lead-acid); the Freedom ELiTE lithium trim is $11,449
• RXV 4-Passenger: from $10,349
• Express 4: from $11,869
• Express 6: from $12,149 (Valor S, lead-acid); the ELiTE lithium Touring S is $14,074
• Liberty 4 (ELiTE lithium standard): from $11,999; XT $14,449; XTL $15,299 (LSV configuration offered on the XTL)
• Liberty 4F (four forward-facing seats): from $13,499; XTL $16,299 (LSV configuration offered on the XTL)
• Liberty LSV (2025 model): $15,799
• Valor (2025 model): $8,374, the lowest published new-cart price in this guide
• Certified pre-owned: from $5,995

E-Z-GO's base prices run below Club Car's, and its ELiTE lithium batteries carry standard 8-year coverage according to the E-Z-GO 360 warranty page. The published lithium step on the Express 6 is $1,925, from the $12,149 lead-acid Valor S to the $14,074 ELiTE Touring S.

Source: ezgo.txtsv.com, accessed September 29, 2026.

Yamaha Pricing

Yamaha, the Japanese motor company known for engine reliability, lists 2027 model-year MSRPs on its homepage. The "Build Your Own Car" configurator cited in earlier versions of this guide no longer resolves, so these are the published starting prices:

• Drive2 PTV QuieTech EFI (gas): from $9,899
• Drive2 PTV PowerTech AC (electric, lead-acid): from $10,549
• Drive2 PTV PowerTech Li (electric, lithium): from $14,020
• UMAX EFI, AC, and Li: $11,999, $12,299, and $15,449
• UMAX Rally 2+2 EFI and Li (four seats): $13,199 and $16,849
• UMAX 4 EFI and Li (four forward-facing seats): $16,899 and $21,599

Yamaha is the one brand that prices gas, lead-acid electric, and lithium versions of the same cart side by side, which makes its lithium step easy to read: $3,471 on the Drive2 PTV ($14,020 vs. $10,549) and $3,150 on the UMAX ($15,449 vs. $12,299).

Source: yamahagolfcar.com, accessed September 29, 2026.

ICON EV, Evolution, and Other Value Brands

ICON EV, which builds its carts in Bradenton, Florida, does not publish MSRP on its website. All pricing goes through its dealers, which makes comparison shopping harder. What ICON does publish is its warranty: a 3-year limited vehicle warranty and an 8 to 10 year warranty on its Eco Battery lithium packs, with 3 to 5 years at full replacement value and the rest prorated.

Evolution publishes prices for six D5 Plus models in its site menu and nowhere else: D5 Ranger 2+2 Plus $9,699, D5 Maverick 2+2 Plus $9,999, D5 Ranger 4 Plus $10,699, D5 Maverick 4 Plus $10,999, D5 Ranger 6 Plus $12,599, and D5 Maverick 6 Plus $12,999. All run 48V lithium and are rated at 19 mph. Evolution's warranty page lists 2 years on parts and "5 or 8 years (conditions apply)" on the lithium battery. See how Evolution models compare with EA Carts model by model.

Brands that publish no price at all, ICON among them, force you to call or visit a dealer just to find out what a cart costs, and quotes can swing between locations.

EA Carts Pricing (Everything Included)

Here's where I think EA Carts does something different from every other brand on this list. Their prices include everything: lithium battery, lift kit, color options, and the full feature package. No upsell model, no lithium surprise at checkout.

Model	Voltage	Seating	Price
EA2GOLF 60V	60V	2	$13,898
EA4R+ 60V	60V	4	$14,498
EA4R+ 60V LIV Edition	60V	4	$16,998 (sold out)
EA4F+ 60V	60V	4 (forward)	$16,298
EA4X4 72V	72V	4	$22,998
EA6R+ 72V	72V	6	$15,998
EA Golf Bike	-	1	$2,998 to $3,498
EA E-Bike	-	1	$1,298

The EA4R+ 60V at $14,498 includes the lithium battery and the lift kit. On the dealer brands above, the published lithium step alone is $1,925 on the E-Z-GO Express 6, $3,471 on the Yamaha Drive2 PTV, and $3,700 on the Club Car Onward 6 ($19,899 Lithium Ion XR vs. $16,199 lead-acid), and Club Car's factory lift on the Onward 4 is another $400. Add those to a base price and the "all-in" comparison puts EA Carts at or below the competition for what you actually receive.

The EA4X4 72V is a true 72-volt, 200-amp four-wheel-drive golf cart, which puts it in a category by itself at $22,998.

EA Carts has worked with the Indianapolis Colts and is the official golf cart partner of TaylorMade Golf, credibility markers that most direct-to-consumer golf cart brands don't have. Delivery is free anywhere in Indiana and quoted by zone elsewhere in the lower 48, from $500 to $2,500 depending on distance.

How Much Do Used Golf Carts Cost?

No manufacturer publishes private-party used prices, so most used-price numbers you see online are estimates. The one published anchor is E-Z-GO's certified pre-owned program, which its site lists "starting at $5,995." Everything else comes down to four things a seller should be able to show you.

• The battery. On a used electric cart this is the whole negotiation. A lead-acid pack is a recurring replacement cost that a lithium cart avoids, and lithium coverage varies by brand: E-Z-GO covers ELiTE packs for 8 years, ICON for 8 to 10 years, Evolution for 5 or 8 years with conditions, and EA Carts through a lifetime replacement program capped at $2,500 for the original purchaser. Ask for the battery's build date and whether any of that coverage transfers.
• Age and hours. A cart's model year and hour meter set the baseline. Compare the asking price against the new starting prices above: a used four-seater priced near $10,349 is competing with a brand-new E-Z-GO RXV 4.
• Street-legal equipment. A used cart with a VIN, seat belts, mirrors, and lighting can be titled as an LSV in states that allow it; one without them cannot, whatever the listing says.
• Brand and parts. Club Car, E-Z-GO, and Yamaha have dealer parts networks. Direct brands service through the maker; EA Carts ships warranty parts from its Carmel, Indiana facility.

Used gas golf carts avoid the battery question entirely, but they carry the ongoing maintenance a gas engine needs: oil changes, belts, and fuel system care.

Electric vs. Gas Golf Cart Prices

The sticker difference between electric and gas is smaller than most people think, and the manufacturer sites let you read it directly.

Purchase Price Comparison

Yamaha prices gas, lead-acid electric, and lithium electric versions of the same cart. The Drive2 PTV lists at $9,899 with the QuieTech EFI gas engine, $10,549 as the PowerTech AC electric with lead-acid batteries, and $14,020 as the PowerTech Li with lithium. The UMAX runs $11,999 gas, $12,299 lead-acid electric, and $15,449 lithium. So on the same Yamaha model, lead-acid electric costs $300 to $650 more than gas, and lithium adds $3,150 to $3,471 on top of that.

Club Car prices the Onward 6 gas and flooded lead-acid versions at the same $16,199, with Lithium Ion XR at $19,899. E-Z-GO's Express 6 goes from $12,149 with lead-acid (Valor S) to $14,074 with ELiTE lithium (Touring S).

• Yamaha Drive2 PTV gas: $9,899
• Yamaha Drive2 PTV electric, lead-acid: $10,549
• Yamaha Drive2 PTV electric, lithium: $14,020

What It Costs to Run: The Numbers You Can Verify

Most "5-year operating cost" tables online are guesses. Two inputs are published by the federal government's Energy Information Administration, so those are the ones this guide uses. The U.S. Energy Information Administration puts the average residential electricity price at 18.31 cents per kilowatt-hour for July 2026. A full charge from empty costs about $2.64 at that rate on a 14.4 kWh pack, which is what the EA4X4's published 72V 200Ah battery works out to (72 volts times 200 amp-hours). A smaller 48V pack costs proportionally less per charge. The same agency lists regular gasoline at a national average of $4.47 per gallon for the week of September 28, 2026. Golf cart makers do not publish consumer fuel-economy figures on their model pages, so this guide does not put a per-mile fuel number on gas carts.

Routine maintenance is where the categories separate. Gas powered carts need oil changes, belts, and fuel system care. A lead-acid electric cart needs water topped up, terminals cleaned, and eventually a new pack. A lithium electric cart needs neither the watering nor the pack replacement inside its warranty window, and those windows are published: 8 years at E-Z-GO, 8 to 10 at ICON, 5 or 8 at Evolution, and a lifetime replacement program capped at $2,500 at EA Carts.

This is one reason I think EA Carts' lineup makes sense for most buyers. Every model comes with lithium standard. No surprise battery upgrade fee, and no lead-acid replacement cycle. Read more on electric cart options by category.

Golf Cart Prices by Seating Capacity

Seating capacity is one of the biggest price drivers for electric carts and gas carts alike. Here's what the manufacturer sites publish across the major brands:

Seating	Published New Starting Prices	Examples
2-Seater	$8,374 to $13,898	E-Z-GO Valor ($8,374), E-Z-GO RXV 2 ($9,274), Club Car Onward 2 ($10,099), EA2GOLF 60V ($13,898)
4-Seater	$10,349 to $21,599	E-Z-GO RXV 4 ($10,349), Club Car Onward 4 ($11,299), EA4R+ 60V ($14,498), Yamaha UMAX 4 Li ($21,599)
6-Seater	$12,149 to $19,899	E-Z-GO Express 6 ($12,149), Evolution D5 Ranger 6 Plus ($12,599), Club Car Onward 6 ($15,799 non-lifted, $16,199 lifted), EA6R+ 72V ($15,998)

The published step from four seats to six is not one number. E-Z-GO charges $280 more for the Express 6 than the Express 4 ($12,149 vs. $11,869). Evolution's menu shows a $2,000 step from the D5 Maverick 4 Plus to the Maverick 6 Plus. EA Carts charges $1,500 more for the EA6R+ than the EA4R+, and that step includes the move from 60V to 72V. Club Car's Onward 6 starts $4,500 above the Onward 4.

Four-seater golf carts are the most popular choice for families and neighborhood use. If you only use the cart for golfing, a 2-seater keeps you at the low end of the table. If you plan to use it around the neighborhood, take it to events, or haul kids, the 4-seater is worth the extra cost.

What Is the Price Range on a 6 Seater Golf Cart?

A new 6 seater golf cart lists for $12,149 to $19,899 on manufacturer websites in September 2026. The lowest published price is the E-Z-GO Express 6 at $12,149 with lead-acid batteries, or $14,074 with ELiTE lithium. Evolution lists the D5 Ranger 6 Plus at $12,599 and the D5 Maverick 6 Plus at $12,999, both 48V lithium and both rated at 19 mph. Club Car lists the Onward 6 Passenger from $15,799 non-lifted and $16,199 lifted, and its model page prices the standard gas and lead-acid models at $16,199 and Lithium Ion XR at $19,899. EA Carts' EA6R+ 72V 6 seater golf cart is $15,998 in every color, with the 72V lithium battery, lift, LSV equipment, and the cooler-bed third row included at that price.

ICON, Denago, Bintelli, and Dach also sell six-seaters but publish no price on their own sites; those are dealer quotes. If you are pricing a 6-seater against a 4-seater, the published steps above ($280 at E-Z-GO, $1,500 at EA Carts, $2,000 at Evolution, $4,500 at Club Car) tell you what the two extra seats cost at each brand.

Street-Legal Golf Cart Costs (LSV)

A street-legal golf cart, also called a Low-Speed Vehicle or LSV, costs more because it must carry the federal equipment list. Under 49 CFR 571.500, each low-speed vehicle must have headlamps, front and rear turn signal lamps, taillamps, stop lamps, reflex reflectors, a driver's-side exterior mirror plus a passenger-side or interior mirror, a parking brake, a windshield that meets the federal glazing standard, a VIN, a seat belt at every seating position, rear visibility per FMVSS No. 111, and an alert sound. The class covers vehicles that top out between 20 and 25 mph. Most states allow LSVs on roads posted 35 mph or less.

Street legal models published by the major brands, with their starting prices:

• E-Z-GO Liberty 4 XTL (ELiTE lithium, LSV configuration offered): $15,299
• E-Z-GO Liberty 4F XTL (four forward-facing seats, LSV configuration offered): $16,299
• Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV: from $14,999, $16,999 with Lithium Ion XR
• E-Z-GO Liberty LSV (2025 model): $15,799
• EA Carts: the EA4R+ 60V ($14,498), EA6R+ 72V ($15,998), EA4F+ 60V ($16,298) and EA4X4 72V ($22,998) are listed as LSV-ready

Yamaha publishes no LSV model, and the non-LSV Club Car, E-Z-GO, and Evolution carts are rated at 19 mph, below the LSV floor. Converting a standard cart means adding the full equipment list above, obtaining a VIN, and titling the vehicle in your state; a factory-built LSV already carries all of it.

State laws on golf cart and LSV operation vary significantly. California, Florida, Arizona, and Texas are among the most golf-cart-friendly states, but you still need to check your local rules before driving on public roads.

What Affects Golf Cart Prices the Most?

Not all golf carts are created equal, and not all price tags tell you the same story. Pricing depends on six factors, and these are the ones with the biggest impact on what you'll pay:

1. Battery Type (Lithium vs. Lead-Acid)

This is the single biggest pricing variable for electric golf carts, and the manufacturers publish it. The lithium step on the same model is $1,925 at E-Z-GO (Express 6), $3,150 to $3,471 at Yamaha (UMAX and Drive2 PTV), and $3,700 at Club Car (Onward 6). What you get for it is a pack with published coverage: 8 years at E-Z-GO, 8 to 10 years at ICON, 5 or 8 years at Evolution, and EA's lifetime replacement program capped at $2,500. Lead-acid keeps the sticker lower and hands you the replacement cost later.

The voltage matters too. A 48V cart has decent range for neighborhood use. A 60V or 72V cart handles hills better, accelerates faster, and covers more ground per charge.

2. Brand and Dealer Markup

The "Big Three" (Club Car, E-Z-GO, Yamaha) carry higher MSRPs partly because of brand recognition and dealer networks. You pay for the name, the service infrastructure, and the resale value, and the published MSRP is not the delivered price: Club Car's own pages exclude freight, setup, tax, and other fees. Direct brands like EA Carts publish one price per model and quote delivery separately, free in Indiana and $500 to $2,500 by zone elsewhere in the lower 48.

3. Seating Capacity

Every additional seat adds to the price, and the published steps range from $280 (E-Z-GO Express 4 to 6) to $4,500 (Club Car Onward 4 to 6). A 6-seater costs more than a 2-seater, not just because of the larger frame, but also because it needs a more powerful motor and bigger battery pack to move the extra weight.

4. Lifted vs. Non-Lifted

Factory lift kits add to the price at the dealer brands. Club Car's is easy to read: $11,699 for the lifted Onward 4 against $11,299 for the non-lifted, a $400 step. EA Carts includes lifted suspension on the EA4R+ and EA6R+ in the published price, so you don't pay extra.

5. Gas vs. Electric Powertrain

On the same Yamaha model, gas is the cheapest sticker, lead-acid electric costs $300 to $650 more, and lithium electric costs $3,150 to $3,471 more again. Over the life of the cart, gas carts carry fuel and engine maintenance that electric carts do not. Your choice depends on how you plan to use it and how long you plan to keep it.

6. Accessories and Customization

Accessories add up, and so does custom paint at the dealer brands, where color is priced as an option. On EA Carts' own store, a sound bar is $250, LED under-cart lighting is $200, a front storage basket is $350, a golf bag holder is $298, an exchange to X-Comp turf tires is $500, a fitted rain cover is $650 to $700, and an outdoor cover is $150 to $175. Browse EA Carts' accessories collection to see what's available at what price.

True Cost Comparison: Four-Seat Lithium Golf Carts

Here's the comparison that matters most: what does a four-seat electric golf cart with a lithium battery actually list for, and what comes with it? Every figure is the manufacturer's published starting price on September 29, 2026.

Model	Published Starting Price	Battery	Lift	Street-Legal
Evolution D5 Ranger 4 Plus	$10,699	48V lithium	Not stated in the menu	No LSV claim; 19 mph
Club Car Onward 4 (lifted)	$11,699	Lead-acid base; Club Car lists the lifted Onward 4 at $13,699 with Lithium Ion and $15,699 with Lithium Ion XR	Included ($400 over non-lifted)	No; 19 mph PTV
E-Z-GO Liberty 4 X	$11,999	ELiTE lithium standard, 8-year coverage	Not listed	No; 19 mph (LSV configuration offered on the $15,299 XTL)
EA Carts EA4R+ 60V	$14,498	60V lithium, lifetime replacement program*	Included	LSV-ready
Yamaha UMAX Rally 2+2 Li	$16,849	Lithium	Rally package	No LSV model published

What this means in plain English: Evolution and E-Z-GO win the lowest lithium sticker, and the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 X lists at $11,999 with lithium, though it is a 19 mph cart and E-Z-GO offers the LSV configuration on the $15,299 XTL. Club Car wins if you want a dealer network and a lead-acid entry price. Yamaha's UMAX Rally 2+2 is the utility-style pick at the top of the table. The EA4R+ 60V is the one line in this table that combines a 60V lithium pack, a lift, LSV-ready equipment, and a lifetime battery replacement program* at a single published price with no dealer fees on top. Club Car lists the lifted Onward 4 at $13,699 with Lithium Ion and $15,699 with Lithium Ion XR, before freight and setup.

I think this "all-in" approach saves buyers from two problems: sticker shock at the dealer when they realize the base model doesn't include what they want, and second-guessing themselves because they couldn't do a fair price comparison.

Golf Cart Financing Options

Most golf cart dealers and some brands offer financing. EA Carts offers pre-approval through Synchrony and Magwitch on its financing page; the dealer brands finance through their dealers and run periodic manufacturer programs. No lender publishes a rate on a manufacturer's site, and the only numbers that matter are the ones on your own approval: the APR, the term, and any fee. Get the total cost of credit in writing before you compare it against paying cash. Our guide to financing a golf cart walks through the questions to ask.

What You Can Verify Before You Buy

The purchase price is just the beginning, and most five-year ownership tables online are built on guesses. These are the inputs you can check yourself before you sign:

• The published starting price for the exact model and trim, from the tables above, and what it excludes. On the dealer brands that is freight, setup, and tax. At EA Carts it is delivery, free in Indiana and $500 to $2,500 by zone in the rest of the lower 48.
• The lithium step if the base price is lead-acid: $1,925 at E-Z-GO, $3,150 to $3,471 at Yamaha, $3,700 at Club Car.
• Warranty terms in writing. EA Carts publishes one year on eligible parts including the charger and controller, labor not included, plus the lifetime battery replacement program capped at $2,500 and optional 3, 5, and 7 year parts-and-labor plans at $750, $1,000, and $1,200. E-Z-GO publishes 8 years on ELiTE lithium. Evolution publishes 2 years on parts and 5 or 8 on the battery. ICON publishes 3 years on the vehicle and 8 to 10 on the battery. Club Car's model pages publish no warranty term; ask the dealer for the document.
• Electricity per charge from your utility rate and the pack size. At the July 2026 national average of 18.31 cents per kWh, a 14.4 kWh pack costs about $2.64 to fill from empty.
• Title and registration if you plan to register the cart as an LSV. Fees are set by your state; your DMV publishes the schedule.

How to Get the Best Deal on a Golf Cart

After watching this market for years, here are the buying strategies that actually save money:

Buy in the Off-Season

Golf cart demand peaks in spring and summer. Dealers have more room to move in the colder months, and model-year changeovers are when last year's inventory gets cleared. E-Z-GO's pages, for example, already show 2027 model-year pricing in September 2026.

Compare "All-In" Pricing, Not Base Price

Club Car lists the lifted Onward 4 at $13,699 with Lithium Ion and $15,699 with Lithium Ion XR, before freight and setup. A $14,498 EA4R+ 60V already includes both. Always compare the total after the batteries, lift kit, and features you actually want.

Check Warranty Coverage

A cheap cart with a weak warranty can cost you more in the long run. Ask whether the battery is covered separately from the vehicle, for how long, and whether coverage transfers. The published terms in the section above are the starting point; get the document itself before you buy.

Consider Certified Pre-Owned

E-Z-GO's certified pre-owned program lists carts "starting at $5,995" on its site, inspected and sold through dealers. EA Carts invites buyers to ask about trade-in options on its model comparison page. A certified cart gives you more confidence than a private-party purchase, with the battery question still the one to ask first.

Don't Overlook Direct-to-Consumer Channels

EA Carts sells direct-to-consumer, which skips dealer markup entirely. Delivery is quoted by destination zone with your order, so factor that quote into your total when comparing against a local dealer's out-the-door price.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a basic golf cart?

The lowest published new-cart prices in September 2026 are the E-Z-GO Valor at $8,374 (2025 model), the E-Z-GO RXV 2 at $9,274, the Evolution D5 Ranger 2+2 Plus at $9,699, the Yamaha Drive2 PTV QuieTech EFI at $9,899, and the Club Car Onward 2 at $10,099. E-Z-GO's certified pre-owned program starts at $5,995.

How much is a 6 seater golf cart?

Published 6-seater prices run from $12,149 (E-Z-GO Express 6, lead-acid) to $19,899 (Club Car Onward 6 with Lithium Ion XR). Evolution's D5 6 Plus models list at $12,599 and $12,999, and the EA Carts EA6R+ 72V is $15,998 in every color with the lithium battery, lift, and LSV equipment included.

Is a golf cart a good investment?

A golf cart is a vehicle, not an investment, but it can replace short car trips in a golf cart-friendly community and it holds usable value as long as the battery does. Two things protect that value: a battery under published coverage, and warranty terms that transfer. Check both before you buy, because most brands limit battery coverage to the original purchaser.

What is the most affordable golf cart brand?

E-Z-GO publishes the lowest new-cart prices among the major brands, with the Valor at $8,374 and the RXV 2 at $9,274. Evolution publishes the lowest lithium prices, from $9,699. Base prices can be misleading, though. EA Carts' all-inclusive pricing (lithium battery, lift, color options included) often comes out equal to or less than competitors once you add the published lithium and lift steps.

How long does a golf cart last?

The published proxy is the warranty. Lithium battery coverage runs 8 years at E-Z-GO, 8 to 10 years at ICON, 5 or 8 years at Evolution, and for the life of original ownership at EA Carts, capped at $2,500. Vehicle coverage is shorter: 1 year on eligible parts at EA Carts, 2 years on parts at Evolution, 3 years at ICON. A lead-acid pack is the component most likely to need replacement on an older electric cart; a gas cart's engine keeps running as long as it is maintained.

Do I need insurance for a golf cart?

Insurance requirements depend on your state and whether your cart is registered as an LSV. Many states require liability coverage for a street-legal LSV but not for a cart used only on private property or a golf course. Ask your insurer for a quote on the specific model and use before you buy; no manufacturer publishes a typical premium.

How much does it cost to charge an electric golf cart?

At the July 2026 national average residential rate of 18.31 cents per kilowatt-hour published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, filling a 14.4 kWh pack from empty costs about $2.64, and 14.4 kWh is what the EA4X4's published 72V 200Ah battery works out to. A smaller 48V pack costs less per charge in proportion to its capacity. Your utility bill shows your own rate.

Are 72V golf carts worth the extra money?

If you need serious power for hills, off-road terrain, or hauling loads, yes. A 72V system like the EA4X4 72V ($22,998) or EA6R+ 72V ($15,998) delivers more torque, better acceleration, and longer range than 48V alternatives. For flat neighborhoods and casual golf use, 48V is fine.

Can I negotiate golf cart prices?

At most dealers, yes. Golf cart MSRPs are not as firm as car MSRPs, and the manufacturers run seasonal promotions through their dealers. Online sellers and direct-from-manufacturer brands tend to hold firmer pricing, so compare the delivered total, not the discount.

Bottom Line: What Should You Actually Spend?

For most buyers, a four-seat electric golf cart with lithium is the target, and the published prices for that cart run from $10,699 (Evolution D5 Ranger 4 Plus) to $16,849 (Yamaha UMAX Rally 2+2 Li). The EA4R+ 60V sits inside that band at $14,498 with the lift, the 60V lithium pack, the LSV equipment, and the lifetime battery program included, which is why I think it is the value pick for a family cart.

If you're on a tight budget, E-Z-GO's certified pre-owned program starts at $5,995, and its 2025 Valor is the lowest published new cart at $8,374. If you want the best value with everything included at one price, check out EA Carts' full lineup. Their all-in pricing model eliminates the guesswork and the dealer upsell.

Whatever you choose, compare total costs (not just sticker prices), check the warranty, and buy from a source you trust. The golf cart market in 2026 has more options than ever, and the right cart at the right price is out there.

For specific model recommendations at every price point, see our best golf carts ranked and compared for 2026.

For a specific brand-to-brand price comparison, see how EA Carts compares to Club Car on total cost of ownership.

*EA Carts' battery coverage is provided through its Lifetime Key and Battery Replacement Program, included with every new cart purchase and administered by Axiom Product Administration. It covers battery replacement for as long as the original purchaser owns the cart, up to $2,500 in total replacement cost, with pre-authorization required before service.

Related: What Is an LSV? Low Speed Vehicle Rules, Requirements, and How They Differ From Golf Carts For a direct head-to-head with verified 2026 prices, see EA Carts vs Denago.

To see what each EA model costs, check the prices on the EA Carts lineup. To look at a cart before you buy, find where to see and buy an EA cart, or contact the team with your pricing questions.