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How much does a golf cart cost? A new 4-seater electric golf cart typically ranges from about $8,500 to $13,500, depending on power, condition and brand. Answer a few quick questions for an estimate tailored to your choices, plus running costs and new vs used. It takes about a minute.
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How much does a golf cart cost?
Typical golf cart price ranges
The price of a golf cart depends most on its size, whether it is electric or gas, its condition, and the brand. The figures below are estimated ranges from our market research, updated 2026-06-09. For a range tailored to your exact choices, use the calculator above.
These are estimates and ranges, not quotes. Prices exclude freight, tax, registration and dealer fees.
New 2-seater electric cart
$5,500 to $9,000
New 4-seater electric cart
$8,500 to $13,500
Used 4-seater electric cart
$5,000 to $12,000
New 6-seater electric cart
$11,000 to $16,000
Price by brand
What the main golf cart brands cost new
Typical new price ranges by brand, aggregated from our 2026-06-09 research. Premium name brands sit highest; value brands offer most of the capability for less; lowest-cost and direct-import options carry real hidden costs (see the calculator).
Aggregated estimated ranges across each brand's line-up, not a quote. Use the calculator for a figure tailored to your choices.
What changes the price
Five things that move a golf cart price the most
Size and seats
A 2-seater costs far less than a 6 or 8-seat people mover. Utility and cargo models sit higher again.
Electric or gas
Lithium electric costs more upfront than lead-acid or gas, but is cheaper and quieter to run with less servicing.
New, refurbished or used
Used is cheaper upfront but battery health and age move the value a lot. Refurbished sits in between with some warranty.
Brand and source
Premium name brands cost more than value brands; lowest-cost and direct-import options carry real hidden risks and costs.
Features and extras
Road-legal spec, weather protection, lift kits and custom finishes each add to the price.
Delivery and support
Delivery, set-up, warranty and servicing all matter. Hawke includes delivery and backs every vehicle for the long term.
New, used or refurbished?
Which condition is right for you
New
The most you pay, and the least you worry. Full warranty, latest battery technology and the longest life ahead of it. Best if you want it to last and to finance it. Expect the steepest drop in value in year one.
Best for: long-term owners, fleets
Refurbished
A professionally restored golf cart, often ex-fleet, with new or checked batteries and some warranty. Most of the life at a fair discount to new. The sensible middle ground if you want reassurance without the new price.
Best for: value with peace of mind
Used
The lowest entry price, but condition and battery health vary enormously, and a tired battery set can cost a lot to replace. Inspect carefully, and treat a very cheap golf cart with caution.
Best for: tight budgets, short-term
Electric vs gas
Electric (especially lithium) costs a little more upfront but is far cheaper and quieter to run, with much lower servicing and no fuel. Over several years the running-cost saving usually outweighs the higher purchase price, which is why most new golf carts are now electric.
Questions
Golf cart cost, frequently asked
How much does a golf cart cost?+
It depends on size, power, condition and brand. As a guide from our researched 2026-06-09 market data, a new golf cart typically ranges from a few thousand for a basic used model up to the high teens or twenties for a large or premium new one. Use the calculator above for a range tailored to your choices.
Is it cheaper to buy a used golf cart?+
Usually yes upfront, but the saving depends heavily on age and battery health. A worn lead-acid battery set can cost a meaningful amount to replace, so a cheap used golf cart is not always the bargain it looks. The calculator shows new and used side by side.
Are electric golf carts cheaper than gas?+
Electric models usually cost a little more upfront (especially with lithium batteries) but are far cheaper and quieter to run, with much lower servicing. Over several years the running-cost saving often outweighs the higher purchase price.
What does it cost to run a golf cart?+
Very little compared with a car. An electric golf cart costs only a small amount of electricity to charge, with low servicing and no fuel, so annual running costs are typically modest. The main lifetime cost is the battery: a lead-acid set is replaced every few years, while lithium often lasts eight to twelve years. The calculator breaks down running, servicing, battery and insurance for your exact choices.
Do golf carts hold their value?+
Reasonably well, especially premium brands and lithium models with a full service history. Expect the steepest drop in the first year, then a gentler decline, with battery health and condition mattering more than age later on. The calculator includes a resale and depreciation guide for an equivalent new vehicle over time.
Is it cheaper to import a golf cart directly from the factory?+
Rarely. Since 2025, US duties on imported golf carts can run into the hundreds of percent, so a factory price that looks cheap typically lands at two to five times the figure once duty, freight and clearance are added. It is realistic only for experienced commercial importers.
How accurate is this estimate?+
It is an estimated range built from real, dated research across many providers, not a quote. Actual prices move with exact spec, supplier and condition. We widen the range where public data is thin, and we never present a converted figure as local researched data.
Can you help me get the best price on a golf cart?+
Yes. Tell us your answers and we will advise honestly and aim to beat any genuine like-for-like quote, on our own builds or a major brand we supply. There is no obligation.
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