Hawke The Utility review & price

Is the Hawke The Utility a good golf buggy?

Hawke The Utility is a quiet electric workhorse for the grounds: a cargo bed, real payload and a 43-mile lithium range, finished to the same standard as the rest of the range and backed by our price-match guarantee.

We score it 9 out of 10. The high points are quiet, zero-emission running for grounds work, cargo bed and real payload and premium finish with a price-match guarantee. The trade-offs to weigh up are two seats (work focus) and built to order.

How much does the Hawke The Utility cost?

Pricing is on application from dealers. As a guide, expect it to sit in line with comparable utility models.

Whatever the list price, we will aim to beat any genuine like-for-like quote on the equivalent Hawke model, so it is always worth a quick comparison before you buy.

Performance and drive

The The Utility is geared for course and site use, with a top speed of about 22 mph. Expect a real-world range of Up to 43.

Space and practicality

It seats 2. On the practical side it offers Cargo bed with working payload. Overall it measures 3.40 x 1.30 x 1.92 m, so factor that into storage and turning space.

Running costs, charging and batteries

Power is Lithium electric. 9.0 kWh lithium. 8 to 10 hrs (13A). As a rule, a lithium pack costs more up front but lasts far longer and needs no maintenance, where lead-acid is cheaper to buy but needs watering and careful charging.

Is it road legal?

UK: Estate, grounds and site use. US: Off-road / site use. In Britain, road use means the buggy must be approved as an L6e or L7e quadricycle and registered with the DVLA; in the US, a street-legal cart is a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) capped at 25 mph with the required lights, mirrors, belts and a windscreen.

Hawke The Utility alternatives

Worth cross-shopping against Club Car Carryall 500, Cushman Hauler 800. If you would like a like-for-like comparison with the equivalent Hawke model, our team can put the numbers side by side and price-match where we can.