Yamaha Drive2 PTV PowerTech Li review & price

Is the Yamaha Drive2 PTV PowerTech Li a good golf buggy?

The Yamaha Drive2 PowerTech Li is the lithium version of Yamaha's refined PTV golf buggy (golf cart). It keeps the smooth, quiet, independent-rear-suspension chassis and adds a maintenance-free 48V lithium battery with longer range and faster charging.

We score it 8 out of 10. The high points are maintenance-free lithium with longer range, same refined Drive2 chassis and quiet, zero-emission running. The trade-offs to weigh up are highest-price Drive2 powertrain, range still load-dependent and not road-legal as standard.

How much does the Yamaha Drive2 PTV PowerTech Li cost?

In the UK it is around £10,000 to £13,000 (est.), sold on application through dealers. In the US, roughly $11,000 to $13,500 (est.). Prices move with powertrain, trim and options, and most of this segment is quoted before delivery, tax and accessories.

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 Drive2 PowerTech Li is geared for course and site use, with a top speed of about 19 mph. Expect a real-world range of 35-50 (est., lithium).

Space and practicality

It seats 2 (2+2 available). Overall it measures 93.6 x 47.3 x 70.2 in (L x W x H), so factor that into storage and turning space.

Running costs, charging and batteries

Power is Lithium electric. 48V lithium-ion. 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: No as standard. US: No as standard. 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.

Yamaha Drive2 PTV PowerTech Li alternatives

Worth cross-shopping against Club Car Onward 2 Passenger, Advanced EV Advent 2. 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.