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Read reviewYamaha Drive2 PTV QuieTech EFI review & price
8/10Golf cart2 (2+2 available) seatsPetrol
- Top speed
- 19 mph
- Range
- Long (petrol, approx 45 mpg)
- Seats
- 2
- From
- £8,000 (est.)
Get your best price on the Drive2 QuieTech EFI
We will aim to beat any genuine like-for-like quote with the equivalent Hawke model, and tell you honestly when another vehicle is the better buy.
- Typical price (UK)
- £8,000 to £11,000 (est.)
- Typical price (US)
- $9,500 to $11,000 (est.)
Most of this segment is sold on application. Ranges are a guide before delivery, tax and options.
Independent review of the Yamaha Drive2 PTV QuieTech EFI. We sell the Hawke range and will always be straight about how it compares.
8/10
By the Hawke reviews team · how we score
The Yamaha Drive2 QuieTech EFI is the quiet, fuel-injected petrol golf buggy (golf cart) in Yamaha's PTV range. At 60.5 dB it is whisper-quiet for a petrol vehicle, returns around 45 mpg and rides with a refinement that shames most rivals.
What's good
- Whisper-quiet at 60.5 dB
- Fuel-efficient EFI (approx 45 mpg)
- Independent rear suspension and car-like ride
What's not so good
- Petrol means emissions and fuel cost
- Two-seat base
- Not road-legal as standard
At a glance
- Body type
- Golf cart
- Seats
- 2 (2+2 available)
- Power
- Petrol
- Top speed
- 19 mph
- Range
- Long (petrol, approx 45 mpg)
- Battery
- N/A (EFI petrol; 12V starter battery)
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 93.6 x 47.3 x 70.2 in (L x W x H); wheelbase 64.4 in
- Road legal (UK)
- No as standard
- Street legal (US)
- No as standard
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Is the Yamaha Drive2 PTV QuieTech EFI a good golf buggy?
The Yamaha Drive2 QuieTech EFI is the quiet, fuel-injected petrol golf buggy (golf cart) in Yamaha's PTV range. At 60.5 dB it is whisper-quiet for a petrol vehicle, returns around 45 mpg and rides with a refinement that shames most rivals.
We score it 8 out of 10. The high points are whisper-quiet at 60.5 dB, fuel-efficient EFI (approx 45 mpg) and independent rear suspension and car-like ride. The trade-offs to weigh up are petrol means emissions and fuel cost, two-seat base and not road-legal as standard.
How much does the Yamaha Drive2 PTV QuieTech EFI cost?
In the UK it is around £8,000 to £11,000 (est.), sold on application through dealers. In the US, roughly $9,500 to $11,000 (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 QuieTech EFI is geared for course and site use, with a top speed of about 19 mph. Expect a real-world range of Long (petrol, approx 45 mpg).
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); wheelbase 64.4 in, so factor that into storage and turning space.
Running costs, charging and batteries
This is a petrol model, so running cost is fuel rather than charging. 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 QuieTech EFI alternatives
Worth cross-shopping against E-Z-GO Freedom RXV, Club Car Onward 2 Passenger. 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.
Yamaha Drive2 PTV QuieTech EFI specs & dimensions
Key specifications
- Body type
- Golf cart
- Seats
- 2 (2+2 available)
- Top speed
- 19 mph
- Range
- Long (petrol, approx 45 mpg)
Powertrain & charging
- Power
- Petrol
- Battery
- N/A (EFI petrol; 12V starter battery)
Dimensions & capacity
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 93.6 x 47.3 x 70.2 in (L x W x H); wheelbase 64.4 in
- Weight
- 785 lb
Road & street legal
- Road legal (UK)
- No as standard
- Street legal (US)
- No as standard
Specs and prices researched 2026-06-09 from 1 source including yamahagolfcar.com/golf-car/personal/drive2-ptv/. Figures marked (est.) are widened estimates; confirm with a dealer before purchase.
Our verdict
8/10
The quietest petrol cart on the market: refined, fuel-injected and remarkably car-like to drive. Expect to pay around £8,000 to £11,000 (est.) in the UK. Before you commit, it is worth a quick like-for-like comparison with the Hawke range, where we will price-match wherever we genuinely can.
Yamaha Drive2 PTV QuieTech EFI alternatives
Club Car8/10
Onward 2 Passenger
The two-seat Onward: the same premium build and lithium option in a nimble, easy-to-store package.
From £9,000 (est.)
Read reviewYamaha Drive2 PTV QuieTech EFI: frequently asked
Yes, unusually so. The QuieTech EFI runs at about 60.5 dB, far quieter than a typical petrol golf cart, and its fuel injection improves both economy and starting.