Golf Cart Cost Calculator
Calculate the true cost of owning a golf cart over 5-10 years. Compare battery technologies, factor in accessories, and see which setup delivers the best value per mile.
Total Cost of Ownership Calculator
Residual Value Calculator
Estimate what your golf cart will be worth in 1-10 years. Brand, battery type, street-legal status, and passenger count all affect resale value.
Year-by-Year Value (Club Car)
| Year | % Retained | Est. Value | Lost vs New | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 95% | $13,300 | -$700 | |
| Year 2 | 90% | $12,600 | -$1,400 | |
| Year 3 | 82% | $11,480 | -$2,520 |
Value Factor Breakdown
Estimates based on industry depreciation data (2024-2026). Actual resale values vary by market, location, and individual cart condition. LSVs with VIN/title consistently command 5-8% premiums over non-titled equivalents.
Lead-Acid vs Lithium: 10-Year Cost Comparison
Most buyers save $2,000-$5,000 over 10 years by choosing lithium despite the higher upfront cost.
Lead-Acid (FLA/AGM)
Lithium (LiFePO4)
Battery Value Rankings
Ranked by Levelized Cost of Storage (LCOS) — the real cost per kWh stored over the battery's lifetime. Lower is better.
| LCOS Rank | Battery Model | Value Score | Cost / Cycle | 10-Year TCO | Analysis Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#1 | HHS Energy (OEM)51.2V 105Ah | 5/100 | $0.34 | $1,200 | Excellent |
#11 | AIMS Power48V 200Ah Industrial | 4/100 | $1.00 | $3,990 | Very Good |
#3 | Cloudenergy48V 100Ah | 3/100 | $0.53 | $1,850 | Good |
#4 | CHINS48V 100Ah | 3/100 | $0.60 | $1,800 | Good |
#5 | Bolt Energy51.2V 105Ah | 3/100 | $0.73 | $2,900 | Good |
#6 | RoyPowS51105 (51.2V 105Ah) | 3/100 | $0.73 | $2,900 | Good |
#10 | BigBattery48V EAGL Kit C (120Ah) | 3/100 | $0.93 | $3,712 | Good |
#7 | Dakota LithiumDL+ 48V 135Ah Set | 3/100 | $0.80 | $3,996 | Good |
#9 | Allied Lithium51.2V 105Ah | 2/100 | $0.87 | $3,050 | Fair |
#8 | ECO BatteryEB48V105 (51.2V 105Ah) | 2/100 | $0.83 | $3,300 | Fair |
Common Accessory Costs
Factor these into your total budget when building your order sheet.