Due to the mixed market competition, uneven brand quality, and the fact that golf carts belong to the field of special vehicles, buyers need to spend a lot of energy to understand and compare, and even step into pits many times to gain some experience. Today, the editor summarizes the car selection strategy of senior engineers! No worries in car selection, no pitfalls!
According to market feedback, 80% of golf carts are used on golf courses, and the remaining 20% are used in public places such as airports, parks, high-speed rail stations, resorts, and hotels, which are often exposed to wind and sun. So what are the reference factors for choosing a golf cart? There are mainly the following aspects:
The stylish appearance, tough lines and colorful colors can make the golf cart more popular with passers-by. When it is galloping on the golf course, it is not only a shining presence, but also attracts a lot of envious eyes. It looks good and makes people feel good when playing golf.
Everyone must keep their eyes open, as the exquisite golf cart LED headlights are now standard. The new and shiny LED headlights illuminate the road ahead and also illuminate the road in your heart, so that you can find the destination regardless of wind or rain, and it is also a guarantee of peace of mind.
Some golf cart manufacturers also offer personalized customization, which is actually a reflection of the factory’s strength and management capabilities. This is because it will be a great test of the factory’s supply chain and production management capabilities. There are many personalized options, such as the choice of seats, economical standard seats and comfortable and soft luxury seats. The seat color and the golf cart exterior color can be customized according to the customer’s own preferences . Others such as steering wheels, tires, roofs, windshields, brake pedals, battery packs, etc. can be customized as desired.
In short, if you want to have a golf cart that suits your taste, personalized customization is not only a basic item, but also a filter to identify the strength of the manufacturer! Without personalized customization, it can basically be vetoed.
From the perspective of safety
First of all, we need to look at the overall structure of the golf cart, the hot-dip galvanized frame chassis, and the integrated main beam running through the whole, which is safer, stronger and more durable than assembled and spliced ones.
Secondly, look at the front suspension of the vehicle. Golf carts of better quality generally use McPherson independent suspension, which can ensure that the vehicle has less bumps during driving and is more stable, safer and more comfortable.
Another thing to look at is the tires that come with the vehicle. Different tires are used in different scenarios, including lawn tires, road tires, and rain and snow tires. Good tires are quiet, non-slip, and wear-resistant. You can also look at whether they have been certified by a well-known tire certification center, such as the U.S. DOT tire certification, which is also a proof of quality reliability to some extent.
From the brand point of view
How to judge a company’s brand level? In fact, the Internet has provided us with very convenient tools. The official website is of course the most important portal to understand a company. If a company’s most important external interface is just a mess, then we will have some doubts about its brand reputation, product quality, detail control, etc.
Secondly, you can also look at the company’s voice on the Internet and whether other mainstream media platforms have information about them. If it is a reputable company in the industry, it is impossible that there is no information about them on the Internet.
Furthermore, through the official website, we can generally learn an important information, whether the brand has its own factory, R&D team and related scale. Having or not having its own factory makes a huge difference, which determines the company’s ultimate control over production quality, product supply capacity and after-sales service.
The prices of golf carts in the market vary greatly, and there are mainly several categories: imported brand golf carts, domestic brand golf carts, and miscellaneous brand golf carts.
Generally speaking, the price of imported golf carts is relatively high, and most of them are classic styles, which are released every few years, and the materials are guaranteed. Domestic golf carts are more affordable than imported golf carts, with guaranteed quality and a variety of styles. Because of the “geographical advantage”, compared with foreign brands, after-sales service is also guaranteed, which is the choice of most domestic customers. Miscellaneous golf carts are generally made by small factories, with uneven materials, difficult to guarantee after-sales service, and generally cheaper prices.
In fact, the entire industry is currently facing a trend of product homogeneity, and the gap between them is getting smaller and smaller. If the price is much higher than the average, there must be a lot of brand premium in it, just paying for a logo. Therefore, in recent years, with the maturity of production capacity, R&D technology, after-sales service network, and cost advantages, from the perspective of cost performance, domestic brands are definitely the best solution .
Let’s look at the three-electric system first. What is the three-electric system? It refers to the three major systems of motor, electronic control, and battery.
The battery is the power source of the golf cart. Its main function is to store energy and output electrical energy. In terms of shape, there are three main types of power batteries for golf carts: cylindrical, square and soft-pack. The square hard-shell battery protects the battery cell better than the soft-pack battery and cylindrical battery, and the battery cell is safer.
The heart of a golf cart – the power battery, there are two main types used in golf carts:
Advantages : Lead-acid batteries have low cost, good low temperature resistance, and high cost performance;
Disadvantages : low energy density, short life, large volume, poor safety
Application : Due to its low energy density and service life, it cannot have a good vehicle speed and a high mileage, and is generally used in low-speed vehicles.
Advantages : Lithium-ion batteries have good thermal stability, safety, low cost and long life;
Disadvantages : low energy density and afraid of low temperatures.
Uses : When the battery temperature is 500-600℃, its internal chemical components begin to decompose, and it will not burn or explode due to puncture, short circuit or high temperature, and its service life is also long.
Generally speaking, lithium batteries are five to seven thousand more expensive than lead-acid batteries (the price difference range varies depending on the battery capacity), so most customers will buy lithium batteries if they have sufficient budget.
The motor is the driving device of the golf cart. The power battery supplies power to the motor, which converts electrical energy into mechanical energy to drive the vehicle. The motor is commonly known as the “motor”. The drive system is classified according to the motor used. There are currently three types of motors in golf carts:
① DC motor : It uses a brushed DC motor and is controlled by a chopper;
Advantages : simple structure, easy to control, and also an early drive system used in electric vehicles;
Disadvantages : low efficiency and short life.
②AC motor : It adopts the design of “coil” + iron core”. After power is turned on, a magnetic field appears, and as the current changes, the direction and size of the magnetic field also change.
Disadvantages : high energy consumption; mostly used in industry.
③ Permanent magnet synchronous motor : The working principle is that electricity generates magnetism. When power is turned on, the coil in the motor will generate a magnetic field. Then, because the internal magnets repel each other, the coil will start to move.
DC motors and AC motors are commonly used in golf carts.
The electronic control system is equivalent to the brain of the vehicle. It is a general term for all electronic control management systems. It is mainly composed of battery management system, vehicle control system, charging management system, etc. The electronic control system determines the operating capability of the entire vehicle to a certain extent. In other words, the better the electronic control system, the better the overall user experience of the vehicle will be.
The pros and cons of the three-electric system are mainly related to the brand recognition of the golf cart in the market. A durable golf cart has a more stable and durable three-electric system and provides a good experience.
When purchasing a golf cart, you must pay attention to its after-sales service. There are many unknown brands of golf carts on the market. Although the price is low, the materials used are uneven and the quality cannot be guaranteed, which creates a very large after-sales service risk. Smaller companies often have limited strength and it is difficult to invest much resources in after-sales service, which invisibly increases the user’s car cost. For example, after-sales guarantee is not timely, resulting in a significant reduction in the efficiency of car use. Other problems include unprofessional maintenance personnel, difficulty in supplying spare parts, untimely customer service response, and even factory closures.
Therefore, when purchasing a golf cart, price is only one aspect. You should also consider the brand, after-sales service and other aspects. Don’t be greedy for a low price and suffer from poor after-sales service.
Golf carts have a wide range of application scenarios. They can be used in golf courses, scenic spots, resort hotels, and can also be used as shuttle vehicles in large public places. In fact, as long as it is a regular closed park section, it can basically be used as a means of transportation. So how do we choose and what do we base our choice on? In fact, it is very simple. Of course, it depends on your own needs. Generally, you can choose according to the number of seats in the vehicle. For example, in golf courses, 2-seater and 4-seater vehicles are generally chosen. In scenic spots, airports, and high-speed rail stations, these scenes often also need to pay attention to traffic efficiency, so 6-seater and 8-seater vehicles are more often chosen.
Other personalized needs depend on the specific scenario. For example, if the road is steep and slightly rugged, you can choose to install seat belts, reversing images, mirrors, etc. If it is hot and rainy all year round, you can consider installing sunshades, etc.
It can be said that there are many points to refer to when choosing a matching golf cart, and the most important ones are quality, price, and purpose. The more you know in the early stage, the more reliable it will be when purchasing, and the more convenient it will be to use in the later stage. Have you remembered these purchase suggestions? If you want to understand and buy golf carts, you may wish to collect this guide with your fingers to avoid pitfalls! A wonderful trip, all in Linglu!
Post time:
Jul-23-2024
