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New & used golf carts for sale, without the guesswork
Southern Tide Golf Carts is your source for new and used golf carts for sale, shipped nationwide. Whether you’re shopping for an affordable used golf cart, a quiet electric model for your neighborhood, or a powerful gas cart for hills and hauling, we carry the brands you trust — E-Z-GO, Club Car, Denago, ICON, GEM, and Epic Carts — at prices that make sense.
Every golf cart we sell is inspected and battery-tested before it goes online, so you’re never buying blind. From a $2,800 used E-Z-GO to a fully loaded lithium street-legal model, each cart is checked for battery health, motor and drivetrain condition, brakes, tires, and frame. Below, we’ve put together everything you need to know before buying a golf cart in 2026 — real pricing, the difference between electric and gas, what to inspect on a used cart, and how to make sure yours is street-legal.
Used Golf Carts for Sale
A used golf cart is the smartest value on the lot — if the battery is healthy. That’s the one thing most sellers won’t mention, so we do the opposite: every used cart is battery load-tested and fully inspected before listing. Shop pre-owned E-Z-GO, Club Car, and ICON carts starting at $2,800.
Shop used carts →Electric Golf Carts for Sale
Electric carts are quiet, clean, and cheap to run — no oil, no spark plugs, no fuel stops. Perfect for neighborhoods, retirement communities, resorts, and the course. We stock both 48V lead-acid and longer-range lithium models, every one load-tested.
Shop electric carts →Gas Golf Carts for Sale
When you need range and torque — steep hills, hauling, large properties, or long days away from a charger — gas wins. Our 13.5 HP class gas carts pull grades that budget electrics can’t and refuel in seconds. Built for demanding daily use.
Shop gas carts →How much do golf carts cost in 2026?
Golf cart prices swing widely because a “golf cart” can mean a $2,500 older gas two-seater or a $20,000-plus lithium, street-legal, lifted four-seater. Knowing the going rates helps you spot a fair deal from an overpriced one. Here’s how the 2026 market breaks down across the most common categories:
| Category | 2026 Price Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Older used gas (10+ yrs) | $2,500 – $3,500 | First cart, property or knock-around use |
| Used electric, lead-acid | $3,000 – $6,000 | Budget buyers who confirm battery health |
| Used electric, lithium | $6,000 – $10,000 | Longer range, faster charging, less upkeep |
| New gas (4-passenger) | $7,000 – $14,000 | Hills, hauling, and long-distance driving |
| New electric lithium (loaded) | $9,000 – $20,000+ | Street-legal, lifted, fully featured builds |
Used carts typically save you 30–50% over buying new, and a two-to-four-year-old cart with a fresh battery pack can deliver most of a new cart’s experience for a fraction of the price. That’s why a well-inspected used electric is the sweet spot for most first-time buyers — and it’s most of what we keep in stock.
The one number that matters most
On a used electric cart, the battery pack is the single biggest hidden cost — $800 to $1,200 for a lead-acid set, or $2,000 to $4,500 for lithium. A cart that looks cheap can cost you a full battery pack in month three. Always ask the battery’s age and demand a load test, not just a resting voltage reading. Every electric cart Southern Tide sells is load-tested first, so you know exactly what you’re getting.
Electric vs. gas golf carts: which should you buy?
Choosing between electric and gas is the single biggest decision when buying a golf cart, and it comes down to how and where you’ll drive. Roughly 80% of new carts sold today are electric, and that share keeps growing — but “most people buy electric” doesn’t automatically make it right for you.
When electric wins
Electric golf carts are quiet, produce zero emissions, and cost far less to run — there’s no oil to change, no spark plugs, and no fuel system to service. They’re the natural choice for neighborhoods, retirement communities, resorts, and golf courses, where noise and fumes matter. Modern lithium models charge faster, last longer, and hold value better than older lead-acid carts, and over a 5-to-10-year span a lithium electric cart usually wins on total cost of ownership. If your driving is mostly flat and residential with easy overnight charging, electric is almost always the smarter buy.
When gas wins
Gas golf carts still hold a real edge in raw range and torque. A full tank goes farther than a single charge, and the 13.5 HP class engines deliver sustained pulling power on steep grades that budget lead-acid electrics simply can’t match. Gas is the better pick for large properties, farms, hauling and towing, commercial workloads, and any situation where a two-minute refuel beats an overnight recharge. The trade-off is more routine maintenance — fuel pump, spark plugs, belts, and filters — but for heavy or off-grid use, that’s a fair price for the extra capability.
What to check before buying a used golf cart
Whether you buy from Southern Tide or anywhere else, run through this checklist before you pay. These are the exact points we inspect on every used cart we list, and they’re what separates a genuine bargain from an expensive mistake:
- Battery age & load test. Lead-acid over 4–5 years is near end of life. Insist on a load test.
- Charge retention. A pack that drains while parked overnight is a pack that’s failing.
- Motor & acceleration. Smooth power with no hesitation, grinding, or whine under load.
- Brakes. Firm pedal, straight stop, no pulling to one side.
- Tires. Even tread wear; mismatched or bald tires signal neglect.
- Frame & body. Look for rust, cracks, prior collision repair, and mismatched paint.
- Gas engine. Cold-start it; listen for knocking, watch for smoke, check for oil leaks.
- Paperwork. Serial number, service records, and LSV title status for street use.
Are golf carts street-legal?
A standard golf cart is not automatically legal on public roads. Many areas require a Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV), which means factory-installed lights, mirrors, seat belts, a windshield, a VIN, and a governed top speed of around 25 mph that meets federal safety standards. Some towns have a golf cart ordinance that allows non-LSV carts on certain streets, and many don’t allow them at all. Confirm your local rules before you buy so you choose the right cart the first time — it’s the cheapest mistake to avoid and the most expensive to fix after the fact.
Financing & trade-ins
Golf carts can be financed much like any vehicle, spreading the cost into manageable monthly payments so you can get the cart you actually want rather than settling for less. We also accept trade-ins — your current cart’s value depends on its battery health, hours or mileage, brand, and overall condition, the same factors we evaluate on everything we sell. If you have a cart to trade, reach out with the details and we’ll put together a fair offer. Nationwide shipping is available on every cart in our inventory.
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