Golf carts are well known among most Americans. They’ve seen them in air ports, amusement parks, apartment buildings, retirement homes, and of course golf courses as well. However, not many people really know what a NEV is. I wrote this article to compare golf carts and NEVS and upon reading this article you will have a better understanding of what a NEV is and why you might want one.
Although the NEV has speeds and ranges similar to that of a golf cart, there is one major difference between the two. NEVS are street legal vehicles and can be driven on the streets with actual cars. This is why they are known as neighborhood electric vehicles rather than just golf carts. One should note however that these vehicles are only street legal on roads where the maximum speed limit does not exceed 45 miles per hour. This is because these vehicles simply cannot go faster than 45 miles per hour.
As with a car, these vehicles must have seat belts, head lights, break lights, windshields, windshield wipers, parking breaks, turn signals, and rear view mirrors. These items are the major differentiators between golf carts and NEVS.
You’ll have to get car insurance on your NEV in order to take it out on the roads. Fortunately NEV insurance as well as golf cart insurance is usually more reasonably priced than insurance for standard vehicles. The reason for this is probably because you won’t be traveling as far in these types of vehicles as you would be in a more traditional vehicle. Although a quick trip in a NEV or golf cart is quite pleasant, a 100 mile trip is not so pleasant.
Golf carts are less likely to have doors and windows when compared to NEVS. NEVS are much better at keeping their passengers away from extreme weather conditions when compared to golf carts. There are golf carts with windows and doors, but they are a rarity. Golf carts are fantastic when you need to get in and out of your vehicle quick fast and in a hurry. As the name suggests, golf carts are much better for things like golfing than a NEV is.
If your trying to drive an eco friendly vehicle, both electric golf carts and NEVS will be something to look at. Gasoline may not even be needed with some of these vehicles since electric batteries can be powerful enough to operate them for miles. You’ll have to make your own decision as to which vehicle will be more suited to your needs. Think about what you need most and make your decision based on that factor.
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