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Evolution D3 Golf Cart | Street Legal LSV | Evolution Golf Cart

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At all of our store locations in Florida – Riviera Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Lantana, and Vero Beach -, we have a massive fleet of golf carts available for sale or for rental. Among the golf cart brands we carry carts from, including Club Car, Yamaha, EZGO, Advanced EV, Evolution, American Landmaster, America EV, our main location in Riviera Beach just recently received a fleet of the all new Evolution D3 golf cart! Not only do we now offer this golf cart, but on our golf cart parts and accessories website, Prime Cart Parts, we’ve recently begun to add golf carts as well as parts to our inventory! Now you can view multiple pictures and angles of brand new golf carts that we have available for purchase in our fleet,

From the current industry leading golf cart brand Evolution, the Evolution D3 golf cart is a high-tech, state-of-the-art vehicle with over two dozen premium features. Like other Evolution golf carts, the D3 comes standard with a long-lasting, powerful 130AH lithium battery, capable of traveling approximately 50-70 miles on a single charge, and able to fully recharge within just 5-6 hours. The battery management system (BMS) also regulates heat, and automatically shuts off charging when the battery has been fully recharged, preventing overheating and overcharging. The D3 can also be registered as a low speed vehicle (LSV) and certified for street use. Reaching a maximum speed of 24mph, the vehicle is allowed on any public roads with a speed limit of 35mph or less.

The D3 has the most legroom in its golf cart class, and its dashboard features a 9.7 inch touchscreen with a back up camera, speedometer, battery state of charge meter, and various Bluetooth features. You can connect a phone to the cart via Bluetooth, and play music, radio, and make phone calls, with a microphone available for hands-free talk. The steering wheel includes various media controls as well, such as volume control for the speakers, a cellphone call button, and a horn. Near the touchscreen is also a gear indicator, where you can switch between forward, neutral, and reverse.

With the low speed vehicle (LSV) package, the Evolution D3 golf cart has:

  • Manufacturer Statement of Origin (MSO)
  • 17 Digit VIN
  • Speed up to 25MPH
  • Headlights – High / Low Beam
  • Daytime Running Lights / Tail Lights / Brake Lights / Turn Signals / Horn
  • DOT Tilt-Adjustable Laminated Windshield
  • Front & Rear DOT Seat Belts
  • Rear License Plate Holder
  • Reflectors

This cart also features electric power steering (EPS), eliminating the need for a power steering pump, hoses, hydraulic fluids, and a drive belt and pulley on the engine. Combined with the zero-emission lithium battery, EPS is environmentally friendly as well as energy efficient, and lessens the weight of the golf cart due to the more simple internal structures. EPS combines an electric motor with a computer and sensors to determine how much power to apply to the steering depending on the speed of the vehicle, and allows more ease and adjustability of the D3’s steering. With the lithium battery and EPS, a significant amount of weight is lost from the cart; the lower overall weight is also attributed to the four-wheel hydraulic piston disc brakes, which add more agility and reliability, a shorter stopping distance, and a lower maintenance cost.

The headlights and tail lights of the D3 are bright, long-lasting LED lights, with high beams, low beams, daytime running lights, turn signals, and brake lights. With less drain on the batteries, the D3’s LED lights deliver a 2-3 times wider field of vision than other golf carts in the industry. The cart’s windshield is easily adjustable and can be tilted at an angle, using just a rotary switch. For storage space, under the front trunk is compartment space that can be accessed via a button on the key fob, and each D3 comes with a built-in removable refrigerator, ideal for hiking or camping.

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If you would like to find out more about the Evolution D3 golf cart, check out our Evolution D3 page on our main website, Prime Golf Cars, for more pictures and specifications. For more on our various golf cart brands, check out our blog all about the brands we have available for sale and/or rental at our various store locations.

Roadster Golf Cart | America EV Golf Cart | California Roadster Golf Cart

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Our specialty and luxury golf cart company, America EV, is proud to present our newest website – Roadster Golf Cart, featuring the 1932 California Roadster and 39 Roadster for sale and for rental! Based off the vehicles after which they are named, America EV’s Roadsters are much more affordable than their luxury car counterparts. They are assembled from the ground up with brand new, strictly and professionally quality checked parts in the United States, in our home headquarters located in West Palm Beach, Florida. Standard colors for the California Roadster are blue, yellow, red, white, and black, while the standard colors of the 39 Roadster are red, orange, yellow, black, and white. All standard color options are shown in the gallery below.

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Both Roadsters have the same safety features required for golf carts to become certified and registered as low speed vehicles (LSVs), meaning that they can be driven on roads with a posted speed limit of 35mph or less. They have a maximum speed of 24mph, and come with headlights, taillights, brake lights, side mirrors, horn, and turn signals – features necessary to be registered as street legal. The frames of the Roadsters are made from rugged and corrosion-proof aluminum I-beams, and are also the only golf carts to feature a standard 4-wheel braking system, including the use of front wheel hydraulic disk brakes. With standard batteries, they can travel approximately 20 to 25 miles on a charge, and also have the option of upgrading to a lithium battery for a much longer range. We have a blog all about the benefits of upgrading to a lithium battery here, and a website for more information about purchasing one.

roadster golf cart, america ev golf cart, california roadster golf cartOne of the most popular customization options is the colored hood flames paint job, right up there with the woody paint job, where the sides, hood, back, and grill trim are airbrushed with a wood-grain pattern – we have a page about it here. For an additional cost, the flames can be added to the California Roadster or 39 Roadster, and the body of the cart can either be a standard or custom color. Other accessory upgrades include a hard-top color matched roof with stainless steel supports – featured in some of the images on this page -, custom rims and tires, 8 color neon lights under the cart body and/or roof (if applicable), a backup camera connected to an LCD screen, and more. All of these accessories and more are available for purchase at our golf cart accessories store, Prime Cart Parts – or, for an additional fee, you can contact us to arrange to have your Roadster customized to your exact liking with the colors, custom graphics, and accessories you desire. The gallery below features many customized California Roadsters and 39 Roadsters.

If you would like to know more about one of the specific Roadsters, check out our pages on the California Roadster and on the 39 Roadster, featuring large galleries of standard and custom carts. For more on our other America EV golf carts, including the EV Wagon, EV Luxe, and Mokee, visit our America EV website. To read more about the specifications and features of the Roadsters, visit our Roadster Golf Cart website and check out the cart of your choice.

Replacement Golf Cart Parts | Advanced EV Replacement Parts

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Not only does our golf cart accessories site Prime Cart Parts offer a variety of accessories for golf cart brands such as EZGO, Club Car, Yamaha, Advanced EV, Evolution, and America EV, we also offer replacement golf cart parts for all the brands just named! If you own a golf cart and had a specific part break, such as a roof, windshield, or onboard charger, we offer replacements for all those and more.

Replacement Advanced EV Parts

replacement golf cart parts, advanced ev replacement partsAdvanced EV parts also fit Icon® golf carts, and the 48 volt charging cord actually fits the Evolution golf cart as well. The three-pin design connects to the cart and any standard 110V house outlet. Simple products such as a key, a black rubber floor mat (designed for use in 2 and 4 passenger carts, not 6 passengers), and steering wheel with a score card holder are available along with a flip windshield, with the option for clear and tinted, and a brand new, high quality Eagle onboard charger in case your old one fails. More complex replacement golf cart parts are available, such as these shortened roof supports – shorter than factory roof supports by 4 inches, these allow you to lower the height of your golf cart if it’s too tall for your garage, and we recommend having them professionally installed -, the steering box assembly rack and pinion that will fit NON-LIFTED Advanced EV and Icon® golf carts and includes the tie rod ends for a complete new install, and this replacement ignition (that comes with a key) for not only Advanced EV and Icon® carts, but will also fit Edison, Gorilla, Aetric, and Volt carts.

Our Advanced EV parts will NOT fit the Advent model – if you’re unsure of what parts will fit your golf cart, use our contact page to get in touch with us.

Replacement EZGO, Club Car, and Yamaha Parts

replacement golf cart parts, advanced ev replacement partsThese three golf cart brands are among some of the most popular and most well-known, and we have many replacement parts available for all of them. Pictured right is the Club Car DS adjustable front and rear LED light kit, which comes with 2 LED headlights, 2 LED taillights, and one basic wiring harness, along with instructions and stainless steel hardware. Along with the 88 inch black roof, made for these three brands but also a universal fit for most 4 passenger golf carts, we have a 112 inch extended roof for 6 passenger EZGO, Club Car, and Yamaha carts. They come in black, white, or tan, and have an aluminum side rail for stability – easily installs as well. In addition, we have a two piece clear folding windshield that comes with all installation hardware, made from a thick, rigid plexiglass, and a large, 43″ x 27″ x 8″ utility box bed, made from high quality aluminum and featuring a locking rear slip down tailgate – mounting hardware is NOT included.

NOTE: All roofs and the utility box bed are pickup only from from Riviera Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, or Vero Beach.  No shipping.

Replacement Evolution Parts

Currently, we offer a few replacement golf cart parts for Evolution golf carts, which includes the charging cord mentioned earlier – it fits Advanced EV, Icon®, and Evolution carts. Other parts we offer for the Evolution include a clear flip windshield, which includes the hardware for an easy installation, and fits most 2, 4, 6, and 8 passenger Evolution carts, and a replacement ignition assembly that includes two keys.

Replacement America EV Parts

Our own specialty golf cart company, America EV, also has replacement golf cart parts available on our Prime Cart Parts website. The California Roadster and 39 Roadster are two of the most popular carts, and we have replacement headlights for both the California and 39 Roadster, both coming as a pair. We also have some more complex parts such as this replacement ignition with two keys included, a brake cylinder, and a new complete rear axle electric differential brake hub.

If you’re interested in learning more about America EV carts, check out our website or take a look at the gallery we featured on our Woody Roadster page about one of the many customization options for the California Roadster cart.

Golf Cart Battery for Sale | Hobe Sound Golf Cart Battery | New and Used Golf Cart Batteries

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Key Largo Golf Cart Rental offers many accessories along with golf cart rentals and sales, and today we feature a selection of some of the various types of golf cart battery that we offer. These are the standard lead-acid batteries, found in almost every golf cart, in a system of 6 or 8 batteries all connected together. The most common type of golf cart battery is Trojan, which we sell as 6 volt, 8 volt, and 12 volt. We also carry Crown, Megavolt, Powertron, and several different brands – all can be seen in the pictures below. We can also assist with purchasing the right battery, and installing as well.

Since lead-acid batteries are the standard golf cart battery, they are relatively cheap to produce and purchase, and actually have the lowest cost per unit capacity for rechargeable cells. As with any other batteries, if the golf cart is not run for a while, the lead-acid battery will slowly lose charge, but it only does so at a rate of about 3% a month. Because of this, a lead-acid battery can theoretically be stored for up to 12 months without needing to be recharged. Generally, you’ll want to recharge your golf cart when the charge drops to about 50%. The lower the charge, the longer it takes for the battery to recharge. However, if the charge drops too low, the battery won’t be able to be recharged by a regular charger, and will need to be connected to a super charger, another service we offer when a golf cart battery has been drained too low.

Lead-acid batteries are quite durable and resilient, able to be recharged about 300-500 times before needing to be replaced. As stated before, they are relatively affordable, since they are simple to produce and cheap to manufacture. They are very tolerant to overcharging, as the golf cart charger will shut off as soon as the battery charge has been refilled – even though the charger is still plugged in, the batteries will be fully charged and therefore not use excess energy. They can be used for a variety of other applications besides golf carts, and has a high current capacity and comes in a wide range of sizes and specifications. To find the voltage of a battery, count the number of holes in the top (used for waterfilling) and multiply it by 2. 6 volt batteries have 3 holes, 8 volt batteries have 4, and 12 volt batteries have 6.

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We have more on golf cart batteries and maintenance on our golf cart battery page, where you can also access our contact information if you have any additional questions.

Notes to keep in mind:

Generally, lead-acid golf cart batteries are not any more difficult to maintain than any other vehicle battery – however, there are some precautions to keep in mind. When first plugging in your golf cart, you’ll want to lift up the seat that the batteries are under – generally, in four passenger carts, the batteries are under the front seats, while in six passenger carts, they’re under the middle row of seats. When the battery charger first comes on, the batteries may give off a vapor that comes from the chemicals inside the batteries. It can be extremely dangerous if these fumes build up under the seat, so it’s very important to ventilate the batteries when the charger turns on. Lead-acid batteries also need to be cleaned of the acid deposits that build up around the terminals, and regularly refilled with water – we actually sell a waterfilling kit that you can put on a battery to create a single point from which to fill the batteries. It makes refilling them a lot easier! This product, along with several other golf cart accessories, are available in our Advanced EV golf cart shop.

The Benefits of Switching to a Lithium Battery

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Hobe Sound Golf Cart is in the business of selling lithium golf cart batteries, most notably Roy Pow lithium batteries. With our turn-key replacement system, anyone can easily convert their golf cart from the standard lead-acid batteries to lithium batteries in less than an hour. Switching to lithium batteries comes with several benefits, and can take you and your golf cart to distances far beyond where it could go before, and then further.

the benefits of switching to a lithium battery

Why choose lithium?

Lithium batteries are slowly beginning to enter the mainstream world of golf carts – they are universal and can be installed in any golf cart. At Hobe Sound Golf Cart, not only do we offer Roy Pow lithium batteries, but for a nominal fee, we can install it and easily convert a lead-acid battery system in less than an hour. Roy Pow batteries also come with a 5-year warranty.

When buying a lithium battery, the price is higher than a regular lead-acid battery, but the benefits far outweigh the cost. For one, once that lithium battery is installed, it won’t need to be replaced for up to 10 years – up to 70% in expenditures can be saved over a 5 year period, since it won’t need to be continuously replaced like a lead-acid battery. Roy Pow lithium batteries have a quick charge time of approximately 2.5 hours, and can be rapidly charged to about 80% in only an hour. It takes up to five hours to charge the battery completely, and once fully charged, it will hold that charge for about 8 months when not in use. – they also have a life cycle of up to 3,500 charge cycles. The distance a golf cart can travel depends on the power level of the lithium battery, measured in amp hours (A/H):

56 A/H: 30-35 miles per charge.

105 A/H: 60-65 miles per charge.

160 A/H: 95-100 miles per charge.

Lithium batteries are also much better for the environment, since they aren’t made with harmful chemicals like lead-acid batteries and give off no dangerous fumes. Since they aren’t filled with water either, they don’t need to be maintained like lead-acid batteries, and are considered maintenance free. Roy Pow lithium batteries are much lighter as well – since multiple lead-acid batteries are used to power a cart, the weight increases vastly, but only one lithium battery is needed, and depending on the level of power, can weigh less than 100 pounds. This puts less stress on the golf cart, and allows it to carry more weight and reach higher speeds with less effort. A Roy Pow lithium battery also has multiple built-in safety measures, such as fire detection systems, water spray systems, flammable volatile monitoring and alarms, battery box warnings and protections, battery operating situation monitoring, and anti-collision, along with many other active safety systems. They have systems that prevent them from overcharging, over discharging, short-circuiting, overheating, and even have anti-theft systems and remote GPS tracking, with the ability to check the battery status remotely in real time.

To power a golf cart, 6 or 8 lead-acid batteries are needed. Only one lithium battery is needed to power this whole cart.

Why switch from lead-acid batteries?

Lead-acid batteries are the standard in almost every golf cart, most of the time being flooded lead-acid. These batteries need to be regularly filled with water, and also contain multiple chemicals and gases, including sulfuric acid and lead compounds. Not only are these batteries filled with a multitude of harmful chemicals, they have a possibility of giving off potentially dangerous fumes when plugged in to charge, and can even explode if something goes wrong during charging. The water inside also makes them very heavy, and with 6 or 8 in a golf cart, a lead-acid battery system can add over 300 pounds of weight to a golf cart. When plugging in a golf cart with lead-acid batteries, it’s very important to remember to lift up the seat to ventilate the fumes that may come off the battery, as buildup under the seat can be extremely dangerous. Cart owners with lead-acid battery carts must regularly perform maintenance on them, like waterfilling and terminal tightening, as well as cleaning potentially harmful acid deposits. Lead-acid batteries will also only last a few years at most, with a life cycle of about 500 charges. They need to be charged every day as well, and can take about 12 hours to fully charge. In short, lead-acid batteries do have their benefits and are easy to find, but don’t last long, and need to be replaced often – replacing them also comes with the cost of having them installed.

If you’re interested in switching from lead-acid to lithium batteries, or just want more information, you can visit our lithium battery site to view the various types of lithium batteries available and contact us using the phone number or contact form.

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How to Prepare Your Golf Cart for Long-Term Self-Storage

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If you would prefer to store your golf cart on your own property rather than in a storage facility, there are several important steps to take to ensure that your golf cart stays in top condition during the off-season or time it’s not in use. Even when storing your golf cart for long periods of time, there is more to it than simply tucking the cart away in a shed for months at a time. Golf carts still require periodic maintenance when not in use, but following the right guidelines to storing your golf cart will keep it preserved and ready for when it’s time to be brought out again.

Battery Preparation

When preparing your golf cart for storage, you’ll want to first perform some basic battery maintenance. Begin by disconnecting battery cables, and clean any corrosion from the cables and battery by using a mix of baking soda and warm water (or white vinegar and water) – baking soda neutralizes acid corrosion. Fully charge the battery, as batteries will naturally self-discharge when not in use. When disconnecting the battery charger, unplug it from the AC outlet before unplugging it from the cart. Using only distilled water, refill the batteries, making sure the cart has been fully charged. Do not refill the batteries before fully charging your cart, as this can lead to electrolyte overflow.

Turn the key switch off to turn off everything on the cart, and depending on your cart, you’ll have either a Run/Tow switch or a Run/Maintenance switch. Flip this switch to “tow” or “maintenance” in order to reduce battery discharge and fire risks. Finally, disconnect the main positive and negative connections – it’s recommended to tape the connections together in order to not forget where they go.

You’ll want to periodically check in on your charge and water levels – especially in warmer climates, the water levels can slowly decrease due to evaporation, and batteries will self-discharge when left unused for extended periods of time. It’s recommended to return to your cart every 2-4 weeks and check these levels – fully recharge and refill the batteries as needed.

Tire Checks

Before putting the golf cart in storage, you’ll want to inflate your tires as high as possible without over inflating them. When the cart is stationary for long periods of time, the tires naturally deflate from the weight of the cart, possibly causing damage to the tires like flat spots. When checking in on the cart as recommended, inflate the tires every two weeks and move the cart slightly, applying pressure to a different part of the tire.

Another option is storing the golf cart off the ground – raise the cart up onto jack stands, which will take pressure off the tires and ensure that no flat spots will form.

General Cleaning

Even in the best storage, moisture will still be produced. Inspect your cart to make sure there are no rust spots, and if there are, cover them with fresh paint. Rust spots can increase from moisture in the air if left untreated, and any other markings will also worsen with extreme temperatures. Be sure to remove any crumbs that may be on the seats, as they can grow and harbor bacteria in the time the cart is stored, and make sure to clean the flooring and upholstery to prevent any possible molding. Remove any rugs or carpets, cut and polish any scratches, and replace spark plugs if needed. Other things to clean include any dirt or grime, bird or other animal droppings, mirrors, fuel, air, and oil filters, and cables and connectors.

Storage

An important tip to remember is to leave the cart in neutral when storing it, and if storing it on the ground, keep it on a level surface and surround the wheels with bricks or other heavy objects to keep it from rolling. Do not keep the parking brake engaged – this can damage the cart.

Most golf carts will fit in a 10×10 enclosed space – placing the golf cart inside is critical and will prevent any damage that could be caused by harsh weather and below freezing or exceedingly high temperatures. A garage is a good option, although it can take up space that may be needed for cars, so storing it in a small shed is another ideal choice.

Even though the cart is inside, always use a protective cover to keep dust and dirt off the cart. If you don’t have a cover specifically for golf carts, a large canvas cloth will suffice – the most important thing is simply making sure the cart is covered.

Even when not in use, your golf cart still needs periodic maintenance, so it’s important to follow these steps to ensure that your golf cart is sufficiently prepared for storage and regularly checked in on, so when it comes time to use it again, it’ll still be in top condition.