Granted, when you first bought your golf cart from an electric vehicle dealer, almost half of the buyer’s guide included information on how to keep your cart in mint condition. However, the guide might not be as conclusive as you’d want. We are not discrediting this information, but some certain factors need to be considered if you want your golf cart to achieve maximum usability mileage, or in short, go the distance. This is not generic information; you’ll find that most maintenance guides don’t account for specific customer needs, for example, their location and how they use their golf carts.

So, without further ado, here are super helpful tips always to ensure your electric golf cart is always in perfect condition.

1. Cleaning your electric golf cart – The first step to maintaining your electric golf cart is to always ensure the golf cart is squeaky clean. The more you use your golf cart, the better you’ll need to clean the vital parts of the golf cart. Take out the detachable parts of the golf cart like the canvas cover and clean it thoroughly inside out. That should get rid of moisture, dust, debris, and dirt ensuring the golf cart is always ready to hit the road at a moment’s notice. Regularly wipe the golf cart with a damp cloth. Depending on how often you take your golf cart out for a spin, you might need to make the cleaning more comprehensive.
2. Cleaning the batteries – The batteries are perhaps one of the most neglected components of the golf cart. Use baking soda and water to clean out the acid that accumulates on and around the battery. Be sure to wear gloves and proper attire. Hydrosulfuric acid is dangerous. The acid also corrodes the metallic and conductive parts the battery. It can corrode the attachment cords causing resistance that might detriment the life of your golf cart. You can also use commercial products available in stores that can do an even better job than DIY regimes.
3. Mind the battery water level – Always check the batteries’ water levels before leaving. The water levels help maintain the life of the battery. Always make sure the water levels completely cover all the cells, and they are immersed all the way in. If the water levels are low, open the battery caps and just add distilled water until the cells are completely immersed as mentioned. Always ensure that’s the case before recharging the batteries.
4. Keep the batteries always at full charge – It’s okay to drive your golf cart when the battery charge level is low. However, that is not recommended. You should always charge your battery before and preferably after every use. The best electric golf cart should make this easier.
5. Idle mode – Perhaps the weather outside doesn’t allow you to take the golf cart out for a spin. If you have not used the golf cart for a while, the battery level tends to discharge slowly. Regularly power up your golf cart and keep it running for a while so the battery levels don’t reach alarmingly low levels.
6. Battery too low – In case the levels are too low that the golf cart won’t start, you can use jumper cables to temporarily ‘’cheat” the electric cart that the battery is charged. All you need to do is find someone with batteries of similar voltage as yours and jump-start the golf cart. Then you can charge the batteries before taking off or immediately until the charging levels are all the way up.

3. Check the tire pressure – Before heading out make sure the tiny tires are in peak operating condition, especially in a passenger golf cart. Make sure you fill them to the right PSI. Checking the pressure always ensures they can serve you at maximum utility. Sharp objects could puncture the tires at any time. Sometimes the puncture is too tiny to notice instantly and the air inside the tire slowly leaks out. Make it standard practice to always check the tires.
4. Check the braking system – Jack up your cart and remove the wheels to get to the brakes. Use compressed air to wipe off the brake dust. You can also check the brake pads’ thickness. You can do this a couple of times every month as a maintenance routine.
5. Tighten loose screws and bolts – This might take some doing but with your wrench and screw driver in hand, make sure the bolts, nuts, and screws are all tightened up. Loose screws and nuts are a result of your electric golf cart regularly making trips around uneven terrain. Depending on how often and where you ride your golf cart, some screws tend to loosen and that can be evident if you hear squeaks or rattling while driving.
6. Get some accessories – Talk to your dealer or go online and find accessories that breathe life into your electric golf cart. There are tons of great additions and adjustments you can make to your golf cart to always ensure the golf cart is functioning at optimum levels. It could be a functional dashboard cover, battery meter-monitor, battery cable maintenance tools or additional mirrors to keep you safe while riding on the streets.

Final thoughts
Remember, your electric golf cart will serve you for as long as you let it. Most golf cart users wait until the golf cart is deteriorating to take measures against depreciation. You should take care of your golf cart the same way you take care of your car. Regularly checking with your dealer or golf cart professional will greatly reduce the cost of maintenance. If you can handle this you may want to find electric carts for sale.

Again, a well-maintained golf cart is easier to sell and upgrade. It doesn’t take much to maintain a golf cart but simple adjustments to your maintenance routines can go a long way in ensuring your golf cart is always ready to hit the road.