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U.S. Electric Golf Cart Market Summary
The U.S. electric golf cart market size was estimated at USD 529.4 million in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 886.7 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2025 to 2033. The U.S. market is witnessing strong growth, driven by rising adoption in gated communities, private golf clubs, retirement villages, and resort towns where quiet, low-emission mobility is highly valued.
Advancements in lithium-ion battery systems are improving driving range, safety, and charging efficiency, making electric carts more attractive for both personal and commercial use. In addition, increased focus on replacing internal combustion vehicles in local government fleets and park services is reinforcing the shift toward electric models. Innovations in street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) design, along with growing demand for sustainable micro-mobility in planned communities, present significant opportunities for electric golf carts in neighborhood commuting and utility transport. However, regulatory inconsistencies across states regarding road legality and operational zones pose a challenge to uniform adoption.
The rising adoption of electric golf carts in the U.S. across resorts, gated communities, and retirement villages is driven by the growing demand for quiet, eco-friendly, and user-friendly mobility solutions tailored to short-range travel. These environments increasingly emphasize sustainability, low operational noise, and ease of use, aligning with the advantages offered by electric carts over conventional gasoline-powered alternatives. The trend is also fueled by expanding investments in planned residential developments, leisure facilities, and active adult communities seeking to enhance intra-community mobility. For instance, in March 2025, Golf Carts and More partnered with ICON Electric Vehicles to distribute high-performance, street-legal electric golf carts across San Diego County. The collaboration includes a diverse portfolio of customizable electric carts for recreational, commercial, and luxury applications, along with full-service maintenance and support.
The shift toward high-capacity, fast-charging, and thermally stable battery systems is driving significant improvements in the operational efficiency of electric golf carts across the U.S. These advancements are enabling longer operational hours, reduced downtime, and improved user convenience. Battery innovations, particularly in lithium-ion and LiFePO4 technologies, are enhancing energy density, safety, and charging speeds, making electric golf carts more suitable for demanding applications such as fleet use, commercial transport, and extended recreational drives.
Increasing demand for customizable, street-legal Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs) that can be used for local commuting and neighborhood mobility is opening new growth avenues in the U.S. market. Consumers are increasingly seeking versatile vehicles that combine functionality, personalization, and compliance with local transportation laws. This shift is particularly visible in suburban and semi-urban communities where short-range travel is common and regulatory frameworks permit LSVs on public roads. The trend supports market expansion beyond traditional golf courses into residential, recreational, and utility-based applications, encouraging manufacturers to offer feature-rich, DOT-compliant models with enhanced safety, infotainment, and aesthetic upgrades.
Inconsistent state-level regulations and operational restrictions limit where electric golf carts and Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs) can legally operate, slowing broader adoption in public areas. While states like Florida and California permit LSVs on roads with speed limits up to 35 mph, others impose tighter rules on road usage, registration, and required safety features. For example, according to a study by the Connecticut General Assembly, states such as Pennsylvania and New York have more restrictive LSV laws, creating compliance hurdles for manufacturers and limiting consumer access. This regulatory fragmentation complicates national expansion and necessitates region-specific product strategies.
U.S. Electric Golf Cart Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the country level and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the U.S. electric golf cart market report based on propulsion, seating capacity, and application: