In daily use, golf carts are popular for their quietness, environmental protection and convenience. But many people have a common question: “How fast can a golf cart run?” Whether on a golf course, community streets, or resorts and parks, vehicle speed is an important factor closely related to safety, compliance, and usage scenarios. This article will comprehensively analyze the speed range, influencing factors, and regulatory restrictions of golf carts in different countries and regions to help you choose the golf cart that best suits your needs.
1. What Is the Standard Speed of a Golf Cart?
Traditional golf carts were originally designed to travel slowly on the golf course, and the speed is generally limited to about 19 kilometers per hour (about 12 miles). This setting is mainly for golf course safety, terrain adaptability, and protection of the lawn.
As the uses of golf carts are diversified, such as resorts, property patrols, park transportation, private travel, etc., some models will adjust the speed for specific purposes, and the upper limit of the speed can be increased to 25~40 kilometers per hour.
2. What Are the Factors That Affect the Speed of Golf Carts?
Motor power
The motor power of a golf cart is usually between 2~5kW, and the greater the power, the higher the potential speed. Some Tara models have a motor power of up to 6.3kW, which can achieve stronger acceleration and climbing capabilities.
Battery type and output
Vehicles using lithium batteries (such as the Tara golf cart series) are easier to maintain higher speeds due to stable battery output and high energy density. In contrast, models with lead-acid batteries are more likely to experience speed drops when used under high loads or over long distances.
Load and slope
The number of passengers, items carried in the car, and even the slope of the road will affect the actual driving speed. For example, the Tara Spirit Plus can still maintain stable cruising performance when fully loaded.
Software speed limit and usage restrictions
Many golf carts have electronic speed limit systems. Tara vehicles allow speed settings based on customer needs (within the legal range) to ensure safe driving in specific scenarios.
3. EEC Certification and LSV Legal Road Speed Requirements
In Europe and some countries, golf carts usually need to pass EEC certification and be classified as “low-speed vehicles” if they want to be legal on the road. This type of vehicle has clear restrictions on the maximum speed in the certification:
European EEC standards stipulate that the maximum speed must not exceed 45 kilometers per hour(L6e).
Most states in the United States stipulate that the speed limit for golf carts (LSVs) that are legal on the street is 20-25 miles per hour.
Tara Turfman 700 EEC is Tara’s current model that is legally qualified to be on the road. The maximum speed setting meets the EEC road certification requirements, and also meets the compliance requirements for lighting, braking, signaling, and reversing buzzers. It is suitable for road application scenarios such as community commuting and tourist attractions.
4. Can Golf Carts Be “Sped Up”?
Some users want to increase the speed by upgrading the controller or replacing the motor, but they need to be cautious:
In closed environments such as stadiums and parks, speeding may bring safety hazards;
On public roads, speeding vehicles do not meet the requirements of EEC or local laws and are illegal on the road;
Tara recommends: If you have a specific speed requirement, please ask before purchasing the car, we can assist in legal and compliant speed setting and factory adjustment.
5.Recommendations for Choosing the Right Speed
For stadium/closed venues: It is recommended that the speed does not exceed 20km/h to improve safety and operational stability. Such as Tara Spirit Plus.
For community/short-distance commuting: Choose a car with a speed of 30~40km/h. However, it is not recommended to drive at too fast a speed, and personal safety must be guaranteed.
For road use: give priority to models with EEC certification to ensure compliance and safety. Such as Tara Turfman 700 EEC.
Speed Is Not the Faster the Better – Applicability Is the Key
The speed of a golf cart is not simply about pursuing “fast”, but should be considered comprehensively around the use environment, regulatory requirements and safety factors. Tara provides a diverse product line of electric golf carts, from standard cruising to legal on the road, to meet users’ different speed requirements in golf courses, communities, scenic spots and even commercial purposes.
Want to learn more about the technical parameters and speed settings of Tara electric golf carts? Welcome to Tara official website: www.taragolfcart.com.
Post time: Jul-23-2025
