Golf Cart Brands
A side-by-side look at every major golf cart maker sold in the US. Compare history, model lineups, electric versus gas options, reliability and real resale value, then dive into a dedicated hub for the brand you care about.
Compare every major golf cart brand
The table below sorts the nine brands we track. The Big 3 (Club Car, E-Z-GO and Yamaha) dominate the used market and parts supply, while ICON, Evolution, Star EV, Bintelli and Advanced EV lead the newer wave of affordable street-legal lithium carts. Cushman sits apart as a heavy-duty utility specialist. Median price is the typical used asking price across real listings we tracked.
| Brand | Since | Power | Known For | Popular Models | Used Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Z-GO | 1954 | Electric & Gas | Huge parts network, AC drive RXV | TXT, RXV, Express, Liberty | $5,399 – $10,495 |
| Club Car | 1958 | Electric & Gas | Rust-proof aluminum frame | Precedent, DS, Onward, Tempo | $3,250 – $8,995 |
| Yamaha | 1979 | Electric & Gas | Quiet, durable gas engines | Drive2, Drive (G29) | $4,995 – $7,375 |
| ICON | 2018 | Lithium | Street-legal value pricing | i40, i20, i60 | $7,495 – $9,495 |
| Evolution | 2019 | Lithium | Loaded standard features | Classic 4 Plus, D5 Ranger | $7,995 – $8,495 |
| Star EV | 2003 | Electric | Street-legal LSV focus | Capella, Sirius | $8,995 |
| Cushman | 1901 | Gas & Electric | Heavy-duty utility haulers | Hauler, Shuttle | $8,295 |
| Bintelli | 2014 | Lithium | Strong dealer support | Beyond, Nemesis | $8,495 |
| Advanced EV | 2018 | Lithium | Value street-legal carts | Advent 4, Advent 6 | $7,495 |
Used median ranges reflect aggregated listing data across each brand’s tracked models. Open a brand hub for the full year-by-year value breakdown.
Pick your brand
Each hub covers model specs, common problems and fixes, maintenance, serial-number decoding, resale value and buying advice for that brand.
How to choose a golf cart brand
The right brand depends on how you will use the cart. For golf course and neighborhood cruising on a budget, a used Club Car or E-Z-GO gives you the deepest parts supply and the easiest repairs. For a quiet, dependable gas cart that can run all day, Yamaha is the long-standing favorite. If you want a street-legal cart with lithium batteries, lights and seatbelts included at a lower sticker price, look at ICON, Evolution or Bintelli.
Before you buy, run the numbers and the brand history. Our cart finder quiz matches you to a brand and model, the value calculator shows what a fair used price looks like, and the cost of ownership calculator reveals the true five-year cost once you add batteries, charging and maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most reliable golf cart brands?
Club Car, E-Z-GO and Yamaha have the longest track records and the deepest parts networks, which makes them the safest long-term ownership choices. Yamaha gas engines in particular are known for going past 20 years with basic care. Newer lithium brands like ICON, Evolution and Bintelli are reliable too, but their parts and service networks are still growing.
Which golf cart brand holds its value best?
Club Car Onward, Yamaha Drive2 and newer lithium street-legal carts tend to hold value best because demand stays high and supply is limited. Older lead-acid carts depreciate faster once their batteries age. Open any brand hub for a year-by-year resale snapshot pulled from real listing data.
What is the difference between OEM and aftermarket golf cart brands?
OEM brands such as Club Car, E-Z-GO and Yamaha build the complete cart, including the frame, drivetrain and controller. Aftermarket brands build upgrade parts that bolt onto those carts, like Alltrax controllers, RoyPow lithium batteries or Madjax lift kits. This page covers the OEM cart makers.
Are ICON, Evolution and Bintelli golf carts any good?
Yes, for buyers who want a street-legal cart loaded with features at a lower price than the Big 3. These brands ship standard lithium batteries, lights and seatbelts. The trade-off is a younger parts and dealer network, so confirm local service before you buy.