Buying Guide
Club Car: the gold standard — and what it costs
Let's be real: Club Car is the name most people think of when they hear "golf cart." With 65+ years of history, a rustproof aluminum frame, and a nationwide dealer network, they've earned their reputation.
But reputation comes at a price. And in 2026, the question isn't whether Club Car is good — it's whether the premium is justified when newer brands are closing the gap fast.
What Club Car does well
- Build quality. Rustproof aluminum frames, fade-resistant finishes, marine-grade seating, and impact-tested safety components. These carts are built to last.
- Intelligent lithium power. Club Car's lithium platform delivers long range, regenerative braking, and reliable performance — even fully loaded.
- 65+ years of refinement. Suspension tuned over decades, ergonomics perfected through millions of hours on courses, and a comfort level that's hard to match.
- Resale value. Club Cars hold their value better than almost any other brand in the market.
The honest trade-off
A comparable Club Car Onward with similar features to a Teko or Denago EV can cost 2-3x more. The Onward 2 Passenger starts around $9,000-$10,000 — but by the time you add a lift kit, premium sound, LED lighting, and a touchscreen, you're well into the $15,000-$20,000+ range.
Meanwhile, brands like Teko and Active EV include many of those features standard at a significantly lower price point. The tech gap that used to separate Club Car from everyone else has narrowed dramatically.
When Club Car makes sense
- You prioritize resale value above all else. Club Car holds value like no other brand.
- Your community requires or strongly prefers Club Car. Some HOAs and golf courses have brand preferences.
- You want the CRU. Club Car's newest street-legal vehicle is genuinely innovative — a neighborhood electric vehicle that's turning heads industry-wide.
When to consider alternatives
If you want modern tech, a lifted stance, premium sound, and a touchscreen — and you don't want to pay $18,000+ — Teko, Denago EV, and Active EV deliver comparable (and sometimes better) feature sets for significantly less. And at Hawg's, you get the same local warranty support and service regardless of which brand you choose.
Want to compare side by side?
Come to one of our locations and test drive a Teko, Denago, Active EV, and Club Car back to back. That's the fastest way to decide.