Those of you interested in banking on the federal electric car tax credit and getting a free golf cart in return, might be in luck. According to the Wall Street Journal, the government will award anyone who purchases a street legal electric car with a nice $5,500 tax credit.
The prices for street legal golf carts usual start at around $8,000, but you might be able to get them for cheaper depending where you live. In any case, most golf cart retailers are pushing consumers to buy from them and take advantage of this amazing offer.
Apparently the Cash for Clunkers didn’t work out as well as they wanted, so the golf cart stimulus is their next hope. It’ll be interesting to see more golf carts on the road and the different mods people come up with.
Comments
Jimmy
October 20th, 2009 - 4:52:28 PM
Very cool
Jimmy
October 21st, 2009 - 10:38:25 AM
Very cool P.S.: Wanted to say great post!
Luke
October 21st, 2009 - 10:47:57 AM
nice! let's hope there next stimulus outing involves bikes though -- cash for cycles?
Tim Law
October 22nd, 2009 - 5:57:22 AM
None of the current big three golf cart makers (EZGO, Club Car, Yamaha) make a cart that qualifies for the tax brake. The NEVs that qualify can not be driven on a golf course. To meet the requirements you must have seat belts, lights, turn signals and most safty items that are on a car. The price for most NEVs that qualify for the tax break start a $12,500 and up. Learne more about golf carts http://www.golfcarthotrod.com/
Sam Brown
October 28th, 2009 - 10:11:03 AM
Both Club Car and Yamaha are available with the necssary package of accessories to qualify for the tax credit.