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Electric vs Push Golf Buggy: Which Should You Buy?
A push buggy costs a few hundred dollars and needs no charging. An electric buggy adds a motor and a bigger price. Here is how to choose.
By the Buggies For Sale team · Updated
Most golfers who stop carrying their bag end up choosing between a push buggy and an electric buggy. Both save your back, but they suit different golfers and budgets. This guide helps you decide.
Push buggies in a nutshell
A push (or pull) buggy is a light, foldable frame with wheels. You push it, steer it and pull it up slopes. There is no motor and no battery. Models like the Stinger SG-1 and SG-5 fold quickly and include handy storage.
Push buggies are the lowest cost way to stop carrying your clubs, and they never run out of power. Browse our push golf buggies to compare.
Electric buggies in a nutshell
An electric buggy adds a motor and a rechargeable battery. You steer and the buggy does the work, including up hills. Models like the MGI Zip X3, PowerBug NX and QOD Q1 fold compact and use lithium batteries. See our electric golf buggies.
Side-by-side comparison
- Price. Push buggies are the cheapest. Electric buggies cost several times more.
- Effort. Push buggies need effort on hills. Electric buggies take the load.
- Weight. Push buggies are lighter to lift into the car. Electric buggies weigh more because of the motor and battery.
- Maintenance. Push buggies need almost none. Electric buggies need battery care and charging.
- Features. Electric buggies can add GPS, downhill control and parking brakes.
Who should buy a push buggy?
A push buggy suits golfers on flat or gently rolling courses, golfers who want the lowest cost and golfers who like to keep things simple.
Who should buy an electric buggy?
An electric buggy suits golfers on hilly courses, golfers who want to save energy for the round and golfers who play often enough to justify the cost.
What about remote control?
Remote buggies take electric buggies one step further, following your commands so you walk hands-free. They cost more and suit golfers who value speed and convenience. Read our remote control golf buggy guide for more.
Check before you buy
- Will it fold small enough for your boot?
- Does your golf bag suit the bag holder?
- Is the battery lithium and what is the range?
- What accessories do you want? See our accessories for umbrella and phone holders.
Our advice
If you are unsure, start with the course. A flat course suits a push buggy. A hilly course suits an electric buggy. Ask us if you want a hand: 0420 128 746.
