Low Speed Vehicles for Sale - Electric and Street Legal
Need economical transportation that is fun drive? If you live or work in a speed-controlled community, we have dozens of low speed electric vehicles (LSV) and street-legal carts for sale. All of our models and styles can be equipped so they are legal to operate on roadways and streets where speed limits are regulated for 25 mph to 35 mph. Over two decades ago, Disney Development created Celebration, Florida, the first master-planned community for the exclusive use of low speed vehicles in a low-speed environment that connects the Magic Kingdom to shopping, dining and recreational areas. MotoEV low speed electric vehicles are not only a step up from traditional golf carts in safety features, but we also offer improved functionality, versatility and style.
Nowadays, environmentally-conscious townships, office parks, historic neighborhoods and campuses of all types encourage the use of street legal low speed vehicles, electric shuttles and carts for daily living. Regardless of your need for a cost-efficient means of electric transportation, our experienced staff can find an LSV with options and equipment to get the job done. We have light duty payload utility vehicles with lifts for gardeners or maintenance crews, and our low-speed delivery vehicles feature sealed insulated boxes that are excellent for food delivery. We make it easy for you to customize your cart with parts and accessories direct from the manufacturer, which eliminates the need for installing aftermarket products that often have to be forced to fit.
Where you reside can have a lot to do with where and when low speed vehicles or street legal golf carts can be legally operated on public roadways. At Moto Electric Vehicles, we incorporate many of the same safety features found in conventional automobiles, such as safety belts, parking brakes, rearview mirrors, headlights, taillights and turn signals, when building customers' low speed vehicles. If your needs include moving multiple-passengers, we have several low speed vehicles for sale with open sides that are great for transporting guests or conducting facility tours. For ease of access, we have models that do not have doors and can be equipped with optional ADA-approved ramps and lifts, as well as wide selection of protective equipment as required.
Low Speed Vehicles
Do Laws Differ for Low Speed Vehicles?
Legal definitions may or may not differ at the state or local level between a street legal golf cart and a low speed vehicle (LSV). In states with a large population of retirees, the use of low speed vehicles is often encouraged and preferred in LSV communities. In fact, some low-speed communities have designated streets and paved pathways reserved for use by LSVs and street-legal electric utility vehicles. Low speed vehicles have a speed range they must stick to in order to be classified as an LSV. They have to go at least 20 mph, but no faster than 25 mph.
If you want to register and title a low-speed vehicle, there are some documents and fees you'll need to take care of. You'll need a Certificate of Origin, which contains information about the vehicle like its year, make, model, and VIN. You will also need to provide proof of identification, such as a driver's license or passport, to register the vehicle, get a tag, or buy insurance. And just like any other motor vehicle, your LSV may need a title and tag from your state in order to drive it on the street. Don't forget about insurance - every state except New Hampshire - requires a minimum amount of liability coverage for operating low speed vehicles on public roads. That way, you're protected if you cause any harm to others or damage their property.
Due to warmer weather, long coastlines, and numerous outdoor recreational areas, Florida and Texas are leaders in promoting the development of golf cart designated townships. In some areas of the Sunshine State, persons over the age of fourteen can operate a road ready golf cart in low-speed neighborhoods and can even cross state or county roads with a posted speed limit of 45 mph or less. Where Florida distinguishes between an LSV and golf cart, any vehicle has to be converted to LSV standards to be registered and titled. On the other hand, Texas recognizes the use of LSVs but also allows non-converted golf carts in many slow-speed communities, beaches, and RV parks as long as they prominently display the appropriate orange triangle signage.
History of Designated Low Speed Communities
As the general population started to focus on creating greener communities, the traditional golf cart gained mainstream popularity for use as low speed vehicles. Originally founded in 1959, Peachtree City was not initially developed as a golf cart city but it definitely grew into one of the most popular communities for low speed vehicles and street legal golf carts in the south. Located just south of Atlanta, it is often referred to in the media as “A Golf Cart Paradise.” It all started when Peachtree City added cart-specific pathways that allowed residents to access the town’s very first golf course. Recently, Mayor Kim Learnard announced that Peachtree City has more than 10,000 registered golf carts for the 13,000 households located in the award-winning master planned community.
An example of a low speed community that was master-planned as such is The Villages in central Florida. There the developers designated community rules to be applied to operating street legal golf carts and low speed vehicles inside a census-designated, master-planned, and mostly age-restricted neighborhood. The Villages is known as Florida's Friendliest Hometown. With a populations of more than 85,000 residents, it is the largest active adult community in the world. Residents, known as Villagers, enjoy the features of a small town, the amenities of a luxury resort, and the right to drive their low speed vehicles in diamond-marked lanes even crossing local roadways at specified intersections. Being able to drive an LSV for daily tasks rather than a more expensive gas-powered vehicle has proven to be a win-win for all involved.
Lithium Batteries for Low Speed Vehicles
Whereas the earliest known golf cart was pulled like a rickshaw by caddies to allow golfers with health disabilities to play without having to traverse a lengthy course on foot, today’s low speed vehicles powered by lithium batteries have doubled the distance while reducing the charging time. Rechargeable lead-acid batteries dominated the automotive and golf cart industry for more than 160 years and were first used in vehicles that were hand-cranked. From the very beginning, excessive weight made the lead acid battery a poor choice as the primary power source for an LSV or street legal golf cart. Plus, using lead-acid batteries required closer monitoring of the percentage of full charge to avoid a loss of capacity and performance.
Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries may be pricier than lead acid ones, but they come with a host of benefits. Think extended lifespan, lighter weight, improved efficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and even lower costs in the long run. But the benefits for use in an LSV doesn't stop there. They require minimal maintenance and there is no more dealing with corrosive acid or constantly cleaning terminals. Lithium batteries for low speed vehicles deliver consistent performance even on low charge and there is zero voltage sag when climbing. Best of all, you can cruise with confidence in knowing that you are doing your part to protect the planet by leaving a smaller environmental footprint. So, If you're tired of constantly recharging your golf cart, MotoEV has the solution for you.
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