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Driving Your Electric Golf Cart In the Rain

Jun. 21 2021 Safety By Revel 42 of Wilmington

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Here’s a fact that many people wish to know about their electric golf carts: can they get wet? Broadly, the answer to this query is “yes,” but there are some other things you’ll want to keep in mind if you intend to drive your golf cart in rainy, wet weather.

Revel 42 of Wilmington is your North Carolina electric golf cart dealer, serving Carolina Beach and Leland, and we’ve got all the facts on driving your electric golf cart in the rain. Keep reading to learn more.

How Much Rain Can My Cart Handle?

Some, but not too much. If you’re out on the golf course and it starts to drizzle, your electric golf cart will likely be fine if you want to finish up your game. Your roof will keep the interior pretty dry and if your golf cart has a windshield, that will help even more.

That being said, it’s not wise to leave your electric golf cart out in heavy rain or during a thunderstorm. Thunder and lightning obviously present a major hazard to you and your cart on a golf course, so if the rain really starts to come down or it turns into a storm, then it’s time to abandon ship and head for safety.

By the same turn, you shouldn’t leave your golf cart out in the open when it’s not in use. Storing your golf cart underneath a waterproof cover will help, but storing it in a garage or shed is even better to protect it from heavy rain. Even storing your electric golf cart underneath a carport will help to shield it to some degree, but you’ll want to be mindful of mold or mildew growing on your vinyl seats.

How Can I Drive My Cart Safely in the Rain?

There are a few things to be mindful of when it comes to driving your electric cart through the rain so that you don’t tip the cart over or get it too wet.

  • Install windshield wipers to keep your windshield clear for improved visibility as you drive.
  • Maintain your electric golf cart, particularly its tires, as these can lose traction as they wear down.
  • Avoid plunging your golf cart through puddles. Your car can splash through a deep puddle just fine, but more than an inch of water is likely to damage the undercarriage of your golf cart.
  • Drive at a slower speed to give yourself time to stop.
  • Avoid going up any slopes when the ground is even a little bit wet. 

We hope these tips prove helpful to you. Looking for a new golf cart? Stop by our dealership in Wilmington, NC, to check out our fine selection of new and used electric golf carts for sale. We can even assist you with financing options on your purchase. Revel 42 of Wilmington additionally welcomes our customers from Leland and Carolina Beach, NC, to pay us a visit.