I have an electric cart and love it, I take it to state shoots etc. without any charging problems. I can go 2-3 days without charging it on seven year old batteries. It is smooth, quite and basicaly maintence free. If I travel I just ask someone or even the hotel and they are more than happy to loan me an outlet. Before you buy, drive both and I think you will agree that the electric one is just better, no jerking, choking, fumes,oil changes, filters, etc. Batteries every 8-10 years