Brand Comparison

Advanced EVvsClub Car

Complete comparison of two popular golf cart brands. Which is right for you?

Overall Winner: Club Car

Club Car wins with its 60+ year reputation, legendary aluminum frame durability, massive dealer network, and superior resale value. Advanced EV offers substantial savings (50%+ less) with Toyota controllers and solid street-legal features. Choose Club Car for long-term investment and premium build, or Advanced EV for budget-conscious buyers wanting good technology.

Quick Comparison

Key differences at a glance

Advanced EV

Club CarWINNER

Price Range

$8,299 - $14,999

$12,000 - $25,000+

Frame Material

Steel

Aluminum (rust-proof)

Warranty

2 years

2-4 years

Category-by-Category Breakdown

Detailed comparison across all important factors

Category	Advanced EV	Club Car	Winner
Brand Heritage & Reputation	5/10 Founded 2015. Growing value brand with limited track record.	10/10 60+ years of golf cart manufacturing since 1958. Industry leader.	Club Car
Build Quality & Frame	7/10 Steel frame construction. Solid quality for the price point.	10/10 Legendary aluminum frame. Rust-proof, lightweight, industry-leading durability.	Club Car
Price & Value	10/10 Starting at $8,299. Excellent value for features included.	6/10 Starting at $12,000+. Premium pricing for premium brand.	Advanced EV
Controller Technology	9/10 Toyota programmable 350-amp AC controllers. Automotive-grade technology.	8/10 Quality proprietary controllers. Excellent but not Toyota-branded.	Advanced EV
Dealer Network & Service	5/10 Growing network but limited coverage in many regions.	10/10 Massive nationwide network. Service available virtually everywhere.	Club Car
Resale Value	5/10 Limited resale market. Values still establishing.	10/10 Best resale value in the industry. Strong demand for used Club Cars.	Club Car
Street-Legal Features	9/10 Complete LSV package standard: DOT tires, lights, signals, mirrors.	7/10 Street-legal options available but often require upgrades.	Advanced EV
Total Cost of Ownership	8/10 Lower purchase price but less resale value. Good parts availability.	8/10 Higher upfront cost offset by better resale and parts availability.	Tie

Brand Heritage & Reputation

Club Car

Advanced EV5/10

Founded 2015. Growing value brand with limited track record.

Club Car10/10

60+ years of golf cart manufacturing since 1958. Industry leader.

Build Quality & Frame

Club Car

Advanced EV7/10

Steel frame construction. Solid quality for the price point.

Club Car10/10

Legendary aluminum frame. Rust-proof, lightweight, industry-leading durability.

Price & Value

Advanced EV

Advanced EV10/10

Starting at $8,299. Excellent value for features included.

Club Car6/10

Starting at $12,000+. Premium pricing for premium brand.

Controller Technology

Advanced EV

Advanced EV9/10

Toyota programmable 350-amp AC controllers. Automotive-grade technology.

Club Car8/10

Quality proprietary controllers. Excellent but not Toyota-branded.

Dealer Network & Service

Club Car

Advanced EV5/10

Growing network but limited coverage in many regions.

Club Car10/10

Massive nationwide network. Service available virtually everywhere.

Resale Value

Club Car

Advanced EV5/10

Limited resale market. Values still establishing.

Club Car10/10

Best resale value in the industry. Strong demand for used Club Cars.

Street-Legal Features

Advanced EV

Advanced EV9/10

Complete LSV package standard: DOT tires, lights, signals, mirrors.

Club Car7/10

Street-legal options available but often require upgrades.

Total Cost of Ownership

Tie

Advanced EV8/10

Lower purchase price but less resale value. Good parts availability.

Club Car8/10

Higher upfront cost offset by better resale and parts availability.

Popular Model Comparisons

Head-to-head matchups of similar models

Advanced EV Advent 4

$9,499

Club Car Onward 4 Passenger

$14,000+

Seating4 passengers

Frame-

FrameAluminum

Key FeaturesStreet-legal standard

Key FeaturesPremium build, customizable

Advent 4 at ~$9,500 vs Onward at ~$14,000+. Advanced EV saves $4,500+ with Toyota controllers. Club Car offers aluminum frame, better resale, and superior dealer network.

Advanced EV Advent 2

$8,299

Club Car Villager 2

$12,000+

Seating2 passengers

Frame-

FrameAluminum

Key FeaturesStreet-legal package

Key FeaturesClassic design

Entry-level battle. Advent 2 at ~$8,299 vs Villager 2 at ~$12,000. Advanced EV saves nearly $4,000. Club Car offers aluminum construction and legendary reliability.

Advanced EV Advent 6

$12,999

Club Car Onward 6 Passenger

$18,000+

Seating6 passengers

Frame-

FrameAluminum

Key FeaturesStreet-legal package

Key FeaturesPremium build quality

6-passenger comparison. Advent 6 significantly cheaper. Club Car Onward 6 offers premium build quality, better customization, and aluminum frame durability.

Which Should You Buy?

Recommendations based on your priorities

Advanced EV

Best for: Quality & reliability

Choose if you...

1Budget is your primary concern
2You want Toyota controller technology
3Street-legal features as standard matters
4You're OK with a newer brand
5You don't plan to resell

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Club Car

Best for: Long-term value & durability

RECOMMENDED

Choose if you...

1You want the industry's best build quality
2Resale value is important to you
3Dealer network and service availability matters
4You view a golf cart as a long-term investment
5You want rust-proof aluminum construction

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Advanced EV vs Club Car FAQs

Common questions about these two brands

Is Club Car worth the extra $4,000-$6,000?

Depends on your priorities. Club Car offers aluminum frame, better resale value (retains 60%+ value), and unmatched dealer network. If you keep carts 10+ years or plan to resell, the premium often pays for itself. For budget-focused buyers who don't resell, Advanced EV offers better value.

How does Advanced EV's Toyota controller compare?

Advanced EV's Toyota 350-amp controllers are a legitimate advantage - automotive-grade technology providing smooth acceleration and proven reliability. Club Car uses quality proprietary controllers, but the Toyota name carries weight.

Which is easier to service?

Club Car by a wide margin. Their dealer network is the largest in the industry. Advanced EV is growing but has limited coverage. In rural areas, Club Car service is much easier to find.

Which holds value better?

Club Car, definitively. They have the best resale value in the industry. A 5-year-old Club Car often sells for 60%+ of original price. Advanced EV is too new to have established resale patterns.

Which is better for a golf course or fleet?

Club Car dominates the fleet market. Their durability, parts availability, and service network make them the standard for commercial use. Advanced EV is better suited for personal/neighborhood use.

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