Electric Vehicles FAQ

Below is a list of some of our common questions regarding our electric vehicles. You can view all of our electric vehicles for sale, including our electric shuttles and emergency service vehicles. If you'd like more information, you can also browse our street legal golf cart frequently asked questions and low speed vehicle questions, as well as our full line of FAQs.


Q: Where are the major components of your electric vehicles for sale made?
A: We show our American pride by making all of our electric vehicles from parts manufactured in America. The major parts of the electric vehicles for sale, including the controller, charger, and batteries, are made in the USA. All of our low speed electric vehicles are assembled at our headquarters in Gainesville, Florida near the University of Florida campus. Support America’s economy by purchasing an electric vehicle!


Q: Who is the manufacturer of your electric vehicles?
A: The low speed vehicles that we have for sale are manufactured by citEcar, a sister company of Road Rat Motors.


Q: Where are the major components of your electric vehicles for sale made?
A: We show our American pride by making all of our electric vehicles from parts manufactured in America. The major parts of the electric vehicles for sale, including the controller, charger, and batteries, are made in the USA. All of our low speed electric vehicles are assembled at our headquarters in Gainesville, Florida near the University of Florida campus. Support America’s economy by purchasing an electric vehicle!


Q:When would I need an electric vehicle?
A: With most car trips being only 10 miles, you don’t always need to rev up your gas-guzzling SUV for your short trips to the grocery store or to the gym. Electric vehicles make sense with the rising gas prices, and in most areas, are safe on roads under 35 mph.


Q: What is tax credit for buying a low speed electric vehicle?
A: The current tax credit offered is 10% off your purchase price for a low speed electric vehicle.


Q: How long will they last on a single charge?
A: Our electric vehicles can travel fifty miles per charge. They average 1 to 2 cents per mile of electricity used.


Q: Should the batteries be completely dead before I recharge them?
A: No, you can charge your electric vehicle whenever you would like.


Q: Do you offer custom orders on your low speed vehicles or racing go karts for sale?
A: We want to give you the best selection of low speed vehicles and racing go karts. If we're out of stock, we'll promptly order that make and model to get it to you as soon as possible. If you're in market for a large purchase order of low speed vehicles for sale, we do custom orders of 15 or more vehicles.


Q: What's the value of used electric vehicles? How do I determine it?
A: First, look at the age and cosmetic and mechanical condition of the vehicle in question. Then check to see if the used electric vehicle for sale has any features added on that could go into the final value. Finally, look around classifieds in your area and online to see what other used electric vehicles for sale are going for. This will give you a good idea of the landscape, and then you can price your electric vehicle accordingly.

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