Electric vs Petrol Golf Cart Running Cost Calculator (UAE)
Compare the yearly running cost of electric and petrol golf carts for your fleet, using UAE petrol and electricity prices that you can edit. Free and instant.
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Electric and petrol assumptions (energy use, prices, servicing)
Electric cart
Petrol cart
Defaults are planning figures, not Finns Auto prices. Replace them with your own.
How the comparison works
- Distance per cart per year = hours per day × average speed × operating days.
- Electric energy cost per km = (Wh per km ÷ 1000) ÷ charging efficiency × electricity price.
- Petrol cost per km = litres per km × petrol price.
- Yearly cost per cart = distance × cost per km + servicing + battery replacement.
- Fleet cost = yearly cost per cart × number of carts.
The result covers running costs only. It excludes the purchase price, insurance, charging equipment, fuel storage and driver time. For the full picture, read the electric vs petrol golf carts guide, the battery guide and the price guide.
Sources for the defaults: UAE petrol price for October 2026 from Khaleej Times. Electricity slab tariffs from the utilities, for example DEWA. Energy use is a planning assumption.
Frequently asked questions
Are electric golf carts cheaper to run than petrol carts in the UAE?
Per kilometre, grid electricity usually costs far less than petrol, and electric carts have no engine oil, spark plugs or fuel system to service. The main recurring electric cost is the battery. Enter your own figures in the calculator to see your fleet.
What electricity price should I use?
The default of AED 0.35 per kWh is a planning figure that allows for a slab tariff, fuel surcharge and 5 percent VAT. Residential slab tariffs are published by the utilities, for example DEWA. Check your own bill and enter your real rate.
What petrol price does the calculator use?
The default is AED 4.28 per litre, the UAE Special 95 price announced for October 2026 (Khaleej Times). UAE fuel prices change monthly, so update it when needed.
How much energy does an electric golf cart use?
It varies with load, speed, slopes and air conditioning. The default of 100 Wh per km is a planning figure for a lightly loaded cart on flat ground. Use the data sheet for your model if you have one.
Why are servicing and battery costs blank?
They are blank because they depend on the quotes and service plans you hold. Add them to see a full cost-of-ownership comparison. For fleets, an Annual Maintenance Contract turns servicing into a known yearly figure.
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