Best electric golf trolley: Power through 18 holes with our favourite battery-powered trolleys
We’ve found the best electric golf trolleys to suit every golfer, from complete beginners to experienced pros
Playing 18 holes of golf shouldn’t be a chore and investing in the best electric golf trolley means you can relax and focus on what’s really important: enjoying your round.
Running on battery power, electric golf trolleys boost themselves along the fairway, saving you time and effort, and helping to protect your body so you can play for longer. Though an electric golf trolley may seem expensive in the short term, that investment will more than pay for itself in the long term.
Before we dive into our roundup of the best electric golf trolleys on the market, we have some tips and things to look out for when deciding which model to buy.
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Best electric golf trolley: At a glance
- Best compact electric golf trolley: Motocaddy M5 | £1,000
- Best premium electric golf trolley: Motocaddy M-Tech | £1,299
- Best high-end electric golf trolley: MGI Zip Navigator | £1,049
How to choose the best electric golf trolley for you
What are the key features to look out for?
Though your electric golf trolley will power itself along the course, you’re going to need to get it to the first tee, so it’s important to consider weight and size when choosing the right trolley for you. Electric golf trolleys can typically weigh anywhere between 10kg and 20kg, so make sure you pick one that’s manageable for you.
Some electric trolleys will let you choose what type of battery you want to use. However, if this isn’t the case, it’s important to look at what type of battery your trolley takes and how long it is likely to last. Generally speaking, the more expensive lithium batteries will last longer than their lead acid counterparts, so you may have to trade off battery life against cost, depending on your budget and needs.
When it comes to smart features, the possibilities are (almost) endless. Many have built-in displays which can show course maps, messages, notifications and more.
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Which brands are best?
The aptly named PowaKaddy and Motocaddy brands are leaders in the electric golf trolley market, although their models also tend to be among the most expensive. At the other end of the scale, Fazer offer some practical budget options. And Big Max has made a name for itself as one of the leading innovators in the world of electric golf trolleys.
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How much should I spend?
Prices of electric golf trolleys can vary wildly. The very cheapest models can cost as little as £300, but the Rolls-Royces of electric golf trolleys can set you back as much as £1,500.
We would recommend a budget in the region of £600 to £900 to pick up a fully featured trolley without overspending.
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The best electric golf trolleys you can buy in 2023
1. Powakaddy CT6: Best all-round electric golf trolley
Price when reviewed: £899 | Check price at Clubhouse Golf 
The innovative Powakaddy CT6 range offers the perfect balance of practicality and high-tech features, but you will have to dig deep to get your hands on one as it’s not cheap. What PowaKaddy claims is the world’s smallest electric trolley equipped with a touchscreen, the CT6 benefits from industry-leading GPS technology, giving you access to data for over 40,000 courses worldwide – with no annual fees or subscriptions – laying out distances to the front, middle, or back of the green, as well as any key hazards in your way. It even links via Bluetooth to an app for course updates.
In more practical terms, it features a USB charging port for your phone or device and an integrated carry handle for easy transportation.
If the price tag seems a touch steep for you, consider this trolley’s sibling, the CT6 Compact, which is a slightly smaller version without the built-in GPS software.
Key specs – Weight: 9.9kg (without battery); Material: Composite; Dimensions: 51 x 43 x 38cm; Colours available: Gunmetal metallic
2. Motocaddy M-TECH: Best luxury golf trolley
Price when reviewed: £1,249 | Check price at Clubhouse Golf 
The crown jewel in Motocaddy’s M-Series range, the M-TECH is packed full of industry-leading features finished off with luxurious touches. The “ultimate in golf club transportation” according to Motocaddy’s website, you really need look no further than the M-TECH if you’re after the best golf trolley that money can buy.
On top of the GPS tech for 40,000 courses, features include Motocaddy’s Automatic Downhill Control technology, an electronic parking brake, and an anti-glare LCD display, all set against premium finishes like hand-stitched leather grips and polished chrome detailing. As part of the purchase, Hot Golf will throw in a free gift accessory pack.
Key specs – Weight: 11.4kg; Material: Aluminium/polished chrome; Dimensions: 65 x 47 x 41cm; Colours available: Black/carbon
3. MGI Zip Navigator: Best remotely controllable golf trolley
Price when reviewed: £999 | Check price at American Golf
The Zip Navigator is the flagship model from Australian-based electric golf trolley manufacturer MGI, renowned worldwide for the range and quality of its products. The cleverly designed Zip Navigator folds down in one movement, saving you both time and trouble in the car park, and it also comes with a GPS holder and an umbrella holder as standard.
One of the quirkiest – and most fun – features of the Zip Navigator is the full directional remote control, which is both responsive and easy to use. Overall, this really is a complete package offering everything you need from an electric golf trolley with the added functionality of the remote control to boot.
Key specs – Weight: 15.8kg; Material: N/A; Dimensions: 69 x 46 x 41cm; Colours available: Black
4. Motocaddy M5: Best compact alternative
Price when reviewed: £949 | Check price at Clubhouse Golf
The Motocaddy M5 manages to achieve what many of even the best electric golf trolleys don’t: combining a high-quality touchscreen display with a compact fold away size. The display is easy to use in all conditions – including when you’re wearing gloves – and it comes preloaded with 40,000 courses worldwide. The M5 could even go as far as saving your life, providing users with the location of on-course defibrillators, as well as CPR instructions.
Though it has since been usurped by the M-Tech, the futuristic M5 was Motocaddy’s flagship model for 2020, and it didn’t disappoint as it went on to become widely regarded as one of the best electric golf trolleys on the market.
Key specs – Weight: 10.5kg; Material: Aluminium/polished chrome; Dimensions: 65 x 47 x 41cm; Colours available: Graphite
5. Flat Cat Hybrid Touch: Best premium electric golf trolley
Price when reviewed: £2,299 | Check price at Core Golf 
Now an established player in the global electric golf trolley market, Flat Cat recently released its top-of-the-line Hybrid Touch electric golf trolley. A product of German engineering, the Hybrid Touch is seriously clever and packed with assistance features – distance assistance, parking assist, brake assist, and even freewheel assist so it’s easy to push manually. It folds down incredibly quickly, is easy to store, and looks amazing. It’s fuelled by a powerful 24V lithium battery, with a range of 36 holes, which takes only six hours to charge between rounds.
If the price tag seems a little daunting, consider American Golf’s interest-free credit option which allows you to pay for the Hybrid Touch in monthly instalments over a year.
Key specs – Weight: 9.8kg; Material: Aluminium/reinforced plastic; Dimensions: 84 x 58 x 18cm; Colours available: Black
