Best Electric Golf Trolleys 2026

If you find yourself feeling fatigued towards the end of a round then it might be time to consider a trolley upgrade. The best electric golf trolleys should help to take the strain, allowing you to conserve energy for what matters most - the next shot.

While walking remains a fundamental part of the game for plenty of golfers, there’s no reason not to get an assist, especially given the length of most rounds of golf and the undulating terrain of many courses. While moving from a carry bag to one of the best golf push trolleys should help you to feel fresher, switching to an electric golf trolley reduces the amount of effort required to get your clubs from one hole to the next considerably. So much so, it might even help you to save a shot here and there.

There are plenty of options to choose from, including remote control golf trolleys that follow behind you as you tread the fairways and those equipped with GPS, designed to give you accurate yardages out on the course, in similar fashion to the best golf rangefinders or best golf watches.

If this wealth of choice leaves you unsure of which electric golf trolley is for you is, then our dedicated guide is here to help. I’ve put a huge number of trolleys through their paces and have selected my favorites here.

Best Electric Golf Trolleys

The Quick List

Top pick

I’ve selected the M5 GPS as my top pick for its ease of use, sturdy build and wonderfully helpful tech, most notably the inclusion of GPS. The M5 boasts a hi-res 3.5” touchscreen that I found a cinch to use, even when the weather turned a little unpleasant. I was impressed with the degree of accuracy, with key yardages provided on every hole, from distances to the front and back of the green as well as hazards. Adjusting the pin position is easy, enabling you to be as precise as you dial in your next approach shot.

But the handy screen does more than just act as your mobile caddy. It tracks the round for you, both in terms of your score and the time you’ve taken. Subscribe to Motocaddy’s Performance Plan and you can tap into plenty of advanced mapping features if you’re a golfer who believes more is more when it comes to on-course data.

Of course, the best electric golf trolleys need to be easy to use and a breeze to control. The M5 GPS delivers on both fronts. The chassis design allows the battery to remain in place when folding, which adds to the convenience. Once folded down it’s relatively compact and easy to store as a result. Out on the course the 28.8V drive system is smooth as silk and means the trolley is under control and stable, even when the terrain gets a little more challenging.

• Read our full Motocaddy M5 GPS Trolley Review

Most compact

It’s easy to assume that electric golf trolleys are a little cumbersome. And while this is the case for some models, the CT12 is a great example of just how efficient they can be. It’s my pick as the best compact electric trolley in this guide, with folded dimensions that make it easy to get in and out the car, as well as a clever folding system that straightforward to use.

In terms of features, it's the GPS that’s the headline act here. The 5” full-color screen is wonderfully clear, while the move from landscape to portrait orientation is one I applaud. It makes far more sense with regards to the layout of a golf hole while keeping the handle area uncluttered and making sure that it doesn’t interfere with getting clubs in and out of the bag. A win-win in my book.

Unsurprisingly given its size, the screen is easy to use and read. You get all the numbers you need, including front, middle and back yardages to the green and distances to bunkers and other hazards, as well as the ability to move the flag to get precise approach yardages. There are plenty more features on offer, too, including stroke index information and a digital scorecard so you can easily track your progress throughout the round.

While aesthetics are personal, I think this is a great looking electric golf trolley, adding to its appeal as one of the best compact golf trolleys I’ve tested.

• Read our full PowaKaddy CT12 GPS Electric Trolley Review

Best value

While many of the best electric golf trolleys don’t come cheap, there are more affordable options. For me, the best of these value models is the SE from Motocaddy. If you’re looking to make the jump from a push trolley or even a carry bag, but want to do so without splashing out, then this is a superb option.

I’d described the SE as having all that you need without additional features that put the price up but might not be required. If you already have a favorite rangefinder or perhaps a GPS watch, then the lack of a screen shouldn’t be a dealbreaker; there’s even a handy USB charging port located beneath the handle that I used to charge both my phone and my range finder during a round.

In terms of functionality, the SE impresses. I found it easy to fold up and down, and at 9kgs/20lbs it’s not overly heavy. The tyres have been upgraded from previous models, adding to the overall durability of the trolley as well as helping to make it plenty stable out on the course.

• Read our full Motocaddy SE Electric Trolley Review

Best remote model

Stewart products generally leave me impressed and it’s no different here. The Vertx Remote is well-engineered and stylish, making it my favored remote trolley.

The brand’s signature two-step folding system is used and helps make it easy to fold and unfold. While you have to wrestle with some trolleys, the Vertx Remote uses a simple and intuitive mechanism, and once folded, it’s a nice, compact shape complete with a carry handle that stores easily, be it in the boot of your car or the garage at home.

As good as the trolley looks, it’s on-course functionality is the real star. Stewart uses its Active Terrain Control (ATC) system that sees the trolley adapt to the course conditions. It makes for a truly stable trolley across a range of terrain and one that’s easy to maneuver as a result. The system also means that Stewart can afford to use smaller wheels, helping to keep the weight and size down, without compromising stability.

A potential drawback of the Vertx Remote is the lack of a built-in GPS. However, if you already have one of the best golf GPS devices, then it’s a remote trolley that comes highly recommended.

• Read our full Stewart Golf Vertx Remote Trolley Review

Excellent GPS

Having been a fan of the previous model, the 2025 M7 GPS Remote trolley, I had high expectations for the update. And it didn’t disappoint.

While the outgoing GPS was functional, the upgrade here is significant. The user interface is both faster and more responsive than before, with detailed 3D hole mapping, a 2D map with an intuitive pinch-and-zoom function and a flyover feature, useful if you’re playing a course for the first time. Then there’s handy extras, from shot tracking to smartphone notifications via Bluetooth. I’d have perhaps liked to see the touchscreen switch from landscape orientation to portrait, but other than that the GPS is nothing short of superb.

The remote control is equally as impressive, with steering that’s sharp and instinctive. Other standout features include the use of a cable-free battery, which disconnects automatically to reveal the charging port so it doesn’t need to be removed when it’s time to top it up. As for the folding mechanism, it’s as you'd expect from Motocaddy: intuitive and simple resulting in a compact unit (thanks to an automatic folding front wheel and inverting rear wheels) that’s easy to store.

• Read our full Motocaddy 2026 M7 GPS Remote Electric Trolley Review

Unique follow feature

If you’re a fan of golf gadgets then the Q Follow from Stewart Golf will be right up your street. As the name suggests, the headline technology allows the trolley to follow you around the course. It’s undeniably great fun at first, but for golfers seeking a genuinely hands-free experience it could prove a real game-changer. In testing, reliability was excellent, with the trolley consistently tracking and stopping right by my ball.

Stability is another strong point. A retractable stabiliser, made up of two smaller wheels, helps keep the trolley upright at all times. It deploys automatically during setup, which is a smart and well-executed design touch. In fact, everything about this trolley is smart.

Setup itself is quick and easy, while there’s no need to remove the battery, which is always appreciated as that can be a real inconvenience. It’s worth noting that this is a relatively heavy trolley, so those with back issues may need to take care when lifting it. That said, the integrated carry handle is a thoughtful addition and one I found genuinely useful.

• Read our full Stewart Golf Q Follow Electric Trolley Review

Best screen

While a GPS needs to deliver accurate data, it’s the quality of the screen that makes it truly functional. And the RX12’s 5” touchscreen is just that. Clear and crisp it’s powered by a 1.1GHz processor that makes it as responsive as your smartphone, adding up to a class-leading experience.

If you’ve used the previous model, the improvements here will be apparent. You’re now provided with reliable yardages to virtually any point on the hole, as well as a host of performance stats, a shot measure function and a movable pin feature. Together it allows you to make informed decisions out on the course, allowing you to approach each shot with greater confidence.

But the RX12 isn’t just a great GPS and screen. The remote functionality has also received an upgrade, with a vastly improved handset helping affairs. Out on the course there were still a few issues, and I found myself having to straighten the trolley on a few occasions. It’s also not as stable over tricky terrain compared to some of the other models in the guide. However, if a cracking GPS and touchscreen are your priority, then this is a remote electric trolley that’s worthy of your attention.

• Read our full PowaKaddy RX12 GPS Electric Trolley Review

Best folding mechanism

At the heart of every golf trolley is its folding mechanism. Ideally it needs to be functional, intuitive and robust given that it’s likely to be folded up and down many, many times during its lifespan. While all the trolleys in this guide pass the folding test, the MG1 Ai 500 GPS All Terrain Electric Trolley really stands out thanks to its clever one-button folding system.

The build quality is impressive, with a chassis and all-terrain wheels that look like they are fit for purpose. Despite these sturdy credentials, the trolley folds down into a compact unit thanks to some smart details, including inverting rear wheels and a tuck-away front wheel.

Out on the course it excels too. The 4” GPS touchscreen is clear and responsive and uses my favored portrait orientation making it a breeze to read the hole layouts and plot your way around the course; the automatic flyover feature is a standout and particularly helpful if you’re teeing it up on a course for the first time. The aforementioned wheels are partnered with an integrated rear anti-tip wheel, which really does help to keep the trolley stable when you’re navigating undulating terrain and sideslopes.

• Read our full MGI AI 500 GPS All Terrain Electric Trolley Review

Best looking

There’s lots to like about the Birdie 3X. It gets my pick as the best looking trolley in this guide but there is far more to it than just its appealing appearance.

Out on the course it shines. The powerful dual independent rear-drive motors combine with five wheels to make it impressively stable and assured even when tackling 25% inclines. Then there’s the multi-mode operation that means you can move from manual power-assist using the remote control to a hands-free ‘follow me’ function. During testing the former proved more reliable, with the remote control nothing short of superb. The ‘follow me’ mode does require you to be a little more cautious, especially when navigating bunkers and on-course architecture such as bridges.

Another standout feature and worthy of mention is the battery life. I found that the '36-holes on a single charge' claim was accurate. Combine with the on-course performance and the easy-to-use folding mechanism and you have a trolley that impresses across the board. The downside? It's one of the more expensive options in this guide.

• Read our full Navee Birdie 3X Electric Push Cart Review

How we test for the best electric golf trolleys

Dan Parker

A member of the Golf Monthly team since 2021, Dan heads up testing for a number of review categories including golf shoes, bags, trolleys and more. As co-host of the Kick Point Podcast focused almost solely on golf equipment, it is safe to say Dan knows a thing or two about what makes a good push cart. A left-handed golfer, his handicap index is currently 6.1, and he plays at Fulford Heath Golf Club in Worcestershire.

All the reviews you see here in this guide, and across the board at Golf Monthly, are the result of a rigorous and careful testing procedure.

We like to test products, whether that be trolleys, rangefinders, drivers or golf bags, across a range of days and courses to really put them through their paces and ensuring a fair test and review.

Our review team is made up of experienced, passionate golfers, many of whom regularly use electric trolleys during their own rounds. This means they have a strong understanding of what separates a good trolley from a poor one. At Golf Monthly, we’re driven by a commitment to our readers to provide informed, unbiased advice that helps you choose the right products for your golfing setup at the best possible price.

It’s also important to stress that no brand ever receives preferential treatment, and no manufacturer can ‘buy’ a positive review from us. We simply test the product thoroughly, and if it performs well or not so well, we explain exactly how and why.

Before testing even begins, the Golf Monthly team will often attend product launches and speak directly with manufacturers’ R&D teams to better understand the technology behind each model. Given how advanced electric trolleys have become, we believe having a clear understanding of what a product is designed to do is an essential part of delivering a fair and accurate review.

How to choose

There are a few things to consider before choosing which of the best electric golf carts to buy - below are a few things to consider for a start:

Manual/Remote/Follow

Electric trolleys generally operate in three different ways. At the most basic level is the manual electric trolley. While it’s powered by a battery, you still control its direction and speed by steering it yourself. Add a remote control and you have a trolley that can be operated via a wireless handset, allowing for hands-free control from a distance. Unsurprisingly, this added technology means remote-controlled models are typically more expensive than their manual counterparts.

You also have models with a follow function. These use Bluetooth or similar wireless connectivity to allow the trolley to follow you around the golf course. If you’re looking for a truly hands-free experience then a ‘follow model’ will deliver that.

Battery

Like any moving object powered by a battery, you’ll need to consider how easy it is to charge and how much mileage you’ll get after you’ve done so. A cart battery that requires you to charge it after every round might not be efficient enough, so pay attention to the battery life claims of the models you're considering.

Features

Working out what you do - and don’t - need from a trolley can help you avoid spending more than necessary. The more features a cart offers, the higher the price is likely to be, so it’s worth considering whether you’ll genuinely use everything on offer. For example, if you already own a quality rangefinder, do you really need to double up with a GPS-equipped trolley?

Foldability

Electric carts can be bulky, so if you’re operating with limited space in your car or in your garage, you’ll want to choose wisely. Fortunately, as this guide shows, there are models that can be described as compact and have design features to aid with this such as folding and removable wheels.

Budget

Last, but certainly not least, is budget. In fact, for some it may govern your purchase more than any other factor. Again, as this guide proves, you can find electric carts at a range of price points. However, if after a little research they are still proving a little too costly, then it's worth looking at our guides to the best push carts, and the best value golf push carts.

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