It’s reasonable to think that saving energy on the course might just save you a few strokes too. Even if you don’t always see it in the scorecard, feeling fresher of mind and body during a round usually makes for a more enjoyable experience. And while modern carry bags have become lighter, there’s nothing like a golf trolley when it comes to preventing back and shoulder aches on the course.
Effort is still required with most trollies, including the best golf push trolleys, but as golf technology continues to evolve at a rapid rate we know have electric trolleys specifically designed remote control golf trolleys to follow behind us as we walk the links. The tech doesn't stop there, with some trolleys coming with distance measuring devices like golf gps gadgets to act as a mini caddy during our round. If you're not a fan of the GPS, instead you can set yourself up with one of the best golf rangefinders or best golf watches.
If you're interested in upgrading to an electric trolley to make your round that bit easier on your body, you've come to the right place. This guide features some of our favorite electric golf trolleys from those we’ve reviewed.
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Arguably the most complete trolley on the market, the M5 GPS is jam-packed with features designed to give you as much help as possible on the golf course.
Featuring a class-leading touchdown GPS that has been switched from landscape to portrait for ehanced use, the CT12 is a fabulous trolley that is a breeze to use and setup.
Stewart Golf's Vertx add new technology to their familiar trolley design that creates a class-leading remote control experience.
Some excellent quality of life updates from the previous generation have taken the M7 to another level, most notably the new battery and the inclusion of full hole mapping on the GPS.
The Q Follow is great fun to use and, with practice, the switching between modes and use of the handset becomes second nature when out on the golf course.
The 5-inch portrait touchscreen is superb and helps the RX12 GPS stand out from the crowd, building on an already impressive offering with the RX1.
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The MGI ZIP is another great option in the growingly competitive remote control trolley space. Its standout features are the quality of the built and how compact it is when folded.
This is yet another sturdy, well-built and thoughtfully designed electric trolley that targets those entry-level players looking to upgrade their cart. The build quality and features are as you'd expect from a Motocaddy product - excellent.
The 10th anniversary edition of the S1 is yet another class-leading product from Motocaddy. A rapid folding system and clever battery technology make this a joy to use.
When I tested this trolley, part of me didn't want to like it. Though the Cybercart is heavier than most and somewhat cumbersome to look at, it boasts one of the best remote experiences I've had.
It isn't as exciting as other options in this guide but the FX3 might be the easiest to use and boasts a practicality other options struggle to match.
Best Electric Golf Trolleys
Top pick
The M5 GPS is our top pick with good reason. It’s driven by the super smooth 28.8v power system that all M-Series models benefit from and make them so easy to control. Here you can still fold the trolley away with the battery in place, which we found especially handy when it was time to fold the trolley away and place it in the car. When folded it makes for a pretty compact unit, albeit a little stiff during the process.
As the name suggests, it's the GPS feature here that’s at the heart of the user experience. It’s centered around a hi-res 3.5” touch screen that’s easy to use even if you're wearing your golf glove or during a shower. You’ll get yardages to the different points, including hazards and both the front and back of the green - you can adjust the pin position on each green too for a more accurate read on those all-important approach shots. During testing this helped improve our on-course strategy.
And the tech doesn’t stop there. You can track scores, time your round and, if you’re a subscriber to Motocaddy’s Performance Plan, benefit from advance course mapping, which we found to be a very handy feature indeed.
- Read our full Motocaddy M5 GPS Trolley Review
Most compact
Since golf trolleys began incorporating GPS devices, many to do so have been very clunky, heavy and difficult to handle. Powakaddy proved this didn't always have to be the case with their CT8 trolley and have made even more improvements in their latest release - the CT12.
This is a wonderfully compact trolley that is very easy to setup and use thanks to the easy folding system. It also looks tremendous, an underrated aspect of a good golf trolley in my humble opinion. The GPS system is the same one we've become used to in PowaKaddy devices, but it's on a new and very clear 5" full-color touchscreen display that they've switched from landscape to portrait and for good reason.
Said screen delivers over 40,000 pre loaded courses on a crisp, clear screen that doesn't get in the way of you putting your clubs back into your bag. Not only does it help with yardages to the front, back and middle of each green as well as hazards that line the hole, other useful features are included like scorecard, stroke index information, active green view and drop flag to give you personalized, accurate yardages on course.
The CT12 ticks pretty much every box you need from an electric trolley and given how easy it is to use and setup, it's easily one of the best compact golf trolleys as well.
- Read our full PowaKaddy CT12 GPS Electric Trolley Review
Best remote model
The Vertx Remote Cart excels in both its design and the technology that underpins it.
To begin with you get a good-looking trolley that uses Stewarts intuitive two-step folding system. A cart can have all the gadgets it wants but if it’s tricky to fold and unfold, then its appeal becomes limited. That’s certainly not the case here, with their easy-to-use system resulting in a surprisingly compact unit when folded.
When in motion the design translates to a really solid trolley despite the two front wheels being pretty small in comparison to some other carts. Some of this stability is aided by its overall bulk but this doesn’t negatively impact its maneuverability. During our testing the Vertx had no trouble with a variety of terrain, including steeper hills. It’s here that the unseen tech called Active Terrain Control (ATC) plays a leading role, with the operating system allowing the trolley to react to different conditions.
What you don’t get here is a GPS built-in to the handle. If that’s a dealbreaker you might want to consider the GPS options from Powacaddy or Motocaddy, for example.
- Read our full Stewart Golf Vertx Remote Trolley Review
Excellent GPS
Two years ago I tested the Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote trolley and although I thought it was one of the best remote electric trolleys on the market, there were a few design tweaks I thought the brand could’ve made to make it an even more enjoyable experience. I was excited to get my hands on the 2025 version as a result and I'm happy to say a lot of 'quality of life' improvements have been made!
Although the top quality GPS has remained the same from the previous iteration, Motocaddy has now removed the need to use a subscription service to access the full hole maps on the GPS. I always felt this was an unnecessary addition to those who had already paid the best part of £1500 for a trolley, so I’m glad to see it’s gone. The GPS gives you full hole mapping, yardages to the green and hazards, as well as the ability to track score as well as stats like fairways and greens hit - it's one of, if not the best on the market.
The main headline improvements are the new cable-free battery housed in the middle of the chassis and a tweak to the already excellent folding system which means you no longer have to take the whole rear wheel out and place it in the chassis when folded, whereas now you can easily retract it into the chassis itself. The 2025 update to the M7 GPS Remote has done a superb job of ironing out any small issues I had with the 2023 version and making for a complete remote trolley experience.
- Read our full Motocaddy 2025 M7 GPS Remote Electric Trolley Review
Unique follow feature
If you love gadgets then the Q Follow from Stewart Golf could be the trolley for you.
The technology in its title translates to a trolley that will follow you around the course. It’s great fun at first of course but if you’re looking for a real hands-free experience then it might just be a gamechanger. In terms of reliability we found it to be reliable, with the cart always ending up by our ball.
We were equally impressed with the Q Follow’s stability too. It features a retractable stabilizer in the shape of two smaller wheels that helps keep the cart upright at all times. The fact that it’s deployed automatically when you’re unfolding the cart is a bonus.
With regards to the folding and unfolding of the trolley, it uses a straightforward system that’s easy to use - and you don’t have to remove the battery either. Given the cart’s weight - this is a fairly heavy trolley - the integrated carry handle is appreciated.
- Read our full Stewart Golf Q Follow Electric Trolley Review
Best screen
When we opt for a GPS electric trolley, we want something that can easily provide us helpful, accurate yardages whilst giving us overviews of the hole ahead that can then allows to carefully (or try at least) plot our way around the golf course. Thanks to the new class-leading 5" HD screen on the PowaKaddy RX12, you can do just that. The screen is a powerful one too, boasting a 1.1GHz processor that means the responsiveness to commands is akin to that of a premium smartphone.
I felt like the screen and GPS on the previous previous RX1 trolley was a little basic when compared to competitors on the market but those concerns are now a thing of the past. It gives yardages to the front, middle and back of greens, yardages to hazards, the ability to drag and drop the pin, a scorecard, performance tracking (fairways hit, greens hit, putts per hole) and a shot measurer.
Then there’s the remote functionality. Featuring a new and improved remote control, replacing the older, more clunky remote on the RX1, the RX12 is solid if not unspectacular in terms of this functionality. During testing I had to add the odd input to keep it straight, whilst other options on this list coped better with uneven lies. Nevertheless, this remains an excellent electric trolley for those who want the combination of a remote control feature and a top quality GPS device.
- Read our full PowaKaddy RX12 GPS Electric Trolley Review
Most compact remote
The Zip Navigator is proof that good electric trolleys don’t have to break the bank. But even with an attractive price tag a cart has to perform. And this model from MGI does so with aplomb.
Perhaps its two biggest assets are its size and its stability. Thanks in part to the unique 4th wheel design, the Zip Navigator handled undulating and tricky terrain without issue. During our review period it remained upright at all times, aided by the downhill speed control that allows it to safely navigate steep slopes. There’s also a lock feature for the remote so you can’t accidently send the trolley scurrying off in the wrong direction as you head to the next tee. The result was a cart that was always waiting for us by our ball. Now that’s a reliable caddie.
As for its size, the Zip Navigator packs down to form a compact unit that fits comfortably in the trunk of our car. This is helped in no small part by the ability to invert the wheels when you’re folding it down.
- Read our full MGI Zip Navigator Remote Electric Trolley Review
Most robust
The Motocaddy SE is an excellent entry-level option for those who may be tired of carrying their bag on their back or pushing their standard non-electric golf trolley around the golf course. It’s a back-to-basics model that will be looking to encourage new golfers or golfers who have previously only used push trolleys into an electric model at one of the most competitive price points in the market.
Although it does not have a screen on GPS feature like other options on this list, it does include some neat features like the USB charging point located underneath the handle that you can use to charge your phone or GPS device while on the move as well as more durable tires for a longer life span.
This trolley is the perfect pathway for those to transition from non-electric trolleys into the battery powered space. The bets compliment I gave the SE is that I barely noticed using it after a few rounds - in a good way! It’s fuss free and pleasingly simple functionality can be utilised by any type of golfer and comes packaged and built by a brand that prides itself on quality and longevity.
- Read our full Motocaddy S5 GPS Electric Trolley
Easy to set up
This is an electric trolley that is easy to use, a breeze to set up and that delivers exceptional performance every time you take it onto the golf course - not only did we award it a 5 star rating in our review, it got the ultra rare 100 out of 100 score!
Not much has changed from the 2022 version of the S1 but that isn't a bad thing given it got a 5 star review as well. The philosophy behind the S1 is ease of use, and that starts from the folding process which feels instantaneous. Given the battery in built in to the chassis, once she's folded into position then you're ready to go. The chassis design is unrecognizable from the 2022 version, as is the battery design but both real feed into the premium, sporty look on offer that I love.
This trolley blends seamlessly into your surroundings on the golf course, which is a good thing. The motor is quiet and the knob on the handle is highly responsive to commands, all while doing a perfect job of carrying your clubs. If ease of use is your top priority from a golf trolley, look no further.
- Read our full Motocaddy S1 2025 Electric Trolley Review
Unique golf gadget
Coming in at a whopping 18kg, this is the heaviest trolley on this list by almost 4kg and ahead of testing I was writing it off already - oh how wrong I was...
I tested the Alphard Club Booster V2 a couple of years ago (a unique device that can turn a push cart into a remote electric trolley), and it was also a heavy design that was frustratingly complicated to set up out of the box. When an even bigger device arrived on my doorstep from Alphard it made me resent it before I even got to the golf course. As I wheeled it out in front of my playing partners, there was some laughing and pointing as I parked myself on the first tee. However, I was blown away by the performance after only a few holes.
The remote functionality is second only to the work that Stewart Golf has done on its Vertx and V10 remote trolleys. It was super responsive and performed excellently on uneven lies and slopes, even in poor weather. Though I think the rear anti-tip wheels could have been executed with some more subtlety, there are some nice design touches dotted over the trolley, including hidden storage in the handle and a cup holder, umbrella holder, scorecard holder and sand bottle holder as standard are lovely additions.
- Read our full Alphard Cybercart Review
Simple folding system
If you appreciate a simple and effective design over a cart with all the bells and whistles, then the FX3 should be right up your alley. Here you get all you need - a 9-speed power system, a 2.3" color display, lightweight lithium battery and one click folding system - and nothing that you don’t. So despite being one of PowaKaddy’s most affordable models it still delivers an impressive performance.
The one-click folding system is among the most straightforward we’ve tested. As the name implies the trolley folds by simply pressing one button that’s located on the chassis. From here all you need to do is slide both sections of the cart down. The front wheel does remain in place, which means the FX3’s footprint is a little larger than some when folded but it’s a relatively minor issue.
Its slender, lightweight battery is a real bonus and again is simple to use - just plug it in and off you roll. It’s a feature that's emblematic of an entry-level trolley that’s able to punch above its weight so long as you’re not after an array of gadgets.
- Read our full Powakaddy FX3 Electric Trolley Review
How we test for the best electric golf trolleys
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.
Dan Parker testing the Alphard Cybercart
Our review team is made up of experienced, passionate golfers, most of which use electric trolleys during their rounds for pleasure. This means they are familiar with what determines a trolley to be good or bad. We're driven by a dedication to our readers to provide informed, bias-free advice to help you pick the right products to kit out your golfing setup for the best price possible. We reiterate that no brand ever gets preferential treatment over another, nor can a manufacturer 'buy' a good review, we simply test the product and if it is good we tell you the how and why!
We should also say that before testing even begins, the Golf Monthly team will usually attend product launches and meet with the manufacturer’s R&D experts to understand the new technology. With how much technology is in electric trolleys these days, we think having an understanding of what a particular model can do is very important.
How to choose
Manual/Remote/Follow
Electric trolleys function in three ways. At their most basic level, there’s the manual cart. While it’s still powered by a battery it requires you to maneuver it, controlling both its direction and speed. Add in a remote control and you have a trolley that can be controlled via wireless handset. Understandably this makes them, in general, 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
Figuring out what you need - and don’t need - from your trolley can help to save you money. The more features a cart has the more expensive it’s likely to be, so consider whether you really require all that it offers. For example, if you already own a good quality range finder, do you need to double up with a GPS 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 .
FAQs
Are electric golf trolleys worth it?
There is no sugar-coating it, electric trolley's are a big investment but we have found that the models above have really helped golfers physically. Going from carrying a heavy bag on the shoulders and back, to using an electric trolley is truly illuminating as to how much effort it saves. Indeed this point can also be applied to people differently not only because of golfers wanting to spend money at different price points, but also we all have varying physical capabilities and all play on contrasting courses. For example if a player has a bad back and plays on a hilly golf course, then an electric trolley will definitely be worth every penny. Whilst a golfer who is fit and healthy and plays on a flat course, despite undoubtedly also saving physical exertion, may not get as much out of an electric model.
What accessories should I get with my electric trolley?
There are a wide range of accessories available on electric trolley's these days and there are some we regard as more important than others. First we would always recommend a rain cover, as well as an umbrella holder for when the weather turns nasty. A holder for a GPS device and a drink is also a must have because we should always remain hydrated on the course.
Should I buy a push cart or electric cart?
That depends on your preferences and budget. Ultimately, electric carts are a lot more expensive than push carts meaning that they are better for those who play regularly. But don't rule them out entirely as you can find some very good and ergonomic options, that can be great for any player.
