While go karts have long been popular, the traditional go kart has always run on gas. Over the past few years, a newcomer has popped on the scene. Electric go karts now rival gas powered karts and have several advantages over their competitor.

Go Green

Gas go karts may be fun to drive, but they are extremely toxic to the environment. Some gas racing karts spew more pollutants into the air than a standard car. Electric go karts pose no threat to the environment. The battery operated kart doesn’t emit pollutants of any kind. This is healthy for the air, but it is also healthy for humans. Gas go kart drivers are likely to breathe in exhaust fumes, especially since the go kart is an open vehicle. Over time, this can be detrimental to health. With no fumes, electric karts are a much better option.

Save Money

An additional benefit of driving an electric kart is that it is less expensive than a gas kart. It often has a cheaper factory price and costs much less over time. Gas is very expensive and will frequently need to be purchased for the gas kart. There are no such recurring expenses with electric go karts, except maybe replacing the battery once or twice over time. Gas karts also need maintenance more often than electric karts, costing the gas kart owner further expenses. Electric karts are widespread in the marketplace. It is easy to find electric racing go karts for sale or electric go kart kits at very affordable prices.

Great for Kids

Go kart racing is a very popular hobby for children. The electric go kart is much safer for a young child than a gas kart because of the lack of toxic fumes. The risk of sparks or a fire is also much less in an electric kart. Electric go karts are also less likely to tip. Finally, it is easier to control the speed of an electric kart. These karts usually don’t go as fast as gas powered go karts, so parents can feel more comfortable that their children are going at age-appropriate speeds when driving an electric kart.

A relative newcomer in the world of go karting, electric go karts have proven themselves to be a viable competitor to the gas go kart. With the advantages they provide, it is not unlikely for them to be the go kart of the future.