XRT 800 Electric

Not every property needs a 40 mph lithium UTV, and the XRT 800 Electric is Club Car’s case for the simpler answer. At $8,017 starting MSRP it is the least expensive electric utility vehicle from a major US manufacturer, and its party trick has kept the XRT series in hunting catalogs for years: at 100 inches long and 45 inches wide, it loads into a full-size pickup bed, no trailer, no tie-down drama.

The engineering is classic Club Car. The chassis is a twin I-beam welded aluminum frame, the same corrosion-proof construction that lets the brand’s golf cars survive decades outdoors, wrapped in through-dyed composite body panels that shrug off scratches. Power comes from a 48V system fed by six 8V flooded lead-acid batteries driving a direct-drive helical gearbox, 3.2 hp continuous, 10 hp intermittent, 15 to 17 mph flat out. The drivetrain is nearly silent, which is exactly why deer hunters and rural homeowners keep buying these: it slips to the stand or around the property without announcing itself. Warranty coverage is the quiet standout, 4 years on batteries and 3 years on powertrain and frame beats every value-brand UTV in this catalog.

The honest framing: this is a utility cart, not a side-by-side in the trail sense. It is 2WD with mono-leaf springs and drum rear brakes, the bed carries 300 lbs, towing is rated at 300 lbs, and an automatic limited-slip differential is a factory option rather than standard. Lead-acid chemistry brings the familiar homework, periodic watering, capacity that sags in cold weather, and a battery set that will eventually need a four-figure replacement, though owners routinely report 5 to 7 years from a maintained pack. Doors, windshield, and winch are all accessory-catalog items.

Buying runs through Club Car’s dealer network; clubcar.com shows the $8,017 starting price and a configurator, with dealers like Jenkins Motorsports listing the 2026 electric at the same MSRP before freight and prep. Cross-shop it against the Cushman Hauler 800X already in this catalog, similar formula, different badge, and against the lithium value UTVs if your jobs involve real towing. For quiet, low-stakes property work with truck-bed portability, the XRT 800 Electric is the proven, boring, durable choice.