How Much Does It Cost to Run a Golf Cart Charger in British Columbia? (2026)
A golf cart battery pack holds 4 to 8 kWh, and charging from a deep discharge takes 6 to 10 hours. Lead-acid packs waste 20 to 30 percent of the electricity in charging losses; lithium packs waste far less.
A typical golf cart charger (900 W) costs C$0.11 per hour, or about C$20.41 per month at 6 hours a day in British Columbia. Expensive to run
| Wattage | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low 500 W | C$0.063 | C$0.68 | C$20.41 | C$248.35 |
| Typical 900 W | C$0.11 | C$0.68 | C$20.41 | C$248.35 |
| High 1,500 W | C$0.19 | C$0.68 | C$20.41 | C$248.35 |
Formula: watts ÷ 1000 × hours × price per kWh. Typical use is 6 h/day ≈ 1,971 kWh per year. A more powerful model does the same job faster, so it uses the same energy: the cost per hour changes from row to row, the cost per day does not.
One hour of a golf cart charger (0.90 kWh) is the same electricity as
- 5.0km in an electric car
- 9.0hours of TV
- 20hours of a laptop
- 100hours of an LED bulb
In British Columbia, with electricity at 12.6¢ per kWh (source: Hydro-Québec 2025 comparison, 2025-04), a typical golf cart charger costs C$0.11 per hour and about C$248.35 per year at 6 hours a day. That is about 10% less than the national average for Canada (C$22.68 per month), because electricity in British Columbia costs 12.6¢ per kWh against 14.0¢ nationally. Each C$1.00 of electricity buys roughly 8.8 hours of use.
How to lower the cost of running a golf cart charger
- Charge after every use rather than running batteries down fully. It is better for the battery and slightly more efficient.
- Keep lead-acid batteries topped up with water.
- Switching to lithium cuts charging energy by around 20 percent.
In standby it draws about 3 W, which adds roughly 26 kWh (C$3.31) per year if it is never unplugged.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a golf cart?
About 5 to 8 kWh per full charge. Pick your region for the cost.
Does a golf cart charger use power when the cart is full?
A few watts on smart chargers that maintain the battery.
How much does a golf cart cost to run per mile?
Roughly 0.2 to 0.3 kWh per mile, cheaper than any car.
Cost by region
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- Electric Scooter Charger80 W typical
- Electric Vehicle Charger (Home)7,200 W typical
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