Wireless Charging Shows Premium Potential for Golf Cart Dealers and Manufacturers

A September 2026 survey conducted by ci360, LLC found strong interest in wireless charging among golf cart owners and prospective buyers. The responses point to an opportunity for dealers and manufacturers: offering a charging upgrade that customers find useful and say they would pay more to have.

The September 2026 study focused on current owners and people planning or considering a golf cart purchase. WiTricity is sharing the findings to help dealers and manufacturers evaluate wireless charging as a premium feature with a benefit customers can understand in everyday use.

Customers see value in easier charging

After reading a description of wireless golf cart charging, 78.9% of respondents rated the concept 8 to 10 out of 10. In the same survey, 84.8% considered it very or somewhat relevant to their needs.

The appeal makes sense when you look at their charging experiences. Among current owners surveyed, 48.5% had found their cart insufficiently charged when they needed it, and 35.6% had forgotten to plug it in. Not having to manually plug in the cart was the most frequently selected potential benefit of wireless charging.

For a dealer or manufacturer, that gives the feature a practical role in the sales conversation. A customer can picture getting home, parking the cart, and letting charging begin without remembering to connect a cable.

With the MR/1, a receiver installed on the cart works with a Power Hub placed on the ground. When the equipped cart is positioned over the Power Hub, charging starts automatically. The cart can still use plug-in charging when a Power Hub is unavailable.

Buyers say they would pay for the upgrade

The survey asked how much more respondents would pay for a cart equipped with wireless charging compared with an otherwise similar cart without it. Nearly 88% said they would pay more. More than half, 57.3%, selected an amount above $500, including 27.7% who selected more than $1,000.

That willingness to pay also appeared among owners who were already very satisfied with their current charging method. In that group, 67.2% said they would pay more than $500 extra for a cart with wireless charging.

For dealers and manufacturers, these findings support exploring wireless charging as a paid option or part of a premium cart package. Wireless charging adds everyday convenience, giving dealers and manufacturers a practical benefit to point to when explaining the value of a higher-priced cart.

The figures reflect stated willingness to pay. They provide a starting point for shaping an offer, with actual pricing based on equipment and installation costs and the customers your business serves.

Survey source: ci360, LLC, September 2026. The analysis includes current golf cart owners and prospective buyers. Percentages reflect respondents answering each question. Read the full survey report (PDF).

Show customers how easy charging can be

A demonstration cart lets customers experience the convenience firsthand. Park over the Power Hub and charging begins automatically. The MR/1 charges at the same speed as, or faster than, an equivalent plug-in charger, bringing familiar charging performance to a simpler daily routine.

Dealers can use that demonstration to help customers choose a compatible setup and explain installation and support. It gives buyers a clear view of the convenience they’re adding to their cart and the value behind the upgrade.

Explore dealer and manufacturer opportunities

Whether you want to become a dealer for the MR/1 or explore integrating wireless charging into your cart line, contact WiTricity. We can discuss compatibility, installation, and pricing to help you evaluate how the technology could fit into your offerings.

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