Managing a fleet of golf carts is a daily operational challenge for most courses. From ensuring every cart is charged and ready, to managing cables in crowded cart barns, charging is often one of the most overlooked and inefficient parts of the operation, often relying on manual processes that introduce inconsistency and risk.

Wireless charging offers a different approach: one that fits into your existing workflow instead of adding to it.

For many courses, charging looks something like this:

• Staff plug in carts at the end of the day
• Cables run across the cart barn floor or hang from overhead chargers
• Missed plugs lead to uncharged carts in the morning
• Time is spent checking, fixing, and managing the process

These issues create real challenges:
Inconsistent Charging
It only takes one missed plug to create a problem the next morning. Whether it’s staff oversight or a rushed close, carts aren’t always ready when needed.

Labor and Time Overhead
Managing charging isn’t automatic — it requires staff time. Plugging in dozens of carts, checking connections, and troubleshooting adds up quickly.

Cart Barn Safety Risks
Charging cables create cluttered walkways and potential trip hazards, while overhead systems can introduce additional risks from hanging cords in tight, high-traffic areas. In a busy cart barn, this can increase the likelihood of accidents and potential liability.

Battery Safety and Insurance Concerns
As more courses transition to lithium-ion fleets, concerns around battery safety and fire risk are becoming more common, including increased scrutiny from insurance providers. Wireless charging systems that integrate with battery management systems can help monitor charging behavior and reduce risk, supporting safer long-term operation.

Unlike traditional plug-in charging systems, wireless charging eliminates exposed charging contacts and removes the possibility of electrical shock associated with handling charging connectors during normal operation.

Wear and Maintenance
Repeated plugging and unplugging leads to wear on connectors, cables, and charging ports, increasing maintenance and replacement costs over time. Charging cables and connectors are consumable components that require ongoing maintenance and eventual replacement, creating costs that can add up significantly across an entire fleet.

Plug-in charging works, but over time, cable wear, connector failures, and inconsistent charging increases maintenance costs and reduces overall fleet availability.

• It requires manual action
• It introduces variability
• It creates physical clutter
• It doesn’t scale cleanly with larger fleets

In short:
Charging becomes a drain on course operators that depends on humans doing the right thing every time rather than a process that runs automatically.

WiTricity’s wireless charging system for golf carts is designed to eliminate the need for plugs entirely.

With the MR/1 wireless charging system:

• Carts begin charging automatically when parked
• No cables, no connectors, no manual steps, and no exposed charging contacts
• Charging integrates directly into your existing parking routine

There’s nothing new for staff to remember. Charging simply becomes part of parking.

What This Changes for Golf Course Operations

Reduced Maintenance Requirements
The MR/1 contains no moving parts and requires no regularly scheduled maintenance, helping support long-term reliability while reducing maintenance requirements over the life of the system.

Improved Battery Performance Over Time
Wireless charging enables “opportunity charging” – meaning carts charge whenever they are parked, not just overnight. This more consistent charging pattern can improve battery health and extend lifespan, particularly for lithium-ion systems, helping reduce one of the most significant long-term costs associated with electric vehicle fleets.

Lower Total Cost of Ownership
Traditional charging systems rely on cables, connectors, charging ports, and manual processes that all contribute to ongoing operating costs. By reducing maintenance, eliminating common charging failures, improving battery performance, and helping ensure carts are always ready for use, wireless charging can lower the total cost of ownership compared to traditional plug-in charging systems.

Fits Existing Infrastructure
Wireless charging works within your current cart flow — no need to redesign how carts are used or stored.

Golf courses operate in structured, repeatable patterns:

• Carts return to the same locations
• Charging happens overnight
• Space is often limited in cart barns

Wireless charging is particularly well-suited to these conditions, where vehicles naturally return to predictable positions.

Built for Today’s Golf Cart Fleets

The MR/1 system is designed for:

• Golf carts
• Neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs)
• Low-speed vehicles (LSVs)

It supports both lead-acid and lithium battery systems, making it compatible with a wide range of existing and new carts.

Make Charging One Less Thing to Manage

Charging shouldn’t require daily oversight or create operational friction.

Wireless charging allows courses to:

• Simplify daily operations
• Improve consistency
• Create a safer working environment

See What Wireless Charging Can Do for You

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Let’s Talk About Your Course

If you’re evaluating ways to improve how your fleet is managed, we’re happy to walk through how wireless charging could fit into your operation.

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