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Club Car CRU

The Club Car CRU is a premium 6-passenger street-legal NEV/LSV from the legacy OEM, meeting FMVSS 500 and the stricter SAE J2358 standard, with lifestyle front seats, a rear lounge, a panoramic open-air roof, electric power steering, and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes. Its 10 hp continuous (30 hp peak) PM-AC motor tops out at 25 mph, and buyers choose AGM (~15 mi) or lithium (~75 mi) packs. Club Car's published Starting MSRP is $28,156 (base/AGM); 72V lithium trims run higher at dealers. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified). MSRP range: $28,156.

Verified · sourced specs · NHTSA vPIC · no paid rank
Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)

Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 07/30/2026 · How we verify LSV status →

Deal score · Premium price

$375/mi of range · $4,693/seat vs. the field median $270/mi · $2,810/seat across 58 carts. Priced above the field — you're paying for the tier or the badge.

Your pick if

battery peace-of-mind matters most — it leads the luxury field on battery warranty.

Verified specification sheet

The facts, with receipts

MODEL FILE · CLUB-CAR-CRU
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)15 mi1
Range (high)75 mi1
Battery typeagm1
Seats61
Length148 in1
Width69.5 in1
Height76 in1
Motor power (hp)10 hp1
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic disc; mechanical disc park brake1
SuspensionIndependent double A-arm front, coil-spring solid rear axle with panhard rod1
Battery warranty5 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes1
Ground clearance5.5 in1
1 SOURCE: clubcar.com · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ Value scorecard

Cost per seat
$4,693
MSRP ÷ seats
Per mile of range
$375
MSRP ÷ ~75 mi
Warranty
5 yr
battery

Our figures, from verified specs + MSRP — lower cost-per-seat and cost-per-mile is better; higher power-to-weight means more pep and hill-climb. Range uses the normalized estimate.

Read from the verified specs

Where it wins, where it gives

Strengths

  • Longest battery warranty in class — 5 years.
  • 75-mile max range covers most daily driving.
  • Seats 6.

Trade-offs

  • Priciest factory-LSV in its class without taking the belt.

Frequently asked

Is the Club Car CRU street legal?
Yes. The Club Car CRU is a factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV), confirmed against the NHTSA manufacturer registry. It carries a VIN and can be titled, registered, and insured for roads posted 35 mph or under.
How fast does the Club Car CRU go?
25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
How far does the Club Car CRU go on a charge?
Up to 75 miles per charge, per the manufacturer. Real-world range depends on load, terrain, speed, and battery age.
How much does the Club Car CRU cost?
$28,156 MSRP. Run our 5-year cost-of-ownership calculator for the true cost including charging, maintenance, and insurance.
How many people does the Club Car CRU seat?
The Club Car CRU seats 6.

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