Best Electric Golf Trolleys in the UK: A Buyer's Guide

An electric golf trolley carries your bag, so you can save your energy for the shots. This guide explains what to look for before you buy one. It covers battery type, range, weight, folding, braking and remote control.

We have not tested any trolleys, and we do not rank products or quote prices. Prices and specifications change often, so please check the maker’s own spec page for any model you are considering. This page contains Amazon affiliate links, which are marked as sponsored. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Electric trolley or push trolley?

A push trolley has no motor. You pull or push it, which keeps things simple and avoids charging. It can be a good fit for flat courses, although hills may tire you on a long round. You can browse push golf trolleys on Amazon to compare.

An electric trolley drives itself. It helps most on hilly courses and long rounds, because you arrive at each shot fresher. However, the trade-off is a battery to charge, carry and replace in time.

Battery type

Most electric trolleys use either a lead-acid battery or a lithium battery. Lithium packs are generally lighter, while lead-acid packs are generally heavier. Ask these questions before you choose:

• What is the weight of the whole trolley with its battery fitted?
• Is the charger included, and how long does it take to charge?
• Can you buy a replacement battery later?
• Does the maker give guidance on storing the battery over winter?

You can compare golf trolley batteries on Amazon. Always match a battery to the trolley maker’s own guidance, because a wrong fit can be unsafe.

Range

Makers usually quote range as a number of holes. That figure assumes certain conditions. For example, hills, soft ground, wet grass and a heavy bag can all shorten it.

Think about how you play. For instance, if you walk one round at a time, a shorter range may be enough. If you play 36 holes in a day, or add a practice session, look for a range with room to spare. Do not buy at the very minimum you need.

Weight and folding

You will lift the trolley in and out of your car, so weight matters. Check the folded size too, since boots vary a lot. Measure your boot before you buy, then compare it with the folded dimensions on the maker’s spec page.

Ask whether the battery comes off for lifting. A trolley that splits into lighter parts can be easier to handle, yet it also gives you more pieces to pack.

Braking and slopes

A trolley that rolls away on a slope is a nuisance, and it can be a danger. Read the spec page for how the trolley stops when you release the handle or the remote. Ask whether it holds on a slope and whether it has any downhill control.

The maker’s manual is the best source for these points. However, if a listing does not say, treat that as a question to ask before you buy.

Remote control or push-and-steer

A remote control model drives ahead of you. A handle model is steered by hand as you walk. Remote control can be handy if you like to stand back at the tee. A handle model, meanwhile, gives you direct control and can feel simpler.

Neither is better for every golfer, so think about the courses you play, and check each club’s rules on trolley types.

Bag fit and accessories

Check that your bag fits securely, because a loose bag can tip. Look at the strap or bracket, the wheel size and the base. Many golfers also want an umbrella holder, a scorecard holder or a drinks holder. You can browse golf trolley accessories on Amazon to see what is available. If your bag is the problem, try a trolley-friendly golf bag.

Check the course and the club

A trolley is only useful if the course lets you use it. Many club websites show a course-status panel with markers such as No Trolleys and No Buggies. The Cowes Golf Club website, read on 10 October 2026, includes that key.

Rules vary from club to club. For example, some limit trolleys in wet weather. Check before you travel, especially for a first visit. You can browse clubs on our course finder, or look at courses by region in England. The nine-hole course finder is useful if you want a short round to try a new trolley.

Terrain matters too, since courses differ a lot. Our guides to golf courses in Northern Ireland and the Isle of Wight show how different coastal and parkland courses can be.

A quick buying checklist

• Choose a battery type and check the total weight.
• Pick a range that beats your longest normal outing.
• Measure your boot against the folded size.
• Check how the trolley brakes and holds on a slope.
• Decide between remote control and a handle.
• Make sure your bag and accessories fit.
• Read your club’s trolley rules.

For new golfers, our guides to golf courses for beginners and top tips for golf beginners are good companions. If you play often at low cost, see our pay and play golf guide.

Where to compare trolleys

When you are ready, start with a category search and filter by the points above. These links go to Amazon search results:

• Electric golf trolleys
• Remote control golf trolleys
• Lithium golf trolleys

Whatever you choose, read the maker’s own spec page for weight, range and folded size. Our terms page explains how affiliate links work on this site. They never change which courses we list or how we describe them.

Before you buy, ask your local pro shop whether you can try a trolley on the course. The directory pages for golf courses near London, golf courses near Leeds and golf courses near Manchester list clubs with contact details.