| As the green revolution hits the mainstream, the go | | | | control so that parents can determine how fast their |
| kart market is responding to the demand for | | | | kids are able to go. |
| cleaner-running karts. An electric go kart has so many | | | | An electric go kart is more environmentally friendly. It is |
| advantages over gas karts that choosing electric over | | | | well known that burning gas releases toxic fumes into |
| gas should be a no-brainer. Electric models create no | | | | the atmosphere. The two and four stroke gas go kart |
| emissions, are able to run on indoor kart tracks, have | | | | engines are notoriously inefficient at pollution control. |
| much less maintenance to bother with and no gasoline | | | | You will feel good knowing you are not adding to |
| to handle. So if you would rather be on the track than | | | | carbon emissions with your child's toy. Plus, your kid |
| in the shop, then going with an electric cart should be | | | | won't be breathing in any poisonous fumes while |
| an easy decision. | | | | enjoying his go kart or participating in a kart race. |
| Deciding what model of go kart to buy your child can | | | | Another factor in the decision-making process is noise |
| be a hard decision to make. If you have decided to | | | | levels. A gas powered one will create a lot of noise |
| make the purchase, then your next thought should be | | | | when it's started and while it's running. If your |
| whether a gas or electric model is the better choice. | | | | neighborhood is quiet and peaceful, then loud engine |
| There are several reasons why electric go karts are | | | | noises from your go kart may cause problems with |
| more advantageous than gokarts powered by gas. | | | | your neighbors. Electric karts make very little noise. |
| One reason is that an electric go kart is cheaper than | | | | Looking at performance between the two models, an |
| a gas model. There are many electric go karts for | | | | electric go kart has a more efficient engine than a gas |
| under $200. Karts powered by gas generally start | | | | go kart. Not only that, they can easily outperform gas |
| around $400 or $500. When you consider the cost of | | | | powered racing karts in handling and performance. |
| racing karts, buying a kart that is less expensive and | | | | And unlike gas go karts, which are vulnerable to tip |
| practically maintenance free are huge pluses. | | | | overs on sharp turns, electric karts are virtually |
| Electric go karts are safer than their gas counterparts | | | | impossible to tip over while cutting precarious corners. |
| in several ways. Gas powered karts can be | | | | An electric go kart is the wisest choice for most |
| dangerous due to the fact that gasoline is extremely | | | | families. They are dependable and safe for kids. Not |
| flammable. Most parents don't want their kids handling | | | | only do they have low noise levels and maintenance |
| gasoline. In the event of a crash, there is no worry | | | | costs, low emissions mean your child isn't breathing |
| about a fire with electric karts. Kids can safely handle | | | | toxic fumes and you are doing your part for the |
| the batteries required by electric go karts. Another | | | | environment. Outdoor or indoor karting is a fun pastime |
| safety feature is that electric go karts have speed | | | | to do with your family. |