The most user-friendly electric golf cart I've ever used

The Alphard Golf Cybercart is packed with technology, but it’s extremely easy to operate

Alphard Golf may or may not be a brand you’re familiar with, but if you’re looking for one of the best golf carts, they definitely should be! The Alphard Golf Cybercart is simple to use and has lots to offer.

Based on appearances, you might mistake the Cybercart for one of the best push carts because of the frame design. However, as soon as you switch on the lithium battery, you realize this electric golf cart is fully capable of challenging the best electric golf carts on the market.

I’ve had the pleasure of playing with the Cybercart for a number of weeks, and while I can’t say I’ve enjoyed every moment with it on the golf course, roughly 99% of my experience has been enjoyable. My favorite feature of the Cybercart is that it’s a remote-controlled electric golf cart. Having used the Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy for a long time, I find it very difficult to split the two based on the remote-control functionality.

As an overall package, I really like the Cybercart because of how simple it is to operate, but it’s not quite as complete as some of its competitors.

First Impressions

When I pulled the Alphard Golf Cybercart out of the box, I was very impressed with its size, design, and style. The Cybercart is compact when folded because it’s built more like a push golf cart than an electric golf cart. It’s very sleek and modern in its design. However, the remote is slightly bulky.

When I first discovered how the battery slid into the frame of the Cybercart, I was amazed because I’d never seen anything as innovative in an electric golf cart. Another perk with the Cybercart is that you receive all the necessary attachments as standard – USB-C port, drinks holder, phone holder, scorecard holder, sand bottle holder, umbrella holder, and you can have 6 months of free access to Hole 19 GPS & Stat App.

Battery

I think the battery is, hands down, the coolest feature of the Alphard Golf Cybercart because it slides into the frame, it doesn’t get in the way when collapsing the trolley, and it lasts 36 holes. The battery can be fully charged from nothing in only four hours. The battery easily slides into the frame, and when you want to remove it, you pinch either side of the battery and slide it back out of the frame – incredibly easy.

When the battery is fully charged, there are six lights on the battery, five green and one red. As your battery starts to lose power, the green lights start to disappear – thankfully, I’ve never seen all the lights go out!

Set up and collapse

The Alphard Cybercart isn’t the lightest electric golf cart, which does make it somewhat awkward to set up and collapse because there is some resistance. The actual folding mechanism is extremely straightforward, but when the cart is new, it does take some force to open up and collapse. The battery can easily be taken out and slotted back in, so there really isn’t any issue if you wish to remove it after your round, but there’s no need if you want to keep it in the cart.

To unfold the Cybercart, there are three steps. I haven’t yet come unstuck by unfolding the cart in a different order. For that reason, this isn’t a step-by-step guide, but here are the three steps. To unfold the cart, simply pry apart the handle from the base, untuck the 360° swivel wheel by pushing the grey button on the base of the frame, and pull out the handlebar after unlocking using the grey lever on the right-hand side near where the bag sits – remember to lock the lever to hold the handlebar in position.

The Cybercart has two bag straps, which you can use to secure any cart bag, and some stand bags – I don’t want to say all, because I’m not sure if that’s definitely the case. Once the cart is unfolded, you’ve strapped your bag in, and turned on the battery, you’re good to go.

Once you’ve broken the course record and you’re back at your car… to collapse the cart, follow the same three steps but in reverse. Very simple!

The only issue I have with Cybercart when it’s folded is it doesn’t lock. It makes it difficult to pick up because the cart will start to unfold if you pick it up by the handlebar.

On course performance

I can see why the Cybercart has so many positive customer reviews (4.7 out of 5). However, as you can probably guess from my 4-star rating, I wouldn’t rate this cart as highly as other customers. In perfect weather, the Cybercart works really well, but I don’t always play in idyllic conditions in the North East of England.

The wheels are absolutely fine when the course is dry, but when the ground is wet, they don’t have the best grip, and in some areas at Cleveland Golf Club, the Cybercart does struggle for traction.

The umbrella holder being included for free is amazing, but when I played in the rain, I ended up not using the umbrella holder and carrying my umbrella instead. The umbrella holder has no way of securing your umbrella in place if the handle is narrow. For that reason, when the wind blew, the umbrella blew out of its holder. Also, as soon as I drove over any undulating ground, the umbrella bounced out of the umbrella holder. If you play in adverse weather, this might not be the best golf cart for you.

That’s the negatives out of the way. Onto the positives… The Cybercart is highly responsive to the remote, and it’s incredibly easy to control. The Cybercart easily manages 36 holes on one charge. The battery itself doesn’t make a whirring noise, but it does make a high-pitched buzzing sound you quickly forget about. When I first heard the noise, I thought it would become irritating for my playing partners and I, but after a couple of holes, we forgot the sound even existed.

If ever you’re out on the golf course and the battery dies, the Cybercart easily switches to a push cart, and it’s not difficult to push. Although the cart isn’t particularly lightweight, it’s a breeze to control. The two stabilizing wheels work really well to prevent your cart from tipping when you’re traveling uphill.

Storage

The Cybercart does fold down very neatly, and it is compact, but it’s not the most compact electric golf cart on the market. That being said, it will be small enough for most people who consider storage space when purchasing a golf cart.

I think the Clean Trunk Case is a necessity because otherwise your trunk can get pitted. In Europe, if you pre-order the Cybercart (before May 15), you’ll receive a free Clean Trunk Case.

Overall verdict

On the whole, I really enjoy using the Cybercart. I definitely think it’s better suited to warmer and drier climates. It’s an incredibly easy-to-use remote-controlled electric golf cart, and the minute the battery dies, it’s just as easy to operate as a push cart – this isn’t the case for all electric golf carts.

Compared to other remote-controlled electric golf carts, it’s definitely as good as its competitors. However, depending on where you play and what course you play, you’ll certainly lean towards this model or another.

I think a 4-star rating is potentially harsh considering how much fun I’ve had using the Cybercart, and how simple it is to operate, but there are a couple of areas I think it needs to improve in for me to use it week in, week out.

Alphard Golf Cybercart

RRP $1,379.00 / £1,249.00

Weight: 40 lbs (18 kg)

Folded dimensions: 25" x 17.7" x 20"

Warranty: Two years

www.alphardgolf.com