Electric Trolley Golf: 5 Best Models from £349 to £1,249

The best electric trolley golf buy for most UK golfers is a lithium model with an 18-hole battery, a weight under about 10 kg and a fold that fits your boot. Of the five trolleys below, the Ben Sayers suits a tight budget, the Motocaddy SE suits first-time buyers, the PowaKaddy CT6 suits small boots, the Navee Birdie 3 suits golfers who want a remote, and the PowaKaddy CT12 GPS suits players who want every feature on the handle.

The hard part is that a golf electric trolley now costs anywhere from about £350 to over £1,200, and the spec sheets measure weight, battery size and folded size in different ways. That makes it hard to compare Motocaddy with PowaKaddy, or either with a budget brand, without a lot of tab switching.

Our electric golf trolleys collection at MoreSports covers Ben Sayers, Motocaddy and PowaKaddy, so we know where each brand sits. We list our own Ben Sayers first and say plainly where it falls short. You get features, who each trolley suits and what it costs, then a side-by-side table and a buying guide.

1. Ben Sayers Lithium Electric Golf Trolley

The Ben Sayers lithium trolley is the cheapest of the five and the only one that ships with a large accessory pack. It gives you a 200W motor and a lithium battery for £349 to £399 depending on the variant.

Key features

The trolley is built around a simple dial and a few smart extras. You choose an 18-hole or 36-hole lithium battery, and the aluminium frame has dual handle controls, so left- and right-handed golfers use it equally well.

• Motor: 200W, aimed at steep ground
• Controls: seven-speed dial plus a preset distance function that sends the trolley ahead 10m, 20m or 30m
• Memory feature: saves your preferred speed settings
• Charger: automatic cut-off to protect the battery from overcharging
• Accessory pack worth £100: accessory station, umbrella holder, scorecard holder, phone holder, rain cover and carry bag
• Colours: Black / Red, Black / White, White / Blue

Who it suits

This is the pick if you want an electric golf trolley without paying premium-brand prices. The accessory pack saves you buying an umbrella holder and rain cover separately, which often adds £30 to £50 to a cheaper trolley.

It is not the choice if you want GPS, a remote or electronic braking. It also does not have the five-year battery cover of the bigger brands.

The Ben Sayers is the lowest-cost route into a lithium electric trolley, with the accessories already included.

Price and warranty

The regular price runs from £459.99 to £529.99, and the current price is £349 to £399. Cover is a one-year manufacturer warranty. The listing does not give weight or folded size, so check the product page against your boot before you order.

A spare lithium battery costs £149 to £179 and fits Ben Sayers and Pro Rider lithium trolleys. MoreSports is the exclusive authorised retailer for Ben Sayers spare parts. Delivery is free in the UK over £25, returns on unused items are accepted within 90 days, and Klarna lets you spread the cost.

2. Motocaddy SE

The Motocaddy SE is the safest first electric trolley from a major brand. It is the lightest of the five at 9.3 kg and costs about £479 to £499 at UK retailers.

Key features

Motocaddy kept the SE simple. Its cable-free CLICK 'N' CONNECT battery clicks into place with no wires, and auto-disconnect cuts the power when you fold the trolley, so it cannot drain in the boot.

• Motor: 28V 230W
• Battery: standard 18-hole lithium
• Speeds: nine settings, with USB charging
• Fold: one step, to 830mm x 490mm x 370mm
• Frame: aluminium, with inverting wheels for storage
• Bag fit: EASILOCK works with Motocaddy bags

Who it suits

Buy this if you are stepping up from a push trolley and want proven quality at the lowest brand-name price. The 9.3 kg weight also helps if you lift the trolley into a car boot several times a week.

Skip it if you want a send-ahead function, a remote or GPS, because the SE has none of them. It also folds longer than the PowaKaddy models, at 830mm.

The SE does the basics well and leaves out the tech that pushes other trolleys past £700.

Price and warranty

Retailers list it at £479 to £499, against an RRP of £549.99. Cover is 24 months on the trolley and charger and 60 months on the lithium battery. Register the trolley after you buy it, because registration is how you get the full terms.

3. PowaKaddy CT6

The PowaKaddy CT6 is the pick when boot space is the main problem. It folds to 510mm x 425mm x 375mm, and PowaKaddy says that is 35% smaller than its nearest competitor. It costs about £749.

Key features

The CT6 uses PowaKaddy's Simple-2-Fold system, which collapses the trolley in two steps. The small display and the anti-tamper dial are useful on the course, since the dial stops the trolley starting by accident in a bag.

• Motor: 30V 230W
• Battery: 18-hole Plug 'n' Play lithium, 1.8 kg
• Weight: 9.9 kg without the battery
• Display: 2.8-inch full-colour screen
• Send-ahead: ADF at 15, 30 or 45 yards
• Extras: USB-C port, MAG-LOK magnetic bag attachment

Who it suits

It suits golfers who share a car on club trips, or who store the trolley in a small locker or hallway. It also suits anyone who already wears a GPS watch or rangefinder and does not need distances on the handle.

There is no 36-hole battery option at this price. A GPS version of the CT6 exists, listed at about £899 by one retailer, if you decide you want built-in distances.

If your boot decides the purchase, the CT6 is the trolley to beat.

Price and warranty

At around £749 against an RRP of £799.99, it costs £250 more than the Motocaddy SE. For that you get a smaller fold, ADF and a 60-month battery warranty. The trolley and charger carry 24 months. As with Motocaddy, register the trolley to secure the full cover.

4. PowaKaddy CT12 GPS

The PowaKaddy CT12 GPS is the most complete trolley here and the most expensive, at £1,199 to £1,249. It replaces a separate GPS device, scorekeeper and a lot of battery anxiety.

Key features

The headline feature is the 5-inch HD portrait touchscreen, which has 40,000+ preloaded courses with no subscription fee. It shows front, middle and back distances and a view of surrounding bunkers and hazards. You can also keep Strokeplay and Stableford scores.

• Motor: dual 30V 230W
• Battery: 36-hole lithium
• Weight: 9.9 kg without the battery
• Fold: 510mm x 425mm x 375mm
• Braking: electronic braking for downhill slopes
• Send-ahead: ADF from 5 to 50 yards
• Extras: USB-C charging, MAG-LOK bag attachment

Who it suits

This one is for golfers who play two or three times a week and want GPS, scoring and a 36-hole battery in one device. The electronic braking also helps on hilly courses, where an ordinary trolley picks up speed on descents.

It is poor value if you already own a GPS watch or rangefinder, because you pay for a screen you will not use. A separate GPS device typically costs £200 to £400, so the premium over the CT6 only makes sense if you would otherwise buy one.

Buy the CT12 only if you want its screen, because without it the CT6 is the better deal.

Price and warranty

Retailers list it between £1,199 and £1,249. The trolley has a two-year warranty and the battery five years, pro rata. Pro rata means the cover shrinks as the battery ages, so it is not the same as five years of full replacement.

5. Navee Birdie 3

The Navee Birdie 3 is the cheapest way to get full remote control, at about £799 to £849.99. You walk ahead to the green while the trolley follows your commands from the remote or the app.

Key features

The Birdie 3 is built differently from the other four. It has a 4-plus-1 wheel layout and dual rear-drive brushless motors, and it is rated IPX5 for water resistance, so rain should not stop play.

• Motors: 2 x 120W, 480W peak
• Battery: 10Ah, 21.6V, up to 36 holes, 7-hour charge
• Control: remote plus mobile app
• Speed: 1 to 9 km/h across nine levels
• Slope: up to 14 degrees
• Fold: 680mm x 565mm x 384mm
• Weight: 17.2 kg including the battery

Who it suits

Pick it if you play hilly courses and want to send the trolley ahead without paying remote-model prices. The dual motors and 36-hole battery are the reasons to choose it.

Be careful comparing weights. The 17.2 kg includes the battery, whereas the PowaKaddy figures of 9.9 kg exclude theirs, so the real gap is smaller than it looks. It is still the heaviest to lift, and a 7-hour charge means planning ahead before back-to-back days.

The Birdie 3 sells you freedom from the handle, and you pay for it in weight.

Price and warranty

Retailers list it at £799 to £849.99. Cover is five years on the battery, three years on the main body and one year on components, which is the longest battery cover of the five.

How to choose an electric golf trolley

Choose by the constraint you cannot change first, which is usually budget, boot space or course hills, and then by features. The table puts the five side by side. Prices for the four non-MoreSports models come from UK retailer listings, so check the current price before you buy.

Trolley	Typical price	Battery	Motor	Weight	Folded size
Ben Sayers	£349 to £399	18 or 36-hole lithium	200W	See product page	See product page
Motocaddy SE	£479 to £499	18-hole lithium	28V 230W	9.3 kg	830 x 490 x 370 mm
PowaKaddy CT6	About £749	18-hole lithium	30V 230W	9.9 kg without battery	510 x 425 x 375 mm
Navee Birdie 3	£799 to £849.99	36-hole	2 x 120W	17.2 kg with battery	680 x 565 x 384 mm
PowaKaddy CT12 GPS	£1,199 to £1,249	36-hole lithium	Dual 30V 230W	9.9 kg without battery	510 x 425 x 375 mm

Battery size and chemistry

Choose lithium, and choose 18 holes unless you play 27 or more in a day. A lithium battery weighs roughly 1.5 to 2 kg, against 8 to 10 kg for lead-acid, and it lasts several times longer.

A 36-hole battery helps if you play hilly courses, which drain batteries faster, or if you want to charge less often. A lithium battery also needs a lithium charger, because lead-acid chargers are not compatible.

Features, brands and extras

Work out whether you want a remote, GPS or neither. A plain dial trolley suits you if you walk beside it all round. Remote and follow trolleys are a separate category, and Stewart Golf, which builds its trolleys in the UK, specialises in them. They cost more, so compare that range directly if you want to send a trolley ahead hands-free.

Match your cart bag to your trolley too. PowaKaddy uses magnetic MAG-LOK and Motocaddy uses EASILOCK, and each only engages with its own brand's bags. Avoid stand bags on electric trolleys, because the legs can interfere.

What each trolley costs per round

Divide the price by the rounds you will play. Over four seasons of 50 rounds, or 200 rounds, the figures work out as follows. They exclude replacement batteries and accessories.

Trolley	Price used	Cost per round over 200 rounds
Ben Sayers (lower price)	£349	About £1.75
Ben Sayers (higher price)	£399	About £2.00
Motocaddy SE	£499	About £2.50
PowaKaddy CT6	£749	About £3.75
Navee Birdie 3	£799	About £4.00
PowaKaddy CT12 GPS	£1,249	About £6.25

Even the dearest trolley here costs under £7 a round, so buy the features you will actually use.

Choosing your electric golf trolley

Start with the budget pick if you only want to stop carrying your bag. The Ben Sayers does that for £349 to £399, and the Motocaddy SE adds a lighter frame and a longer battery warranty. Move up to the PowaKaddy CT6 if boot space is tight, the Navee Birdie 3 if you want a remote, and the CT12 GPS only if you will use its screen.

Whichever you choose, check the weight, folded size and battery warranty against your own car and your own course. If you want to see what is in stock, shop electric golf trolleys at MoreSports, where UK delivery is free over £25 and unused items can be returned within 90 days.