What affects an Excar's value
Value-brand carts like Excar are priced almost entirely on the battery — a factory lithium pack can be worth more than the rest of the cart put together — plus bodywork and extras.
In South Africa a used Excar typically sells for R20 000 – R180 000 depending on model, year, battery and condition (private-sale bands, updated 2026-09-01). The specifics for Excar:
- Lithium (LiFePO4) Excars from 2021 onward are in strong demand — we pay a premium for them.
- Older lead-acid units are priced mostly on battery age and charger condition.
- Parts availability is good in SA, which supports resale.
Excar models we buy
We buy every Excar, but these are the models we see most. Each has its own page with what we check and what it's worth:
A1S2: Excar's two-seater golf cart — the most affordable way onto an estate.
A1S4: The four-seater Excar we buy most: a rear flip seat, lights and usually a lithium pack.
A1H2: Two seats and a cargo box — Excar's utility cart for estates, farms and lodges..
A1H4: Four seats plus a cargo box — the estate maintenance and lodge cart..
G1S4: The lifted four-seater with off-road tyres — Excar's answer to the Express S4, and a strong seller on coastal and bushveld estates..
G1S6: Lifted six-seater — the family estate cart, and one of the most requested carts on our buyer list..
Selling an Excar: what we check
Here's how it works: you send photos and answer a short form; we reply with a firm written offer within 24 hours; if you're happy, you accept and sign on your phone and pick a two-hour collection window. On the day we check the cart matches the photos, load it, and pay by EFT before we drive away.
From your photos we look at:
- Battery type and age — the single biggest factor. A dated invoice or a photo of the date stamp helps.
- Extras — rear flip seat, lights, lift kit, sound system, enclosure. Tidy factory-style extras add real value.
- Charger, keys and manual — a working charger and both keys make the cart easier to resell, and our offer stronger.
- Tyres, brakes and steering — we look at tread, brake feel and play in the steering.
Where we buy Excar carts
Anywhere in South Africa. We collect with our own transport and pay by EFT before we drive away. The busiest Excar markets we work in are George, Wilderness, Sedgefield, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Mossel Bay — tap your area below for local collection times.
Questions sellers ask
How much is a used Excar golf cart worth?
In South Africa a used Excar typically sells for R20 000 – R180 000 depending on the model, year, battery type and condition. Lithium (LiFePO4) Excars from 2021 onward are in strong demand — we pay a premium for them. Send WeBuyCarts photos for an exact written offer within 24 hours.
Do you buy Excar carts with old or dead batteries?
Yes. We refurbish carts, so an Excar with a tired lead-acid pack is still worth real money to us — the offer simply reflects the cost of a new pack. Lithium Excar models fetch a premium.
Which Excar models fetch the most?
G1S4, G1S6, Lithium 6-seater — lithium, four or six seats, low hours. Older two-seaters on lead-acid sit at the bottom of the range but still sell.
Do you buy golf carts that aren't running?
Yes. Dead batteries, a faulty charger, a controller fault, a cart that has stood for two years — we buy all of them. The offer simply reflects the repair cost. Tell us what's wrong in the form and photograph the battery pack; that's usually all we need.
Is the offer really free, and do I have to accept it?
Yes and no. The offer is free and there's no obligation at all — it's a firm number, valid for seven days, and you can accept, counter or walk away. We'd rather you took our number to compare than felt pressured.
What do I need on the day of collection?
Your ID, the charger and keys, and the cart where we can load it. We check that it matches your photos, sign off the sale agreement you already signed on your phone, and pay by EFT before we drive away. If the cart lives behind a gate, let security know we're coming or send us a visitor code with your booking.