Most golf carts were designed for the course, with top speeds of 12 to 15 mph. Personal transportation vehicles (PTVs) are a step up, reaching up to 19 mph and often adding rear seats and lights for use on private property or, where permitted, public roads. But PTVs aren’t held to federal safety standards.
Low-speed vehicles (LSVs) are a different class altogether. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulates them as motor vehicles, with a top speed of 20 to 25 mph and required equipment that includes headlights, turn signals, brake lights, mirrors, a windshield and seat belts. Every LSV carries a 17-digit VIN, so it can be titled, registered and insured much like a car, subject to state law.
Tomberlin® builds luxury electric low-speed vehicles to exceed those standards. A frame and upper structure of thick, high-strength steel add strength and durability. A sophisticated suspension, electric power steering and 4-wheel hydraulic brakes deliver agile, sports-car handling and confident stopping power. It’s the difference between a golf cart upgraded for the street and a vehicle built for the street from the start.