Description
Refurbished 2022 Yamaha Drive 4-Passenger Passenger Golf Cart
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Website: https://golfcartforsale.co.za/
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Condition: Professional Workshop Refurbished / Remanufactured Multi-Passenger Specification
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Year: 2022 Model Year Base Platform
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Make/Brand: Yamaha Golf-Car Company
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Model Line: Drive Series (Drive2 PowerTech Li / AC Li Generation Platform)
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Power System: 48-Volt Alternating Current (AC) Electric Drive
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Energy Storage: High-Performance Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Battery Pack
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Drive Mechanicals: Direct-Drive Rear Transaxle with Integrated Helical Gear Reduction
The Refurbished 2022 Yamaha Drive is a 4-passenger personal transport CART running an advanced 48-Volt AC electric powertrain and upgraded lithium-ion technology. This unit has been processed through a comprehensive technical teardown, digital diagnostic evaluation, and multi-passenger utility conversion to ensure full operational compliance with commercial estate standards.
The underlying architecture of this CART features the HybriCore Chassis, consisting of a robotic-welded automotive-style steel ladder frame protected via multi-stage full-immersion phosphate washing, electro-deposition epoxy primers, and an anti-corrosive powder coat finish. The exterior panels are made of custom-formulated thermoplastic olefin finished with a high-luster automotive-grade polyurethane topcoat. The interior configuration integrates a dual-passenger front bench with a heavy-duty rear-facing 2-passenger seat conversion module.
Lithium AC Powertrain & Electronic Regulation
High-Efficiency AC Electric Drive System: The 2022 platform utilizes a 48-volt AC electric motor producing a continuous 3.3 kW (4.4 HP) output, managed by a solid-state Toyota Industries-built motor controller unit (MCU). This system maintains linear torque delivery across elevated load demands and utilizes an automatic regenerative braking circuit that controls downslope speeds while redirecting kinetic energy back into the lithium cell array.
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Maintenance-Free Lithium Battery Integration: Outfitted with a high-capacity Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery system featuring an integrated Battery Management System (BMS). The BMS continuously monitors individual cell balance, voltage thresholds, and thermal metrics, eliminating traditional lead-acid maintenance such as terminal scaling, acid spills, and distilled water filling.
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Onboard Charging System: Equipped with a standard Delta-Q high-frequency intelligent battery charger. This system operates via standard domestic 220V power points, utilizing an automatic shutdown profile once full cell equalization is accomplished.
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Braking and Suspension Hardware: Stopping functions are managed by self-adjusting, mechanical rear-wheel drum brakes connected via steel cables to the floor pedal assembly. Front suspension features the Tru-Trak II fully independent automotive-style strut suspension array, while the rear suspension is configured to manage multi-passenger load shifts.
Key Specifications & Technical Profile
| Feature Category | Factory & Refurbished Specification Profile |
| Seating Configuration | 4-Passenger (2 Forward-Facing / 2 Rear-Facing) |
| Chassis Framework | HybriCore Automotive Steel Ladder Frame with Structural Floor Bed |
| Motor Classification | 48-Volt Alternating Current (AC) Induction Motor |
| Power Production Rating | 3.3 kW (4.4 HP) Continuous Performance Output |
| Motor Control Architecture | Solid-State Motor Controller Unit (MCU) by Toyota Industries Corp |
| Battery Chemistry | Zero-Maintenance Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Monoblock |
| Braking Assembly | Self-Adjusting Mechanical Rear-Wheel Drum System |
| Steering Mechanics | Self-Compensating Double Reduction Helical Rack-and-Pinion |
| Maximum Ground Speed | Factory Governed up to 24 km/h (15 mph) |
| Wheel & Tire Setup | Refurbished 10-inch or 12-inch Wheels // 18×8.5-8 or 205/65-10 Turf Tires |
Dimensions & Utility Configuration Profiles
1. Physical Footprint & Weight Metrics
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Total Longitudinal Length: 300.0 cm (118.1 inches) Complete footprint including rear passenger footrest
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Total Transverse Width: 120.0 cm (47.3 inches)
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Total Height (With Extended Canopy): 182.0 cm (71.5 inches) to peak of extended roof structure
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Wheelbase Distance: 164.0 cm (64.4 inches)
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Front Wheel Track Width: 89.0 cm (35.0 inches)
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Rear Wheel Track Width: 98.0 cm (38.7 inches)
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Minimum Ground Clearance: 14.0 cm (5.5 inches) underneath rear differential casing
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Base Curb Weight (Standard 2-Seater): 328 kg (723 lbs) Excluding added multi-passenger steel hardware
2. Multi-Passenger Conversion Details
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Rear Seat Sub-Frame Assembly: Industrial-grade, powder-coated steel structural framework bolted directly into factory rear chassis mounting positions.
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Flip-Down Cargo Deck Functionality: The rear seat unit incorporates a dual-purpose hinged composite panel that flips forward horizontally to create a heavy-duty, non-skid utility cargo platform.
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Occupant Safety Hardware: Outfitted with an integrated molded composite or aluminum rear footrest, heavy-duty perimeter steel safety grab bars, and side hip restraints for both rear passengers.
3. Instrumentation & Cabin Utilities
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Automotive-Style Dash: Multi-compartment dashboard molding containing four separate cup holders, twin storage wells for small items, and dual integrated factory-installed USB charging outlets.
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Seating Materials: Symmetrical dual-density virgin foam cushioning assemblies wrapped in weather-resistant, UV-stabilized marine-grade vinyl upholstery fixed to non-moisture absorbent backing plates.
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Extended Weather Top Canopy: Fitted with an extended-length sun top molded from high-impact polypropylene, featuring an integrated 360-degree dual gutter system to route rainwater away from all four occupants.
Refurbishment Standards & Operational Care
This 2022 lithium-powered Yamaha Drive has undergone strict workshop refurbishment protocols, including complete chassis tracking alignment, automated lithium cell capacity verification, electronic controller diagnostic logging, primary wire insulation testing, and operational brake shoe clearance calibration. Ongoing service requirements are minimal, focusing on checking front suspension arm grease points, monitoring tire inflation levels, inspecting mechanical drum brake linings, and verifying transaxle oil consistency.
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