On the basis of product type, the global golf cart market can be segmented into push-pull golf cart, gasoline golf cart, electric golf cart and solar powered golf cart. Electric golf cart segment accounted for 81.1% volume share in 2015. Solar powered golf carts are growing at a faster rate as they incur low maintenance cost. 

On the basis of application, the global golf cart market can be segmented into golf courses, personal use, industry use, rental services and others. Golf courses segment accounted for over 49.1% value share in 2015. High growth of the segment is mainly attributed to use of golf carts in niche applications such as short trips in shopping malls, universities, airports and short drives around the town.