Golf Gear Lab guide
Best electric golf trolleys UK 2026
Quick answer
What is the best electric golf trolley?
Our highest-rated current option is the PowaKaddy RX12 GPS Remote. It is the strongest fit if you specifically want both integrated GPS and remote control. For most golfers who do not need those premium features, a simpler compact trolley can be the better buy.
Read the RX12 GPS Remote review · Compare Motocaddy vs PowaKaddy
Common buying question
Is a remote golf trolley worth it?
Yes, if you regularly want the trolley to travel separately from you — for example sending it towards the next tee or keeping it moving while you walk another line. If you normally walk beside the trolley, remote control adds cost and weight without solving much of a problem.
Compare premium remote trolleys · M7 vs the RX10 · standard M7 vs the CT10
The best electric trolley depends on whether you value compact folding, built-in GPS, remote control or straightforward reliability. Our shortlist is organised around those real buying decisions.
Our reviewed shortlist
These are the same five scored products shown on the Electric Trolleys category page.
Motocaddy M1
Typical price: £600–£700
A sensible starting point if you want electric assistance without paying for GPS or remote steering. Its appeal is simplicity: concentrate on folded size, battery range and whether the controls feel intuitive rather than chasing features you may not use.
Read review →Stewart Vertx Remote
Typical price: £1,500–£1,700
A specialist choice for golfers who genuinely want remote control rather than a conventional powered trolley. The premium is easiest to justify if hands-free positioning matters to you; check transport weight, folded dimensions and how comfortable you are managing a remote throughout the round.
Read review →Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote 2026
Typical price: £1,300–£1,500
Combines remote steering with integrated GPS, making it attractive if you want one trolley to handle both movement and course information. It is a premium purchase, so compare the benefit of the GPS screen and remote functions with the cheaper M7 Remote before paying the extra.
Read review →PowaKaddy RX12 GPS Remote
Typical price: £1,300–£1,500
Our highest-rated option for golfers specifically seeking both GPS and remote control. Its strength is integration rather than value: it makes most sense when you will regularly use both features and are comfortable with the higher purchase price and extra equipment complexity.
Read review →PowaKaddy CT6
Typical price: £700–£850
The strongest fit here for golfers short of boot or storage space. It gives up the remote-control emphasis of the premium models, but that can be an advantage if your priorities are compact folding, easier transport and straightforward powered walking.
Read review →Current 2026 Motocaddy assessments
Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote 2026 is assessed at 94/100. The Motocaddy M7 Remote 2026 is assessed separately at 92/100 for golfers who want premium remote control without integrated GPS.
Best for most golfers
September position: Motocaddy M5 GPS is the leading non-remote GPS option to compare with PowaKaddy CT12. It is currently listed from £949 at HotGolf.
For many golfers, the sweet spot is a dependable compact trolley without paying for remote control they will rarely use. Compare the current Motocaddy and PowaKaddy ranges on folded size, battery warranty and controls.
Best GPS trolley
GPS-equipped models can replace a separate handheld or watch, but screen quality and mapping matter. Consider whether integrated GPS genuinely simplifies your setup.
Best remote trolley
Availability note: HotGolf listed the 2026 Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote at £1,299 as a mid-September pre-order when checked on 10 September. PowaKaddy RX12 remains the premium ready-market alternative to compare.
Remote models suit golfers who value hands-free movement and are comfortable with the extra cost and weight. Stability, remote range and parking control should be prioritised over novelty.
What matters before you spend more
Electric trolleys become expensive quickly, but the most expensive model is not automatically the best purchase. Start with the job the trolley needs to do on your course and in your car, then add features only when they solve a real problem.
Compactness can matter more than headline features
Measure the boot space you actually have and consider whether the trolley must share it with a cart bag, shoes and other equipment. A compact model that is easy to load every week can be a better long-term choice than a heavier remote model you dislike transporting.
Remote control changes how you use a trolley
Remote steering is most useful when you want to send the trolley ahead or keep it moving while you walk a different line. It also adds cost, weight and another control routine. If you normally walk beside your trolley, a conventional powered model is usually better value.
Integrated GPS is about convenience, not better yardages
A GPS trolley can reduce the number of devices you carry, but it should not be bought simply because GPS is included. Compare the screen and course information with the watch, handheld or phone system you would otherwise use. If you already like that setup, paying again for trolley GPS may add little.
Battery and ownership costs deserve equal attention
Check quoted battery range, warranty terms, replacement-battery cost and charger practicality. Those details are less exciting than a touchscreen or remote, but they affect how dependable and economical the trolley feels after several seasons.
Compare the brands
Read Motocaddy vs PowaKaddy 2026 or browse all electric trolley reviews.