Led by a team of golf industry experts, the new low-speed vehicle startup is combining state-of-the-art EV technology with innovative fleet financing and support as part of its mission to reshape the cart industry.
ORLANDO, FLA — A first look at LANI EV’s new lineup at the 2026 PGA Show highlights a rare distinction in today’s golf cart market - a commitment to clean, electric mobility.
While much of the industry leans into exuberant colors, oversized wheels, and an excess of accessories, LANI has chosen a more deliberate approach. The L2 electric golf cart is elegantly proportioned and meticulously crafted with a sense of familiarity that is both intentional and deceptive. Beneath the L2’s sophisticated exterior lies an advanced suite of cutting-edge technology - all thoughtfully engineered to elevate fleet performance and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the low-speed vehicle industry.
“Ask any course or facility manager what they hate most when it comes to managing their cart fleet, and charging will be at the top of their list,” says LANI EV Founder, Jon Watters. “Depending on the size of the fleet, simply marshalling carts to and from the charging garage can be a multi-personnel job. Combine that with cart down time, charging costs, and turf damage from constantly rotating vehicles, and the costs start to quickly pile up. But a fleet of Lani EVs can dramatically reduce and even eliminate those costs.”
And how does LANI reduce or even eliminate the costs and frustrations of EV charging? By way of an innovative technology package that starts at the very top - with a 400W+ monocrystalline solar roof.
Integrated seamlessly into the L2’s roof frame, the ruggedized, advanced solar panel is capable of generating enough power for most, if not all, of the cart’s daily mileage demands depending on weather conditions. Even when sun exposure isn’t optimal, LANI’s ABC (Always Be Charging) solar capture technology can dramatically extend the L2’s daily mileage and runtime capabilities, with 50+ mile ranges being commonly achieved in both vehicle testing and on-course usage. This, combined with a lightweight, state-of-the-art LiFePO₄ lithium battery system makes the LANI L2 an electric cart designed to break all the rules.
“The L2’s solar-powered capabilities and performance represent the single biggest revolution in low-speed vehicles since the move from gas to electric,” says Dale Mercer, LANI’s Director of Dealer Relations. “This vehicle has not only proven we can move EV fleets to an off-the-grid, zero-emission solution practically - it’s also proven we can save facilities and courses significant money in the process. It’s going to reshape the entire industry.”
Beyond cutting-edge EV technology designed to change the industry, LANI’s approach to the market is equally innovative, which includes highly competitive fleet lease agreements, low-cost vehicle buyouts, and a plan to rapidly extend its close-range customer access across the US through service-focused franchisee locations.
“Our team has a track record of pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and redefining the status quo,” says Chris Watters, LANI’s CEO. “We now have the technology, the leadership expertise, and the infrastructure to bring the low speed vehicle market forward into a future that recognizes zero emission solutions are not only competitive, but even more practical and affordable than the outdated technologies being used today. With Lani, that future starts now.”
LANI’s electric vehicle line includes the two-seat L2, the four-seat L2+2 and the two-seat L2 Utility that includes an electric bed lift as standard. The company’s EVs are designed and assembled in the USA, and headquartered in Cookeville, Tennessee.
To learn more about LANI and its full line of electric vehicles and solar-powered upgrade kits, go to laniev.com
