Global Golf Cart Trends in 2026: Rising Thefts Worldwide and How to Protect Your Investment
As of December 16, 2025
At Intermountain Golf Cars, we’ve been keeping a close eye on golf cart news not just here in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Montana, and Colorado — but around the world. The global market is booming (projected to grow from $2.2B in 2024 to $3.4B by 2033), driven by electric models, sustainability, and everyday neighborhood use. But with growth comes challenges, especially a sharp rise in thefts.
Golf Cart Thefts: A Growing Concern Across the Globe
Organized theft rings are targeting high-value electric and lithium carts for resale and parts, costing owners millions annually. Here’s what we’ve seen internationally in recent months:
- Ontario, Canada: One of the hardest-hit areas, with at least 258 carts stolen from 23 courses since 2021. A June 2024 police bust recovered 18 carts worth $200K, and in November 2024, 25 carts disappeared from a Niagara country club. Many owners now demand built-in GPS tracking — a feature we recommend and install on every new cart we sell.
- Australia (New South Wales): Sydney-area clubs reported 15+ thefts in Q3 2025, often for joyrides or black-market sales. Police recovered several from chop shops.
- United Kingdom (Scotland): A July 2025 wave saw 20 carts stolen near Edinburgh, blamed on demand for EV parts.
- Mexico (Cabo Resorts): Luxury models (including Garia carts we carry) were hit in 12 incidents since May 2025, often resold across borders.
The good news? 2026 models are fighting back with standard anti-theft tech: GPS fleet management, keyless entry, geofencing alerts, and even remote shutdowns — features available on brands like Club Car Visage, Evolution EV, and Denago that we stock and install right here at Intermountain.
Exciting Global Trends We’re Watching for 2026
While thefts grab headlines, the bigger story is innovation:
- Electric & Solar Dominance: Electric carts now hold over 95% market share in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Dubai resorts are rolling out 500+ solar-powered units, cutting emissions by 40%.
- Customization Surge: From Japan’s new Yamaha 5-seaters to India’s luxury resort builds, personalized carts are up 19% — mirroring what our customers love: lifted kits, premium seats, and all-terrain tires for mountain neighborhoods.
- Urban & Autonomous Growth: China’s Shenzhen pilots 1,000 autonomous carts for community transport, while Brazil sees 20% sales jumps in street-legal models.
How Intermountain Golf Cars Keeps You Protected in 2026
We’ve helped hundreds of customers across the Intermountain West add theft-deterrent upgrades like:
- Club Car Connect & Visage GPS — real-time tracking and geofencing
- Hidden kill switches and wheel locks
- GPS Trackers (Hidden or Visible)
- Insurance-approved alarms and remote immobilizers
Whether you’re buying a new Club Car Onward Lithium, Evolution Forester, Garia luxury, or Denago Nomad, we can outfit it with the latest anti-theft tech before it leaves our lot.
Don’t let theft stories scare you off — let them remind you to protect your investment. Stop by any of our 7 locations or give us a call for a free security consultation on your current or future cart.
→ Build your secure 2026 cart today: https://intermountaingolfcars.com/personal-golf-carts → Commercial fleets with full GPS: https://intermountaingolfcars.com/commercial-fleets
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