Whether you're registering your golf cart, ordering parts, or confirming its age, knowing where to find and how to decode your serial number (also known as the VIN) is essential. Here's a guide for six of the most common brands on the market today.
MadJax® (XSeries Golf Carts)
MadJax® is well known for its premium golf cart accessories, but it also offers fully assembled XSeries golf carts.
Where to Find It: Inside the passenger-side glove box or On the frame rail under the seat
Sample Serial Number:
How to identify MadJax models:
You can identify the model by seat count and tech features. X2 has two seats, X4 has four with a fold-down rear seats, and X6 has three rows for six passengers. All XSeries carts have a 10-inch touchscreen, wireless phone charging, and a backup camera. The E4 is a four-passenger model with a 7-inch display and USB ports, but without wireless charging or a camera
MadJax models:
MadJax XSeries X2
MadJax XSeries X4
MadJax XSeries X6
MadJax ESeries E4
Evolution® Electric Vehicles
Evolution® carts are known for their factory-customized styling and performance.
Where to Find It: Driver's side frame rail (near rear tire), inside the glove box or under the dash
Sample Serial Number:
How to identify Evolution EV models:
You can identify the model by the body design, lift versus non lifted, or number of seats. The Classic model is a 2 to 4 passenger cart built for everyday use. The Maverick features a sportier look, while the Ranger is a luxury model. And the Forester offers a rugged, lifted design.
Evolution EV models:
Classic
Maverick
Ranger
Forester
ICON® EV
ICON® carts are street-legal LSVs with aggressive styling and competitive features.
Where to Find It: Under the passenger-side dash or on the frame near the rear driver's side wheel
Sample Serial Number:
How to identify ICON EV models:
Each model has a number associated with it: i20, i40, i60, and i80 - this indicates how many passengers the golf cart is designed for (two, four, six, or eight). Following the "i" number, there can be another letter designation. This tells you what additional features this model has from the base model in that seating arrangement. L-Lifted, U-Utility, F-Fleet, UL-Utility/Lifted, FL-Fleet/Lifted
ICON EV models:
I20
I40
I60
I80
Advanced EV®
Built for comfort and utility, Advanced EV® carts are commonly used in residential and commercial environments.
Where to Find It: Driver-side frame rail, inside glove box or beneath the seat
Sample Serial Number:
How to identify AEV models
Advanced EV offers both standard ("Advent" Series) and utility cart models ("Advent HD"), both models come in two different varieties: lifted and non-lifted. Any lifted cart will have an "L" in the title. For example, Advanced's standard non-lifted four-seater (two forward-facing seats and an additional back seat) cart is the "Advent 2". The lifted version (with a lift kit pre-installed from the factory) is the Advent 4L.
AEV models:
Advent 2
Advent 4
Advent 4L
Advent 4F
Advent 4FL
Advent 6
Advent 6L
Denago EV®
A newer name in the golf cart world, Denago EV® carts are stylish and well-equipped.
Where to Find It: Driver-side frame below the seat, label near the rear crossbar
Sample Serial Number:
How to identify Denago models:
You can easily identify the different model types by seating and cart lift. The Rover XL features four forward-facing seats and is a lifted model. Nomad is a 2+2 model, meaning it has two forward-facing seats and a rear-facing bench. The Nomad XL is a lifted version of the Nomad, also configured as a 2+2. Rover XXL is the new 6 passenger model with six forward-facing seats.
Denago models:
Rover XL
ROVER XXL
Nomad
Nomad XL
STAR EV®
Popular in gated communities and resorts, STAR EV® carts are known for their value and compliance with LSV regulations.
Where to Find It: Under the dash (passenger side), rear frame area behind the seat
Sample Serial Number:
How to identify Star EV Models:
You can identify the different Star EV Models by seating and style options. The Sirius model is the two or four seater, Capella is available in 2, 4, or 6 versions, and then Classic offers the 2,4, and 6 seating options.
Star EV models:
Sirius
Capella
Classic
Harley-Davidson®
Harley-Davidson® Golf Carts (1963-1981)
Harley-Davidson® manufactured golf carts from the early 1960s until 1981. During this time, serial numbers were typically located in the following places:
The serial number is often stamped into a metal plate or directly into the frame.
Sample Serial Number:
Model and Code Reference Chart
Code | Model Type | Power Type |
---|---|---|
D | 3-Wheel Golf Cart | Gas |
DE | 3-Wheel Golf Cart | Electric |
MG | Industrial Cart | Gas or Electric |
G | 4-Wheel Golf Cart | Gas |
E | 4-Wheel Golf Cart | Electric |
Tip: Harley-Davidson used consistent naming conventions. For example, “DE” indicates an electric 3-wheel cart, while “D” is the gas version.
Determining the Year
In most Harley-Davidson serial numbers, the final digit or two often indicates the model year:
For Columbia carts, the year may not be embedded in the serial number itself but can often be found in documentation or cross-referenced via Columbia serial number charts.
Columbia Parcar®
Columbia Parcar® (1982 and Newer)
Columbia ParCar® took over Harley-Davidson®'s golf cart division in 1982. These carts typically display their serial numbers in slightly different locations:
The serial number is often stamped into a metal plate or directly into the frame.
Sample Serial Number:
Model and Code Reference Chart
Code | Model Type | Power Type |
---|---|---|
D | 3-Wheel Golf Cart | Gas |
DE | 3-Wheel Golf Cart | Electric |
MG | Industrial Cart | Gas or Electric |
G | 4-Wheel Golf Cart | Gas |
E | 4-Wheel Golf Cart | Electric |
Tip: Harley-Davidson used consistent naming conventions. For example, “DE” indicates an electric 3-wheel cart, while “D” is the gas version.
Determining the Year
In most Harley-Davidson serial numbers, the final digit or two often indicates the model year:
For Columbia carts, the year may not be embedded in the serial number itself but can often be found in documentation or cross-referenced via Columbia serial number charts.
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