The Hawke S8 is a golf cart with a 5.3 kW motor, a stated top speed of 14 mph and a stated range of over 37 miles.
Last updated: 5 October 2026
Motor and performance
- Turning radius
- 19.7 ft
- Top speed
- 14 mph
- Gradient the manufacturer states it can handle
- 15%
- Claimed range
- Over 37 miles
- Total payload capacity
- 1,410 lb
- Controller
- 400 A at 2 min
- Motor, as the maker lists it
- 5.3 kW motor
“Turning radius 19.7 ft 14.8 ft 14.8 ft”
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“Top speed 14 mph 19 mph 20 mph”
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“Gradeability 15% 20% 20% Controller 400 A at 2 min 400 A at 2 min 400 A at 2 min”
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“Range, loaded Over 37 miles Over 50 miles Over 50 miles”
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“Maximum load 1,410 lb 1,120 lb 990 lb”
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“Controller 400 A at 2 min 400 A at 2 min 400 A at 2 min”
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“Motor 5.3 kW motor 5 kW AC motor 5 kW AC motor”
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Battery and charging
- The battery the maker fits
- 8 × deep-cycle cell (185 Ah at 5 hr rate)
- Charger
- 48 V, 22 A output
“Battery 8 × deep-cycle cell (185 Ah at 5 hr rate) 8 × deep-cycle cell (185 Ah at 5 hr rate) 8 × deep-cycle cell (185 Ah at 5 hr rate)”
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“Charger 48 V, 22 A output On-board, 48 V, 25 A output On-board, 48 V, 25 A output”
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Size and fit
- Ground clearance
- 4.7 in
- Curb weight
- 1,620 lb
- People it seats
- 8 seats
- Front wheel track
- 34 in
- Wheelbase
- 126 in
- Overall dimensions
- 172 × 46 × 74 in
“Ground clearance 4.7 in 4.7 in 4.7 in”
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“Curb weight 1,620 lb 1,390 lb 1,430 lb”
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“Seats 8 seats 6 seats 6 seats”
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“Front track 34 in 38 in 38 in”
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“Wheelbase 126 in 96 in 96 in”
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“Length × width × height 172 × 46 × 74 in 155 × 46 × 78 in 144 × 46 × 78 in”
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Frame and components
- Steering
- Single-stage rack and pinion steering system, automatic rocker compensating function
- Rear end
- Integrated, gear ratio 12.49:1
- Suspension
- Front and rear plate spring + cylinder hydraulic shock absorber
“Steering Single-stage rack and pinion steering system, automatic rocker compensating function Single-stage rack and pinion steering system, automatic rocker compensating function Single-stage rack and pinion steering system, automatic rocker compensating function”
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“Rear axle Integrated, gear ratio 12.49:1 Aluminum differential cage, integrated, gear ratio 12.76:1 Aluminum differential cage, integrated, gear ratio 12.76:1”
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“Suspension Front and rear plate spring + cylinder hydraulic shock absorber Front independent suspension and rear taper leaf spring + cylinder hydraulic shock absorber Front independent suspension and rear taper leaf spring + cylinder hydraulic shock absorber”
Source: hawkeev.com/en-us/range/8-passenger-electric-golf-cart-hawke-s8