Sebring-Vanguard CitiCar SV-48
The Sebring-Vanguard CitiCar SV-48 is a golf cart with a stated range of at least 25 miles and Sebring-Vanguard, Inc. as its maker.
Last updated: 3 November 2026
Motor and performance
- Motor power rating
- 3.5-horsepower
- Motor horsepower rating
- 3.5-horsepower
- Range given outside the specification
- 33.6 miles
- Speed a rider observed
- 32.5 mph
- Claimed range
- at least 25 miles
“The CitiCar's 3.5-horsepower motor is powered by eight sixvolt batteries similar those used in golf carts.”
Source: evdl.org/docs/cr_ev.pdf
“The CitiCar's 3.5-horsepower motor is powered by eight six-volt batteries similar those used in golf carts.”
Source: evdl.org/docs/cr_ev.pdf
“the CitiCar was able to run 33.6 miles on that cycle and then required 14 kilowatt hours (kwh) to recharge fully.”
Source: evdl.org/docs/cr_ev.pdf
“Running at top speed (32.5 mph for the CitiCar, 30 mph for the Elcar) drains batteries relatively quickly.”
Source: evdl.org/docs/cr_ev.pdf
“Should be no problem; manufacturer claims at least 25 miles on full charge.”
Source: evdl.org/docs/cr_ev.pdf
Battery and charging
- Charger, as described
- built-in charger
- Battery fitted
- eight six-volt batteries
- Charger included
- built-in charger
- Charging time, stated for the machine
- more than eight hours
- Cart's system voltage
- 48 volts
“A built-in charger (photo, below left) plugs into a household outlet to recharge the batteries.”
Source: evdl.org/docs/cr_ev.pdf
“The CitiCar's 3.5-horsepower motor is powered by eight six-volt batteries similar those used in golf carts.”
Source: evdl.org/docs/cr_ev.pdf
“A built-in charger (photo, below left) plugs into a household outlet to recharge the batteries.”
Source: evdl.org/docs/cr_ev.pdf
“A full charge usually took more than eight hours.”
Source: evdl.org/docs/cr_ev.pdf
“Stepping down on the accelerator pedal all the way supplies 48 volts to the motor for maximum speed.”
Source: evdl.org/docs/cr_ev.pdf
Size and fit
- Overall length
- 95 inches
- Seating capacity
- two-seater
- Overall width
- 55 inches
- Overall dimensions
- 95 inches long and 55 inches wide
- Stated weight
- 1303 pounds
“The CitiCar is a two-seater, 95 inches long and 55 inches wide.”
Source: evdl.org/docs/cr_ev.pdf
“The CitiCar is a two-seater, 95 inches long and 55 inches wide.”
Source: evdl.org/docs/cr_ev.pdf
“The CitiCar is a two-seater, 95 inches long and 55 inches wide.”
Source: evdl.org/docs/cr_ev.pdf
“The CitiCar is a two-seater, 95 inches long and 55 inches wide.”
Source: evdl.org/docs/cr_ev.pdf
“Ours weighs 1303 pounds, including a propane heater”
Source: evdl.org/docs/cr_ev.pdf
Brakes and safety
- Brakes
- nonpower brakes (discs in front, drums in rear)
“The CitiCar's nonpower brakes (discs in front, drums in rear) required high pedal effort -- about 120 pounds to lock the wheels.”
Source: evdl.org/docs/cr_ev.pdf
Frame and components
- Accelerator type
- three-way speed control
“The accelerator pedal actuates a three-way speed control.”
Source: evdl.org/docs/cr_ev.pdf
Identity
- Manufacturer of record
- Sebring-Vanguard, Inc.
“The CitiCar, made by Sebring-Vanguard, Inc., of Sebring, Fla.,”
Source: evdl.org/docs/cr_ev.pdf
Sources
- Archived document
Source: evdl.org/docs/cr_ev.pdf
Retrieved October 11, 2026