WV45L — White 6-Seat Electric Cart

Plate
SPGI21
Color
White
Seats
6
Fuel
Electric
Battery
Lithium
WV45L white 6-seat electric golf cart rental from Beach Better

Welcome — here’s how to operate your cart.

Getting the key

Lockbox codes go only to verified drivers on the signed rental agreement. If your code didn’t arrive, ask your group’s primary driver — we can’t reissue to anyone outside the agreement.

Primary drivers: your code was sent twice — at booking start by text and email, and again the night before by email. Check spam if you’re missing the latest copy.

  1. Lift the middle row seat at the armrest. The lockbox is mounted alongside the battery, just below the bench.
  2. Set the 4 digits, then slide the black tab downward. Lid pops up. Key’s inside.
Lockbox under the middle row seat next to the battery

Middle row, seat up, lockbox alongside the battery.

Lockbox front with 4-digit code dial
Dial the four digits.
Lockbox open with the key inside
Slide. Pop. Key.

Charging the cart

Plug in every night on a standard outdoor outlet — no special equipment, just the cord we provide. The touchscreen shows your battery percentage anytime you want a status check.

Finding the charge port

Driver’s side, behind a small black flap. Flip the flap up, plug in.

Charge port shown closed and open on the driver's side

Charge port closed and open.

The dial above the port tells you when it’s done

A small two-tone gauge sits above the port. Red = CHARGING. Green = FULL.

Pointer on red indicating actively charging
Red — still charging. Leave plugged in.
Pointer on green indicating fully charged
Green — full. Safe to unplug.

Always wait for green. Pulling the cord while the pointer is still on red means starting tomorrow under 100%.

Cord test: Both ends of the extension cord should glow when plugged in. If they’re dark, the outlet’s probably tripped. Try a different circuit before assuming the cart is the problem.

Charging habits that protect your trip

  • Plug in nightly. Every night, no exceptions.
  • One cart per outlet. Two carts on the same circuit will trip the breaker.
  • Older buildings need a dedicated circuit. Unplug the coffee maker and TV before plugging in the cart.
  • Cord rides with you. Don’t leave it at the property. If the battery runs low away from home, you’ll need the cord.
  • 12-gauge, outdoor-rated cord only. Lighter cords overheat and can fail.

The 50% rule: Below half charge, the battery drops noticeably faster than the top half drops. Treat 50% as your "head home" floor.

Reading the battery on the touchscreen

Look at the display above the steering wheel. The number labeled SOC (State of Charge) is your battery percentage in real time. 99% reads as full.

Touchscreen showing SOC battery percentage at 81

SOC reading shown at 81%.

Bluetooth audio & touchscreen

The touchscreen above the steering wheel is wired for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Turn the key to ON, open Bluetooth on your phone, pick the cart’s speaker name — music streams through the cabin speakers and your phone mirrors to the dash.

Cart dashboard touchscreen with CarPlay and Android Auto

Touchscreen with CarPlay and Android Auto.

Glow lights

Start the cart (key in ignition, dashboard lit), grab the silver remote tethered to the dash by cord, and press Power.

Mode: cycle through solid, running effects, pulse, scan, strobe, fade, S.O.S., music-reactive, voice-reactive.

Color: red, hot pink, pink, purple, orange, yellow, green, teal, blue, white, color cycle, color fade.

Speed: five speed levels for whichever effect you’ve picked.

If the lights won’t come on: Look low on the dashboard for a black switch with a blue indicator light. Flip it to ON. Still nothing? Verify the ignition key is turned (dash should be lit). Leave the other toggle switches alone.

Apple AirTag — on every cart

Every Beach Better rental carries an installed Apple AirTag that can’t be removed. It’s there so we can locate and help you faster when something needs help. Each cart has its own ID number on the windshield — if your iPhone surfaces an AirTag notification, that number lets you confirm the alert came from our vehicle and not someone else’s.

What’s included

The cart comes ready to drive — nothing’s an upgrade tier.

Diamond-stitched seats with 3-point belts at every position
Diamond-stitched seats, 3-point belts at every seat.
Steering wheel close-up
Steering wheel with integrated controls.
Bluetooth speakers throughout the cabin
Bluetooth speakers throughout the cabin.
Cup holders at every row
Cup holders at every seat.

Driver requirements & rules

  • Drivers must be 22 or older. Valid driver’s license required, plus personal auto insurance that covers LSV operation.
  • Two drivers included on every booking. Each additional driver is $15 and signs the agreement online.
  • Lockable storage box add-on. $6.50/day. Add it online without coming to the store.
  • No lap riders, including infants. Every passenger gets a seat and a belt.
  • Accidents on public roads → call 911. Florida law requires a crash report when property damage exceeds $500.
  • Roads only. Public roads posted 35 mph or less — Scenic Gulf Drive, 30A, neighborhood streets. Never the beach, sidewalks, or Emerald Coast Parkway (Business 98).
  • Se habla español.

When your rental begins

The cart will be clean and ready by your reservation start time. If it’s ready earlier, we’ll send a heads-up so you can get rolling.

Delivery rental? Because of how many deliveries we run daily, the cart may arrive earlier than your scheduled window. When that happens, you’re welcome to start using it right away.

We can’t hold delivery to match a property manager’s preferred window. When that comes up, we park the cart neatly to the side, out of the way.

When you’re done

  1. Key back in the lockbox. Set it inside, close the lid, scramble the digits.
  2. Text us when it’s ready. (850) 830-4699. We’ll come at the end of your rental window or shortly after, depending on the route.

Common questions

Can I drive this golf cart on 30A?

Yes. County Road 30A is signed for LSV use along its full length, and your rental is a street-legal LSV with a Florida plate. You can ride from Santa Rosa Beach through Grayton Beach, WaterColor, Seaside, Seagrove, WaterSound, Seacrest, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, and Inlet Beach — at the posted speed, on the road. Stay off the sand, sidewalks, and bike paths.

How far can the cart go on a full charge?

A full charge will reliably cover a full day of cruising the 30A corridor — multiple round trips between your rental, dinner, the beach, the pool, and the store. Range varies with passenger load, terrain, and speed. The conservative rule: plug in every night, treat 50% as your "head home" floor on longer trips, and you’ll be fine.

Does Beach Better deliver to Santa Rosa Beach and 30A?

Yes. Free delivery to approved rental properties throughout Santa Rosa Beach and the 30A corridor — Dune Allen, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, WaterColor, Seaside, Seagrove, Seacrest, Rosemary Beach, and Inlet Beach. A handful of communities have specific rules about cart access; we verify each address before you book.

What if the cart battery dies away from the rental?

First — that’s why we send the cord with you. Find an outdoor outlet at a restaurant, friend’s place, or business and ask if you can plug in for a bit. Even a short top-off will get you home. If you can’t find an outlet, text us at (850) 830-4699 and we’ll book a tow back to the property.

Troubleshooting

Cart isn’t charging

If the extension cord ends aren’t lit, start with the breaker — a tripped GFI is the cause about nine times out of ten. Reset, replug, retry. If the breaker checks out but the cart still isn’t charging, unplug, count to 30, plug back in. Charging more than one cart? Each needs its own outlet on its own circuit.

Cart won’t power up or move

Check the tow switch first. It must be on RUN, not TOW. It’s near the battery under the seat, or front passenger side near the glovebox. Then turn the ignition key two clicks clockwise — first click lights the dash, second click wakes the cart.

Stuck? Send us a photo first.

About 90% of the time, a quick photo or 10-second video tells us exactly what’s happening — faster than describing it. That’s the first thing we’ll ask for, so lead with it.