Top 12 Best Golf Cart Speedometers – Complete Guide

Best Golf Cart Speedometers

Ever wanted to install a speedometer on your golf cart so you will know just how fast you’re going down the paths?

Whether you are prepping your golf cart to make it street legal or you just want to know how fast your buggy can go, you will want a speedometer that is just right for you and your rig. This is a list of speedometers and specifications that range from nearly being a personal assistant to just plain basic.

Golf Cart Speedometer Reviews

The first golf cart speedometer in our list is THE most feature-rich device on the market. This unit is a non-GPS type, using a magnetic sensor on the wheel hub.

Parts Direct Golf Cart Alltrax Ex-Ray Digital Dashboard Speedometer
  • Speedometer with current, average, and max speed.
  • Battery Voltage Readout for 12, 24, 36, and 48V electric cars or alternator battery health on gas cars.
  • Programmable maintenance reminders.
  • Ride time and total accumulated ride time.
  • LED warning lights.
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Golf Cart Speedometer + Multi-function + Universal
Most golf cars and other small task vehicles are ill-equipped to provide users with important information about speed, range, distance, and more. The Ex-Ray is a digital speedometer with an external magnetic tooth sensor mounted to the wheel hub and a remote temperature sensor located on the DC motor.

  • Air and motor temperature displays.
  • Non-Resettable odometer.
  • Lap timer and clock.
  • High-intensity backlight.
  • Auto On/Off.
  • Waterproof connections.

It comes with detailed instructions and the necessary wiring to give a professional look to your Golf Cart.

Pros:
Accurate and the only one on the market specifically designed for your golf cart.

Cons:
Expensive and requires a bit of technical expertise to install.

ELING Digital GPS Speedometer Odometer with Backlight 2″ Red Backlight 12V 24V
  • Open a 2 dimension and 2-3/4 depth hole, put gauge into it and fasten
  • Hook up easily, 3 wires connection(power, ground, lighting). This is complete unit, can work directly with gps sensor together, not need other sensor cables. Mount the sensor at any position, on or under the dashboard.
  • After connection, it takes about 30 seconds to get signal in the first time, but less than 3 seconds after that. It gets quicker under a clear view of the sky.
  • It shows Current Speed and ODO, Press the back button to adjust unit(KM/H. MPH, KNOTS)
  • Red Backlight, 9-32VDC(12VDC/24VDC) Working Voltage,1 year Warranty, 100% Waterproof and anti-fogging protection
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This unit is an inexpensive way to get your in-dash digital speed and mileage. Although it works well, some find the screen a bit difficult to read in direct sunlight. It does the job and looks good doing it.

Pros:
Inexpensive and easy to install

Cons:
For some customers, the display is difficult to read in broad daylight. First use takes a bit of time to acquire the satellites.

OZ-USA GPS Speedometer 60mm Gauge Odometer Battery Meter Digital Dash 12v 24v mph kmh car Truck Boat Marine Motorcycle cart ATV Glider
  • Backlit Digital Mini 60mm GPS Speedometer. Great for Auto, truck, ATV/UTV, Motorcycle or marine applications
  • Re-settable trip meter. GPS satellite Positioning to measure and display current speed with MAX Speed recall. Top speed 999 MPH
  • Will display, top speed, high speed alerts, odometer, voltage (vehicle battery) and time. Settings for MPH, Nautical MPH or KMH
  • Strong internal antenna. GPS will automatically positioning UTC or User can set the time manually.
  • Easy to install. No external antenna needed, just connect to DC 12-24 Volt. Fits into 60mm (2.36) standard dash hole
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Pros:
This unit is easy to install and very accurate .

Cons:
The backlight is set with no way to brighten or dim. It can take up to 30 seconds to sync with the GPS satellites, but most time it will be ready in under 5 seconds. It is NOT waterproof.

LATNEX GPS Speedometer Odometer Waterproof with Green/Red/Blue Digital Display Backlight. Universal Suitable ATV-UTV-Marine-Boats-Motorcycle-Automobile-Motor Vehicles-Bikes-Golf Carts (Black)
  • Powerful driving speed system(units KM/H, MI/H, NMI/H), clock function and voltage detection. CE and ROHS certified
  • Driving Speed System Including: satellite positioning, real-time monitoring current driving speed, max speed viewable and resettable, overspeed alert can be settled.
  • Voltage Detection Including: Real-time detection voltage value, detection range DC10-24V. GPS will automatically be positioning UTC, 24-hour system.
  • Unique Design Including: easy installation, waterproof Rate IP65, save all data automatically, meticulous PCB design, etc.
  • Three different Backlight Display Colors and RED back housing
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Pros:
Compact and accurate, multiple colors to choose from.

Cons:
Displays military 24hour time. It can have some lag before syncing up.

AUTOOL Universal Car HUD GPS Speedometer MPH/KM/h LED Head UP Display Digital Auto Speed Overspeed Alarm for All Vehicles
  • WORKS FOR ALL VEHICLES– Unlike other Car HUDs, you do not need to worry about compatability. The X100 will work for ALL vehicles, no matter which brand or which model. The X100 is based on the GPS module inside.
  • GREEN LIGHT LCD DISPLAY - The green light is more comfortable for the drivers eyes, no dizziness, especially for long distance driving, ensuring safer driving experience.
  • RICH CONTENT – Almost everything you need during driving will be shown by this HUD, including vehicle speed, driving direction, voltage, driving distance measurement, driving time, low voltage alarm, over speed alarm, satellite time and number, altitude, freely switch between kilometers and miles. A great partner for your driving.
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Pros:
This unit works on a golf cart but was built for automobiles and trucks. A cheaper alternative to some of the other models available.

Cons:
The design makes it difficult to mount on a golf cart. It gets less accurate at higher speeds, but shouldn’t be a problem at golf cart speeds.

ELING Waterproof GPS Speedometer MPH Speedo Gauge 160MPH for Car Motorcycle Boat with Backlight 3-3/8 inch 9-32V
  • Open a 3-3/8 dimension and 2-3/4 depth hole, put gauge into it and fasten
  • Hooks up easily, 3 wires connection(power, ground, lighting). This is complete unit, can work directly with gps sensor together, no need for other sensor cables. Mount the sensor at any position, on or under the dashboard.
  • It shows current speed and odometer(cannot be reset), no trip meter. If you also need trip meter, pls. search for ASIN B07KPHDFDB, B07KPHC1ML or B07KPG7XT3
  • 9-32VDC(12VDC/24VDC) Working Voltage, Red Backlight, 1 year Warranty
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Pros:
Waterproof and, after the initial syncing with the satellites, very foolproof.

Cons:
There is no trip counter. Since it isn’t specifically for golf carts, the gauge has a wide range of speed and the area between 0-20 is too small to read with accuracy.

Meizhiyun Car Universal GPS Speedometer, car HUD Head-up Display 4.5-inch Digital car Compass Cigarette Lighter Port, Speed, Compass, Speed Alarm, KMH/MPH, Interface Plug and Play
  • Head-up display the speed, Display MPH or KM/h, Driving Time, Altitude, Distance Calculate and Display, Car Clock - Automatically Identify Time Zone, GPS Local Time Display,let you know the real-time key information for your trip;
  • This HUD caculate & display the real-time speed via GPS. No Need professional installation, No wiring needed to the VSS (vehicle speed signal), Compatible with all cars & trucks,(C80 also Compatibale with motocycle & bicycle);
  • With a rotatable holder & strong sticker stand, can fix HUD to your car console or windshield, prevent the HUD from skidding.large Screen & Green light display will protect eyes of driver, let driver feel more comfortable, especially for long distance driving.
  • Overspeed Alarm & Fatigue Driving Alarm to ensure your safe in long distance driving.(The details pls refer to below Product Description Section)
  • Head-up display the speed, Display MPH or KM/h, Driving Time, Altitude, Distance Calculate and Display, Car Clock - Automatically Identify Time Zone, GPS Local Time Display,let you know the real-time key information for your trip;
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Pros:
Again, a cheaper alternative utilizing an automotive GPS style speedometer, but it will attach to a flat surface or window. The large screen is easy to see and has an auto-brightness feature.

Cons:
Poor translation to English on the instructions.

ACECAR Upgrade T800 Universal Car HUD Head Up Display Digital GPS Speedometer with Compass Driving Latitude and Longitude Speedup Test Brake Test Overspeed Alarm HD LCD Display for All Vehicle
  • 🚙【What is HUD?】 Short for Head Up Display. It displays driving data on its 4.3 inch TFT LCD screen such as speed,RPM,water temperature,voltage single mileage etc. HUD avoids the danger of drivers looking down at the dashboard. It ensures the safety of drivers.
  • 🚙【RICH CONTENTS 】Compass,Driving latitude and longitude, Vehicle speed, driving direction, voltage, driving distance measurement, driving time, low voltage alarm, over speed alarm, satellite time and number, altitude, freely switch between kilometers and miles,speed up test, brake performance test. Multi function display or simple function display can be switched freely.
  • 🚙【HD Display 】ACECAR HUD has a 4.3-inch full screen and is equipped with a high-definition 2.75-inch TFT LCD screen, which displays the information more colorful, clearly and Super Slim design, full of technology.A variety of operating interface modes and colors can be switched freely, It will bring more fun and Technological sense to your driving experience.
  • 🚙【WORKS FOR ALL VEHICLES】ACECAR HUD is based on the GPS module inside. WORKS PERFECT FOR ALL VEHICLES. Auto power on/off function, the HUD will start or turn off automatically with vehicle ignition, can effectively protect your vehicles battery. Automatic and manual brightness adjustment mode, driving without glare.
  • 🚙【Quality service】CE FCC RoHS Certification, Superior quality. This hud also can test the vehicles 100-kilometer speedup and driving distance,and the test results are very accuratly,let you know the performance status of the vehicle.If you have any questions about this product, please feel free to contact us. We will get back to you as soon as possible and help you solve the problem.
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Unboxing and setup video link: https://www.amazon.com/vdp/640f5d90f10542a09119c70c8fd9d3e8?ref=dp_vse_ibvc0

Pros:
One of my favorites, if only for the display options. Works well at the lower speeds for a golf cart.

Cons:
No external sensor wire for better satellite sensitivity.

VJOYCAR C60 Hud Car GPS Speedometer, Digital Head Up Display Windshiled Projector MPH KM/H Over Speeding Alarm, 100% Universal for All Vehicle Car Bus Truck Bike Scooter ATV UTV
  • Collects driving speed from GPS satellites. No relation with the car engine, therefore, it’s 100% universal for all vehicles include car, truck, pick-up, suv, scooter, train, motorcycle, bike, boat..
  • Two display mode. Head Up Display: project the driving speed on the windshield.; Normal Stand-alone Display: show the driving speed on its LED display directly.
  • KM/H and MPH. Long press the Enter Button, if you see number 100 shown on the screen, which means the speed unit is KM/h, if you see number 161 shown on the screen, which means the speed unit is MPH.
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A nice little portable unit, easily tied into a cigarette lighter or hard wired into a 12volt source. The compact size makes it easy to find a convenient mounting location.

Link to the product video:

https://www.amazon.com/vdp/4266db35816d4bc788b60eb1ae573a00?ref=dp_vse_rvc0

Pros:
Inexpensive and easy to read on the direct non-HUD view.

Cons:
Some random quality control issues. Major language barriers to the instruction translation.

AndyTach 3-3/8” ATACH DIGITAL GPS speedometer with high speed recall (BLACK/STAINLESS BEZEL)
  • This GPS speedometer gauge display speed (0-300) mph, kmh or knots
  • High speed recall memory with a single press of a button (sold separately) on the digital display
  • This gauge feature instant Speed display, Compass (visual and numeric), and resettable Odometer and trip meter
  • The digital display is protected by an Improved flat glass which provide less sun glare on sunny day and a better visibility
  • Low speed processing from 0 to 10 mph in tenth, ideal for farming and spreading application
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Pros:
This is a good mid-priced unit that will mount into a 3-3/8″ hole in the dashboard. Includes a 12-foot antenna wire and is completely waterproof.

Cons:
Button for MPH/KPH is on the back so it must be set prior to completion of the install. An external switch is required to access the “recall” function.

ELING Universal Digital GPS Speedometer Odometer Adjustable for Auto Marine with GPS Antenna 7 Back-Lights 85mm
  • Open a 85mm (3 3/8) hole in the dashboard and allow a clearance of 55mm( 2 3/16”) behind the panel to fit the gauge
  • Connection: Black wire-GND, Red wire-power(+), Green wire-external button(+), White wire-external button(-)
  • Securely fasten GPS antenna, preferably outdoors (or inside front windscreen) so that it has a clear view of the sky to pick up satellite signal. Connect the antenna cable to socket in the back of the gauge. Do not cut cable
  • 7 Colors backlight available, 9-32V Working Voltage, OverSpeed Buzzer Alarm
  • Trip and Odometer Adjustable, Speed Range: 0-999(MPH, Knots, KM/H adjustable), Mileage Range: 0-999999 (Mi,NMI,KM available)
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Pros:
IP67 waterproof and dustproof grade with a choice of 7 color backlight options.

Cons:
Button to change colors is on the back of the unit, so…pick the color first, then install. Same with the MPH/KPH selection. Plan ahead.

kingneed Original Universal GPS Head Up Display Speedometer Odometer Car Digital Speed Display MPH Over Speeding Alarm Car Clock for All Vehicles C60/C60S/C80/C90 (C60S)
  • Overspeed Alarm & Fatigue Driving Alarm to ensure your safe in long distance driving.(The details pls refer to below Product Description Section)
  • Head-up display the speed, Display MPH or KM/h, Driving Time and Distance Calculate and Display, let you know the key information for your trip;
  • Green light display will protect eyes of driver ,let driver feel more comfortable, especially for long distance driving.
  • This HUD caculates & displays the real-time speed via GPS. No Need for professional installation, No wiring needed to the VSS (vehicle speed signal), Compatible with all cars & trucks;
  • With a rotatable holder & strong sticker stand, can fix HUD on your car console or windshield, prevent the HUD from skidding.
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Pros:
One of the least costly options to get a speedometer on your golf cart. Good Display and accurate at golf cart speeds.

Cons:
Due to accuracy problems at higher speeds, you won’t want to transfer this to your car when you aren’t using it in the golf cart. The mount is handy but the adhesive will probably need to be replaced with a stronger substitute.

Link to video of the unit in use: https://www.amazon.com/vdp/46d498c54d3d4112ad6cfd014366b80f?ref=dp_vse_ibvc0

Golf Carts And Speedometers – Final Notes

A good number of the GPS models of Speedometers are from the same manufacturer, just packaged differently and labeled by a different merchant. This is acceptable as long as you read the customer feedback regarding returns and ease of install/use.

Some bicycle speedometers can be adapted to use the wheel hub sensor approach like the top-rated one we have listed here, but many of these do not allow for an 8″ wheel to be input into the calibration.