Electric carts are not a new item, but they are slowly gaining steam in the North American market. We have featured a number of them in the past year and recently a brand that is quite popular across the pond has made its way to the United States. Enter MotoCaddy with their full lineup of offerings and today we are focusing on their “middle entry” the M5 GPS DHC Electric Caddy.
We will briefly dive into the tech specs before moving to the THP TV video where we show the MotoCaddy M5 in action. The first thing to mention is the GPS built right into the handlebar. It comes pre-loaded with 40,000 courses so no loading up from a computer the day before the round or anything like that. This crystal clear touch screen also includes a clock, round timer, ability to keep score and a fun feature in the shot distance measurement.
The screen doesn’t stop there however, as (and we show this in the video), you can connect the Motocaddy M5 to their mobile app and set notifications so your texts, emails and a large array of alerts will appear on the screen. It even has built in WiFi for course and system updates, which going off memory, I do not think we have seen in any electric caddy we have tested to date.
One area not touched on in the video is the Motocaddy M5 DHC technology. In a nutshell this means no matter what type of terrain you are on, going uphill or downhill, the speed remains constant. Think of it like cruise control on the car and it works incredibly well.
Let’s jump into the video and show off some of the features as well as how easy or hard it is to fold up and store in the trunk after the round.
The Motocaddy M5 electric caddy is available now and comes with a price tag of $1399. Although Budget Golf has them in stock and the coupon on the right hand side of the page for 15% off, does actually work for their electric carts.
Are you looking for more information on the Motocaddy M7 with remote? We have full reviews from golfers just like you going on in the THP Forum on that unit here.
Do you walk on the course? Are you part of the #PushCartMafia? If so, have you considered an electric caddy to add some energy and enjoyment?
I love the GPS and email/text message feature, I find that super helpful personally.
Also, just want to give a big shoutout to @Canadan because I think he did a phenomenal job on this video.
Going off memory, but I believe they are the same height when folded. The phone holder and other accessories can fold down and be out of the way. I have a hatch back that is rather small back there with the little cover in place and it fits fine. I can measure for you this afternoon though.
Yeah the device holder gets removed for me, but that is a breeze to do.
Just makes me realize the outback trunk space isn’t very tall… time for a bigger car haha.
So, who designed/built that GPS for MotoCaddy? or, is that their own design? I use an older GPS and then just estimate based on hole location from the GPS’s stated distance to middle of the green.
I believe it is their own design. As shown in the video, with the mobile app it does so much including text messages and more.
I think that is what I like about it. I dont have to ever check my phone. Score, important texts, etc all come to the screen.
The m5 goes where you aim it. M7 can turn and pivot with remote.
So with this one you have to follow it and can’t just sent it down the fairway and expect it to stop at the green haha. That would be pretty cool since it has a built in GPS
Here’s a good image from the site
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I fully understand. We have different needs in that regard, as i would expect. And they may or may not be age based, i think if I was in the golf industry it’d be a very different perspective reactive to being plugged in, so to speak.
i see the value of it though. Me, I’m just checking to make sure no friends or relatives died! ?
I always felt more comfortable with it close, for some weird reason.. Despite saying I’d prefer the remote feature of the M7.
First off, this video is so well done and I loved the overhead shots of you using the screen. Second, I’m with you, I’d rather have the remote. I’ve tried manual mode and I don’t like the feeling of not being in total control.
Similar image for the M7, but hard to tell what the 470mm refers to. Even the listed specs aren’t that helpful: 650mm (L) x 470mm (W) x 410mm (H). Is 470 the width across the back wheels? Either way, the M7 specs are 650mm (L) x 470mm (W) x 420mm (H) so the M5 is slightly more compact when folded.
That seems pretty compact when folded. I dig it.
Marjorie and I have been talking about starting to walk most of the time for health reasons…I really think if we end up doing that we will probably buy a couple of these. I’d probably go for the m5 just for the GPS. Super cool feature.
It’s weird, right? Maybe all those times using a push cart and the familiarity of having complete control, or whatever it is… I just found myself placing a hand on it even though it wasn’t needed at all haha
Talk about being conditioned.
I can’t tell you how often I do that still.
Its super interesting because the day @Canadan used the M5, I used the MGI with remote. I can’t think of any time other than once that I didnt have the cart right in front of me. I think the remote adds some nice options, such as being able to look for a ball and bring the cart to you, but outside of that I am not sure I would get the use. I absolutely adore the GPS and phone functionality.
Yes to the first, no to the second. The M7 would have the rotating front wheel.
Perhaps. With that said, the price with the Budget discount code is about as much or less than most premium iron sets currently. While one is needed for golf and the other isn’t, it very much could change the game for people being able to walk that couldn’t previously due to carrying or pushing.
If you haven’t tried the locking system yet, man… It’s amazing how that’s all it needs to keep the entire bag secure on the bottom half. It’s outstanding.
Taking the M5 out on Friday for a quick 9.
As I was walking 18 in the heat and humidity today with my ClicGear, my thoughts were, "In these conditions, I’d like to have the M5 with a huge umbrella." On a hot, sunny day like today, the M5 (or other non-remote model) would have been great because it would a) take the energy-draining push work off of me and b) I would have wanted to be physically connected to the cart and under the umbrella anyway, for added protection from the sun/heat.
I know the M7 (or other remote model) can be used in the same manner. And if our course wasn’t so hilly, I’d probably be more comfortable with the remote idea. Sigh …
It can be a tough decision. Like you mentioned both the M5 and M7 (and other remote model) can be used as an electric non-remote cart. Part of deciding between the M5 and M7 also depends on the other tech being used. If you have a rangefinder or GPS watch that you already really like then a big feature of the M5 (GPS in the handle) might not be needed. If you are someone that doesn’t like phones while on the golf course then the connectivity of the M5 probably isn’t needed either. But if you like the idea of connecting your phone to your cart for texts/alerts and/or if you like the idea of getting course info right from the cart rather than needing a separate rangefinder/watch the M5 might be a good choice.
As far as the M7, if you always play at the same hilly course and wouldn’t feel comfy sending it away from you then the remote of the M7 might not be beneficial. But if you also play other (flatter) courses on cooler and less humid days (no need for constant shade) the remote might come in handy. Keep in mind too that the more you use the cart you’ll most likely also get more comfortable with it. A few months after using it you might not mind using the remote over some of those hills you worried about at first.
So yes, I hear ya on it being a tough decision.
Thanks for the reply, you summed it up well.
I feel you on your thinking here, but my thinking is since I don’t play many hilly courses other than quite a few with elevated greens I think the ease of just not having to contact the cart other than maybe walking across a bridge is a huge benefit.
Same boat as you and weighing all my options right now, decision will be made this fall/winter time for me.
Enjoy all the input and reviews these guys are throwing up.
Im with you. I use mine every time out now and love the GPS feature. I also like how the text messages and stuff come right through the screen. Makes the entire thing easy.
First, this thing is absolutely awesome.
While i believe a motocaddy bag with the easilock base is best, I have been testing this with the largest bag I have, a sun mountain c130 and it fits great. No shifting or sliding at all. I’ve loaded it up with several bottles of water, snacks and tons of balls. I have not noticed any sluggishness or inconsistent speeds because of a loaded down bag. Weight does not seem to be an issue with these things.
The GPS screen is amazing as I mentioned in another thread, I’ve had ZERO issues reading it in the sun. It is really bright and clear. you can move the pin position on the screen with your finger, which is helpful if youre trying to get a distance to a specific section of that green. I have compared the GPS distances with my garmin and the numbers on the grint, and they are always within a yard or two of each other, so I know I can trust it. Msybe its time to ditch the watch.
Beyond the green view, the screen has distance to hazards, a round timer, and you can keep score right on the unit – though I have not tried it yet. You can also get notifications from your phone right on the screen, which is a really nice feature
As you can tell, this thing is loaded and there are a bunch of features I have not tested yet.
One thing I wish was available as an accessory is a seat attachment. We have to wait between shots sometimes and it would be great to be able to sit and take advantage of some umbrella shade.
I’d be happy to answer any questions for anyone considering upgrading to an M5. Feel free to DM me or just post a question in here.
FYI – motocaddy has a special for a free golf bag with purchase of an m5 that runs through the end of July.
We’ll have seats in a few weeks!! Great review!
I had no idea! That’s fantastic news. I’ll be on the lookout!