Walking the course is back — and you don't have to carry your bag or fight a manual push cart to do it. A modern electric golf caddie does the heavy lifting for you: it climbs the hills, holds steady on the downslopes, and (on the higher models) rolls along by remote or follows you hands-free while you focus on your next shot.
If you're shopping for one in 2026, MGI is the brand to know. It's the line we stock, service, and sell the most of here at ParWest, and it spans everything from a simple no-remote electric trolley to a LiDAR-guided caddie that navigates around bunkers on its own. This guide breaks down every model we carry — what you actually get at each price, and which one fits your game.
Quick verdict
- Best overall: MGI Ai Navigator GPS+ — remote control plus a full GPS touchscreen, the sweet spot of tech and value.
- Best value remote: MGI Zip Navigator — full directional remote at the lowest remote-control price.
- Best for hills & rough ground: MGI Zip Navigator AT — all-terrain front wheels built for uneven, sloped courses.
- Best premium / hands-free: MGI Ai Navigator Halo — the flagship, upgradeable to true follow-me mode.
- Best budget electric: MGI Zip X5 — motorized help without the remote, the easiest way into an electric caddie.
At-a-glance comparison
| Model | Price | Control | GPS touchscreen | Battery | Weight (ready to roll) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zip X5 | $1,099 | Hands-on (no remote) | No | 24V 250Wh, 36-hole | ~26 lb | Budget-minded walkers |
| Zip Navigator | $1,495 | Full directional remote | No | 24V 380Wh, 36-hole | ~29 lb | Value remote control |
| Zip Navigator AT | $1,699 | Full directional remote | No | 24V 299Wh, 36-hole | ~36 lb | Hilly / all-terrain courses |
| Ai Navigator GPS+ | $1,895 | Remote (~110 yd range) | Yes, 4" color, 40k courses | 24V, 36-hole | ~39 lb | Tech + value, the all-rounder |
| Ai Navigator Halo | $2,599 | Next-gen remote + optional follow | Yes, 4" color, 40k courses | 36-hole, fire-resistant casing | ~33 lb | Premium, hands-free future-proofing |
All MGI caddies here are brand-new, sold by an authorized dealer, and covered by MGI's 3-year manufacturer warranty. A value model, the Ai 500 ($1,499), is also in stock for buyers who want the Ai-series remote experience at a lower entry point.
The models, in detail
MGI Zip X5 — $1,099
The most affordable way to stop carrying your bag. The X5 is a motorized electric caddie rather than a remote-controlled one: you guide it by hand, but the motor does the pushing. It still packs the features that matter on a hilly course — downhill speed control keeps it from running away from you, an electronic park brake holds it in place on a slope, and a controlled-distance function lets you send it a set distance ahead and have it stop on its own. It's the lightest model in the lineup at around 26 lb, folds compactly with the battery in place, and runs a full 36 holes on a charge. If you mostly want to save your back and legs and don't need remote steering, start here.
Who it's for: first-time electric buyers, flatter or moderately hilly courses, anyone who wants the biggest savings.
→ Shop the MGI Zip X5
MGI Zip Navigator — $1,495
The entry point into remote control, and the best value in the range. A full directional remote lets you send the caddie left, right, forward, and back, and control its speed, so you can walk the course completely free while it does the work. It uses MGI's patented Gyroscope Straight Tracker to hold a line across any terrain, adds automatic downhill speed control, and carries the largest-capacity battery in the Zip family (24V 380Wh) for confident 36-hole range. The three-wheel design keeps it light (about 29 lb) and compact for the trunk.
Who it's for: golfers who want true remote freedom without stepping up to GPS, on typical parkland courses.
→ Shop the MGI Zip Navigator
MGI Zip Navigator AT (All Terrain) — $1,699
Same full directional remote as the Zip Navigator, built tougher for demanding ground. Two independent, swiveling front wheels give it noticeably more strength and stability on slopes, cambers, and soft or uneven turf — this is the one to buy if your home course is hilly or gets wet. It keeps the gyroscope tracking, downhill speed control, and a 20-level digital speed screen, and folds down compactly even with the extended 24V 299Wh battery installed. At roughly 36 lb ready to roll, it's the sturdiest of the remote Zips.
Who it's for: hilly, rugged, or wet-weather courses where stability matters most.
→ Shop the MGI Zip Navigator AT
MGI Ai Navigator GPS+ — $1,895
Our pick for best overall, because it adds real on-course intelligence for a modest step up in price. On top of a full directional remote you can drive from over 100 yards away, the GPS+ has a bright 4" all-weather color touchscreen with GPS built in — distances to the front, center, and back of every green across 40,000+ courses worldwide, plus interactive maps and scoring through the MGI app. Pair it by Bluetooth and it'll even surface phone notifications on the screen. The gyroscope tracker keeps it dead straight, and there's an onboard USB port to keep your phone alive. It's the heaviest here at about 39 lb with the battery, the trade-off for all that tech.
Who it's for: the golfer who wants remote control and yardages in one device — the do-everything model.
→ Shop the MGI Ai Navigator GPS+
MGI Ai Navigator Halo — $2,599 (or $2,995 with Halo Eye)
The flagship, and the most advanced walking caddie MGI makes. It keeps everything that makes the GPS+ great — the 4" GPS touchscreen, next-gen remote, gyroscope tracking — and layers on smarter hardware: quiet dual in-hub brushless motors that drive each wheel independently, Geo-Protect technology that automatically slows or stops the caddie near mapped hazards like bunkers and water, and a compact single-action fold that packs down about 20% smaller than the Zip Navigator AT. It's also lighter than the GPS+ at roughly 33 lb.
The headline upgrade is the optional Halo Eye — a LiDAR sensor (the same class of tech self-driving cars use) that unlocks true hands-free Follow Mode, point-to-point navigation, obstacle avoidance, and a return-to-you command. Buy the Halo now and add the Eye later, or get the bundle up front.
Who it's for: buyers who want the best available and the option to go fully hands-free.
→ Shop the MGI Ai Navigator Halo · Halo + Halo Eye bundle
Which one is right for you?
Choose by budget. Under $1,100, the Zip X5 gets you motorized help. Around $1,500, the Zip Navigator adds a remote. Under $1,900, the Ai Navigator GPS+ adds a full GPS screen. At $2,599 and up, the Halo is the premium, future-proof pick.
Choose by terrain. Flat-to-rolling courses are happy with the Zip Navigator or Ai GPS+. If you play genuinely hilly, rugged, or wet layouts, the Zip Navigator AT's all-terrain front wheels — or the Halo's independent dual motors — are worth the step up.
Choose by tech. Want yardages built into the caddie? You need the Ai line (GPS+ or Halo). Just want the caddie to carry the bag and take orders from a remote? The Zip Navigator or Zip Navigator AT do that beautifully for less.
Choose by weight. Lifting it in and out of the trunk every round matters. The Zip X5 (~26 lb) and Zip Navigator (~29 lb) are the easiest to handle; the Ai GPS+ (~39 lb) is the heaviest.
Why buy your cart from ParWest Golf
- Authorized MGI dealer. Every caddie is brand-new and comes with MGI's full 3-year manufacturer warranty — no gray-market units, no voided coverage.
- 0% sales tax. We're a locally owned Portland, Oregon shop, so there's no sales tax on your order. On a $2,599 cart, that alone can save you well over $200 versus buying in a taxed state.
- Free shipping. Orders over $100 ship free, and your cart ships straight from Portland.
- A real golf shop behind it. Questions before or after the sale go to people who actually sell and service these carts — not a faceless marketplace.
Frequently asked questions
Are electric golf carts worth it?
If you like to walk but the bag or the hills wear you down, yes. An electric caddie lets you keep your full bag with you (better club selection than riding), walk at your own pace, and finish the round fresher. Most buyers say they'd never go back.
What's the difference between a remote and a "push" electric caddie?
A remote model (Zip Navigator, Zip Navigator AT, and the Ai line) can be driven from a handset while you walk hands-free. A hands-on electric model like the Zip X5 still does the pushing with its motor, but you steer it by hand. Remote costs a bit more; most golfers who try it don't want to give it up.
How far does the battery go?
Every model here runs on a 24V lithium battery rated for 36 holes on a full charge — a comfortable full day of golf, terrain and conditions permitting.
What's the difference between the Zip and Ai Navigator lines?
The Zip series gives you remote control and a simple speed screen. The Ai series (GPS+ and Halo) adds a full 4" GPS touchscreen with 40,000+ courses, app connectivity, and — on the Halo with the Halo Eye — hands-free follow technology.
Do I pay sales tax?
No. ParWest is based in Oregon, which has no sales tax, so your order is tax-free.
Ready to walk lighter this season? Browse our full lineup of MGI electric caddies — tax-free, free shipping over $100, shipped from Portland with a 3-year warranty.
