Finding the exact model and year of your EZGO golf cart can feel like a bit of a scavenger hunt, especially since the company changed the location of its ID plates several times over the decades. This is the simple way to find and read your EZGO’s hidden ID tags.
Whether you need to buy replacement parts, upgrade the battery, or sell your cart, you will need two pieces of information: the Serial Number and the Manufacturer’s Code (which reveals the year).
1. Where to Hunt: Find Your Serial Number Tag
Depending on when your cart was made, your physical ID tag will be hidden in one of a few key spots. Grab a flashlight and check these areas in order.
The 4 Main Hiding Spots
- Inside the Passenger Glove Box (1994–Present): Look right inside the open dash compartment/glove box on the passenger side. This is the most common spot for modern carts (like the TXT).
- Under the Seat / On the Frame (2003–Present): Lift the seat bottom and look at the metal frame rails near the batteries or engine. You might see a printed sticker or a stamped code.
- Under the Driver’s Side Dash (1976–1993): Look underneath the plastic dash assembly on the driver’s side, right above where your knees would be.
- On the Crossmember near the Batteries (Pre-1976): On very old vintage models, the metal tag is often riveted directly to the frame crossmember beneath the seat, right next to the battery bank.
2. Deciphering the Code: “What Year Is My EZGO?”
Once you find the plate, you will usually see two distinct sets of numbers: a Serial Number and a Manufacturer’s Code (sometimes abbreviated as Mfg. Code).
The golden rule of EZGO carts: The Serial Number will not tell you the year. You must look at the Manufacturer’s Code.
- Locate the Manufacturer’s Code. Look closely at the metal plate or sticker. Ignore the line labeled “Serial No.” Look exclusively at the line labeled “Mfg. Code” or “Date Code.”
- Isolate the last two digits. The manufacturer code is typically an alphanumeric string (e.g., A2499 or J1501). Look directly at the last two digits of this specific code.
- Read the year. Those final two digits represent the year your cart rolled off the assembly line.
- Example 1: A code ending in 99 means a 1999 model.
- Example 2: A code ending in 04 means a 2004 model.
What if My Cart Only Has a Serial Number?
If your cart is a newer model (roughly 2014 or later), EZGO transitioned to using a single, unified serial tracking system rather than a separate manufacturing code.
If you only have a serial number with no manufacturer code, look at the visual pattern above or the quick decoder rules below.
- Early 2000s Transition: If your serial number is a long string of numbers starting with 01, 02, 03, etc., those first two digits often indicate the year (2001, 2002, 2003).
- Modern Models (Letters): If your serial number begins with a single letter followed by numbers (e.g., A14…, B15…), the two numbers immediately following that letter usually designate the model year (2014, 2015).
3. Quick Visual Guide to Identify the Model
If your serial tag is completely missing or rusted away, you can easily identify your specific EZGO model using these dead-giveaway physical traits.
| Model | Production Era | How to Spot It Instantly |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon | 1975 – 1993 | Plastic front bumper that wraps all the way around the nose. The body lines are very boxy, and the steering strut attaches directly to the front floorboard. |
| TXT | 1994 – Present | Curved, rounded front cowl. It features a prominent, integrated black plastic nose trim piece where headlights are usually installed. The standard roof has built-in handles. |
| RXV | 2008 – Present | Features a smooth, modern automotive-style front end with a distinct inverted-V shape contour on the nose. Often comes with a factory-integrated AC drive system and an automatic parking brake. |
| Express / Liberty | Modern | Easily recognizable as premium multi-passenger or lifted lifestyle vehicles with distinct stylized front grills and independent front suspension. |
