Electric cars are little more than glorified golf carts, goes the old saw, and along comes Volvo to prove it.

Pro Green Nordic got a little help from Volvo designing a golf cart that resembles the C70, and the Swedish automaker loves it. "We're really pleased with the end result," Volvo designer Lennart Ekdahl said in a statement.

The Swedes are quick to note the little EV is remarkably versatile. It can navigate golf courses, retirement communities and trade fairs with equal ease. Range is 37 miles, but with a top speed of just 15 km/hour (about 9 mph) you'll get bored long before you run out of juice. Price? A completely reasonable 60,000 kronor (about $8,700).

Look for the C70 cart to debut during the European leg of the Volvo World Match Play Championship on Oct. 29.

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