We all want something different from our electric trolley, hence why there are so many options on the market at varying prices offering increasingly innovative levels of features.
Having tested the Motocaddy M1 DHC, I believe it finds a sweetspot that will satisfy the majority of avid golfers. Despite it being one of the less expensive models in Motocaddy’s comprehensive 2026 range, it’s by no means a ‘budget’ option. This is because it includes a surprisingly long list of features that golfers will really appreciate.
Now I have to say I have got used to having the GPS distances on the screen of my M7 GPS trolley, one of the best electric trolleys money can buy, so to not have them on the M1 DHC took some getting used to. That said, as a golfer that predominantly uses one of the best golf rangefinders for distances, it wasn’t a big adjustment.
The biggest thing I noticed testing the M1 DHC on the hilly courses that are Centurion and Tandridge is the Downhill Control (DHC) feature. Often I find myself having to hold on to my trolley as I go down steep slopes, so to just walk as I would do normally without having to touch the M1 DHC as I traversed the terrain made a real difference to my experience. This is bolstered by the parking brake, which keeps it stationary on steep sidehill lies while you take your shot.
The now 2.8” LCD screen has received an upgrade for this year and you can really tell - it looks more techy and premium. There are two buttons either side of the main button that let you control the distance functions - drive (so you can see how far that drive you middled actually went), round and lifetime as well as a round timer.
I also enjoyed using the Adjustable Distance Control, sending the trolley off towards the next tee when you’ve approached the green from the opposite side makes a big difference to pace of play if you employ it for even a handful of rounds.
The sleek design, especially how the cable-free battery integrates with the chassis, gives it an even more modern look than previous iterations, making it a trolley you’d be proud to own. But it’s practical too - the folding process can be completed in two swift movements in seconds and it disassembles into a surprisingly compact footprint. This is enhanced by the clever ability to invert the wheels to save even more space - Motocaddy really has thought of everything!
Back to the lithium battery, there is now an auto-disconnect feature where the charging port pops up as you fold down the trolley, removing the need to disconnect it yourself and allows for charging in situ if that’s how you prefer to do it.
As you can probably tell if you’ve got this far, I don’t have many (any) complaints about my experience with the M1 DHC. Yes there are more feature-packed models in the range, and not having the full hole maps of the more premium models is a big loss, but it makes access to Motocaddy’s robust engineering and trolley-building knowhow easier for more golfers.
If you already use a GPS app or handheld GPS device, then it won’t be a big loss and at £849.99 RRP, there is a stack of value to be had.
