Golf Cart Lithium Batteries Buying Guide:
Features to Look For Before Buying the Lithium ion Golf Cart Batteries
Golf cart batteries are costly, and spending on any battery is not a
budget-friendly decision. So, it’s essential to verify the credibility of the
battery before buying. Here we listed down a few critical factors that should be
checked before finalizing your purchase.
Number of Cycles
Who doesn’t want to have a battery with a prolonged lifetime? It’s the most
important factor as one can’t afford golf cart batteries every year. The life
span of batteries is measured in a number of complete charges and discharge
cycles.
So, we will always look for a battery with many cycles. In today’s market,
lead-acid batteries have relatively fewer cycles than lithium-ion. Hence its
extended lifetime is possible with lithium batteries made for more than 5000
cycles.
Capacity
It is better to have a battery to obtain capacity as much as it can, so you
do not have to charge the golf cart battery repeatedly, we offer various
different option available, popular range from 100Ah to 300Ah.
Battery Type
We can customize the golf cart batteries based on different battery types,
such as LiFePO4/NMC, the apply will determined based on customer preference and
evaluation of the project by our engineer.
Voltage
The battery’s voltage must be decided on the demand of the motor. Before
customize the batteries, check out the specifications compatible with cart
model. The golf cart uses 12volt to 48 volt golf cart batteries depending on the
type and size. Among all，the 48 volt golf cart batteries are more commonly used,
especially the 48v 100ah golf cart batteries.
Warranty
The golf cart batteries are guaranteed 2 years warranty, which covers any
problem that causes by battery itself, the design life of the battery is over 10
years.
Benefits of lithium ion golf cart batteries Over Lead-Acid Batteries
When it comes to choosing between lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries, there
are plenty of factors that urge us to go for lithium ion golf cart batteries.
Let’s have a detailed review of why you should prioritize lithium-ion over
lead-acid batteries for your golf cart:
Light weight
Lithium ion golf cart batteries are equipped with the latest technology, and
we as golf cart battery manufacturers especially put effort into reducing their
weight. Lightweight is the reason you will not face any problem while replacing
them, maintaining your cart, or even cleaning it after use. In contrast,
lead-acid batteries are heavier and cause issues while replacing your golf cart
battery.
Longer Life
Lead-acid batteries are notorious for their short lives, especially when used
in golf carts. When equipped with an alternator or a charger, cart with
lead-acid batteries become heavier and can’t last long. It’s common to see users
replacing their battery pack after every 2 years only, whereas the lithium ion
golf cart batteries can easily last for over 10 years.
No Memory Effect
One of the biggest problems with lead-acid batteries is that they suffer from
a so-called ‘memory effect.’ This means that if you don’t fully discharge them
before recharging, they will gradually lose capacity. Lithium-ion batteries
don’t have this problem, and you can top them up at any time without affecting
their performance.
Better Performance
Lead-acid batteries reduce their performance with time due to sulfation
caused by repeated charge and discharge cycles. On the other hand, lithium-ion
batteries provide high power and deliver excellent performance at any time.
Moreover, lithium ion golf cart batteries have a longer battery life as compared
to lead-acid golf cart batteries.
High Depth of Discharge
The term “Depth of Discharge” refers to the available capacity used in a
single charge. For instance, the depth of discharge will be 50% if you consume
half of your battery capacity. Using batteries beyond that point without
recharging affects the performance and shortens the lifespan.
Typical lead-acid batteries offer 50% depth of discharge, and you have to
plug in after using half of the capacity. However, lithium ion golf cart
batteries have an 80% depth of discharge and allow you more time in the field
than charging frequently.
Excellent Life Cycles
Generally, the lifetime of golf cart batteries is not measured in years but
in cycles. One cycle is equal to a one-time complete charge and discharge, and
every battery has a specific number of cycles before dying.
Lead-acid batteries for golf cart are not so convenient because of a smaller
number of cycles between 500 to 1000. After that, the battery would start
creating problems, and you have to replace it. On the contrary, lithium ion golf
cart batteries operate over 5000 cycles which is way more than the other
batteries. As compared to lead-acid batteries, lithium-ion batteries provide
higher power output, which is advantageous in the long run.
Maintenance Free
The best thing about lithium ion golf cart batteries is their
maintenance-free manufacturing. Since they are completely sealed compared to
lead-acid, you don’t need to worry about regular maintenance. All you need to do
is keep them clean and dry and make sure that the terminals are free of
corrosion. This can be tiresome for users who are constantly busy with work.On
the other hand, lead-acid golf cart batteries demand frequent maintenance. You
need to be regularly checked for electrolyte levels, water levels, and overall
condition for it to work correctly. And disaster happens in the form of reduced
efficiency when you overlook or fail to maintain them. Hence, spending on
lithium ion golf cart batteries saves you a lot of time and energy.
How to Choose Your Golf Cart Batteries
1. Determine if Your Golf Cart is Gas or Electric
Gas will require one starting battery like a car.
Electric will usually require numerous batteries depending on overall voltage
(36V or 48V).
2. Validate the Combined Voltage of Your Golf Cart Make/Model (Typically 36
or 48)
The average golf cart requires four to six batteries, sometimes 8.
Check owner’s manual if you do not know voltage. Or, calculate by counting
the number of cells or caps on one of your current batteries (3, 4 or 6).
Multiply that number by 2 to determine your battery voltage. Then, multiply
that by the number of batteries found in your cart to determine the voltage.
3. Validate Dimensions
Most golf cars take a standard sized GC2 group size, but some may have
special compartment, please indicate the maximum size of the compartment, and
our engineer will custom-made the battery drawing and send you for
confirmation.
4 Ways to Tell if Your Golf Cart Battery is Bad
1. The Batteries take a long time to charge.
2. Your golf cart loses power quicker than it used to
3. Your golf cart doesn't accelerate as quickly as it used to
4. Take a look - leaking or bulging batteries should be replaced
immediately.
Golf Cart Battery Care & Maintenance
Make sure the charger is with correct operate voltage, if you are not sure,
please contact us, we can also offer the match-able charger with the battery
that you ordered from us.
