If you own an electric golf cart, you already know the importance of your golf cart’s batteries.
However, many golf cart owners do not realize that there are two main types of batteries: lead-acid and lithium.
Lead-acid batteries are the more common of the two types and are usually found as the factory battery for most electric carts.
However, manufacturers and owners are quickly shifting from these batteries to lithium golf car batteries.
You should consider switching to lithium golf car batteries if you already own an electric golf cart with lead-acid batteries.
Here are some of the advantages that doing so can offer.
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Battery Weight
Lithium golf car batteries are far lighter than their lead-acid counterparts. As a result, it has a significant power-to-weight ratio advantage if your cart uses lithium batteries.
What this means is that not only can your cart carry greater weights, but it can also reach faster speeds before the power fades. This is particularly handy when traveling up a hill, as one of the most common complaints electric cart owners have is about the lack of power when climbing an incline with their cart.
By switching to lithium golf car batteries, this concern is significantly mitigated.
Battery Charging
A standard lead-acid battery, such as a 6-Volt golf cart battery, can take up to 8 hours to fully charge. Therefore, if your cart is low on battery, you will have to wait a significant amount before it can be used again.
Lithium batteries, on the other hand, recharge far more quickly. They can be restored to approximately 80% of their capacity in just one hour and recharged in under four hours.
Furthermore, unlike lead-acid batteries, lithium batteries are not susceptible to damage if they are frequently recharged to less than 100%.
Battery Maintenance
One big issue with lead-acid batteries is that they can require a significant amount of maintenance. This can take up time and money, depending on the care needed.
Lithium batteries, on the other hand, require little to no maintenance. This is because they do not contain any acid and are not prone to hazardous spills like lead-acid batteries.
Battery Cycle Life
Lithium batteries have a longer lifespan than traditional lead-acid batteries. The average lithium batteries last for between 2000 to 5000 cycles.
On the other hand, the average lead-acid batteries last for only 500 to 1000 cycles.
Investing in lithium batteries means you will have to replace them far less frequently than lead-acid batteries. This translates to a significant amount of financial savings over time.
Even though lithium batteries require a more significant investment upfront and are more expensive than lead-acid batteries, you will save more money over time.
This is not only due to the less frequent need to replace them but also to reduced energy bills (due to shorter charging times), maintenance costs, and potential repairs.
Final Thoughts on The Benefits of Lithium Golf Cart Batteries
Should you switch your golf cart’s lead-acid batteries for lithium?
The answer depends on how you use your golf cart. If you want power and use your golf cart often, you will most likely want to use a lithium battery.
If you don’t use your golf cart that often, then a lead-acid battery might be better.
The good news is that lithium golf car batteries can be used in a traditional cart equipped with lead-acid batteries.
However, this replacement may require a professional to ensure that your cart is road and golf-course-ready.
If you’re looking to replace your lead-acid batteries with lithium batteries, contact Carts & Parts at (937) 459-8891.
We love to answer any questions and help you in any way possible.
