How many lithium batteries do I need for a 48 volt golf cart?
If you are considering upgrading your 48V Golf Cart with state of the art lithium-ion battery technology, you will only need 4 - 12V lithium ion batteries connected in series to replace 8 - 6V lead batteries.
Can you convert a 48V golf cart to lithium battery?
Our turn-key replacement system enables you to convert your cart from lead acid to a 48v Lithium Battery Pack 160ah in less than 1 Hour. You are able to use the same wiring as used with your current lead acid system. Our Heavy Duty Lithium Charger is strongly suggested and included in the battery kit as well.
How long will lithium batteries last in a golf cart?
A lithium golf cart battery will last three to five times longer than a standard lead-acid battery. If a golf cart usually gets about 4-5 years with a lead-acid battery, you may get ten years with lithium.
How many lithium batteries are needed for a golf cart?
If you're using a 48V lithium battery connected in parallel you don't need to install a specific number of batteries to meet the voltage requirements – you install the number of batteries that will give you the mileage range you desire. You can use as few as 2 batteries or up to 6 batteries in a typical golf car.Aug 13, 2021
Should I put lithium batteries in my golf cart?
A good golf cart needs to maintain consistent power and speed on any course terrain. Lithium batteries can manage this without a problem, but a lead-acid battery will slow the cart down as its voltage dips.Nov 12, 2019
Are lithium golf cart batteries worth it?
Lithium batteries offer many advantages over lead-acid and AGM batteries, such as an extended lifespan, significant weight reduction, increased efficiency, and an overall reduction in cost. These advantages make lithium batteries the best option for golf cart batteries.May 3, 2021
What are the disadvantages of lithium-ion batteries?
Another principal disadvantage of lithium-ion batteries is that they are not safe to use at higher temperatures. Also, in the case of smartphones that overheat, li-ion batteries can become explosive and catch fire.
Can you put Lithium batteries in an old golf cart?
Allied Lithium Batteries are the only true "Drop-In-Ready" lithium batteries for golf carts. They are the same size as your current lead-acid batteries which allow you to convert your vehicle from lead-acid to lithium in less than 30 minutes.
How much does it cost to convert a golf cart to a lithium battery?
Altogether, a conversion would cost $3845 and will provide a reported 2000 cycles at a lower energy content of 5120 watt-hours, versus 10,500 watt-hours for a comparable flooded lead-acid battery pack costing about $800.Oct 6, 2017
Will Lithium batteries make my golf cart faster?
Lithium golf cart batteries are much lighter. This makes your golf cart easier to maneuver and helps you reach a comfortable speed faster.Feb 19, 2019
The Best Lithium Golf Cart Battery: InSight
Our InSight 48V lithium battery was designed specifically to meet the power and energy needs in all types of golf cars, utility vehicles, AGVs and LSVs.
Power That's Driven to Perform
The InSight 48V battery is a GC2 size drop-in replacement. It's built specifically to fit your golf car. No need to modify the battery trays, and no extra components or retro-fit kits are needed. Simply remove your old batteries, drop in, connect and go.
InSight Series Fuel Gauge
RELiON’s new InSight Fuel Gauge is THE gauge you’ll want to have for InSight Series batteries. It’s a backlit battery gauge that will show the state of charge (SOC) for up to 10 InSight Batteries connected in parallel. Unlike lead-acid, RELiON lithium batteries won't slow your golf cart down.
Powered to go (and go) with RELiON InSight Series Batteries
36 holes? No problem! Read this thorough InSight product review from customer, Jeff Daum, on a decision many golf cart owners face when the original lead-acid batteries start failing. Learn how to upgrade to InSight Series™ lithium batteries for more power and reliability on the golf course.
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RELiON's Partner Program offers advantages you won't find from other lithium battery companies. To start, our InSight golf cart lithium battery is one-of-a-kind. Not only is it an easy drop-in replacement, but overall a more intelligent battery providing users performance like never before.