A set of six or eight lead-acid batteries is the most common type of golf cart battery system. However, compared to batteries like lithium-ion, lead-acid batteries have a number of drawbacks, such as being heavier, requiring more frequent maintenance including checking water levels and cleaning/tightening terminals, and having a shorter lifespan. There are several advantages to switching from a lead-acid battery system to a lithium battery system, and our lithium battery services team at Bradenton Golf Cart Repair is prepared to help with this transition.
If you’re thinking about switching to lithium from your present battery pack, read our list below to learn more about the advantages and how this procedure works.
Benefits of Lithium Upgrade
Longer Lifespan: Lithium batteries can last for upwards of 10 years or more, while lead-acid batteries typically only last around 2 to 3 years when the cart is driven regularly. The driving range of lithium batteries can also increase with the more charging cycles it goes through during its lifespan.
Faster Charging Time: A lithium battery can recharge from a very low percentage to full in just about 5 hours, while lead-acid batteries can take up to 18 hours to fully recharge if they are very low. If run down too low, lead-acid batteries may not even be able to recharge with a regular charging cable. Lithium batteries can be run down to as low as 5% and still bounce back in just a few hours, with nothing more than a regular charging cable and a regular 110V house outlet.
Less Weight: Most lithium batteries typically weigh around 70 to 100 pounds, and only require one to power the cart. Lead-acid batteries can weigh around 50-60 pounds each, and when there’s a set of 6 or 8, it can add up to 400 pounds of extra weight to the golf cart. Installing a lithium battery will take off much of that weight, and can possibly allow your cart to drive faster now that it’s not being weighed down.
No Maintenance: Unlike lead-acid batteries, which need to be refilled with distilled water every few months and have their terminals cleaned of corrosion, lithium batteries are sealed and do not require any maintenance.
Environmentally Friendly: Lithium batteries do not contain the same hazardous chemicals, such as lead and sulfuric acid, that lead-acid batteries do, and do not run the risk of giving off dangerous fumes when plugged in to charge.
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Lithium Battery Services
Installing a lithium battery upgrade is also one of the many services we offer at Bradenton Golf Cart Repair, along with service on an already existing lithium battery system. If you’ve been having any issues with your lithium battery system, such as reduced driving time, not charging when plugged in, or fault lights coming on, you can use our contact page to get in touch with us to arrange for a diagnosis and repair.
You can also purchase a lithium battery at our golf cart parts and accessories store, Prime Cart Parts, and have it installed by one of our technicians.