The Benefits of Lithium-Ion Golf Cart Batteries

There are a couple types of batteries you can use in an electric golf cart, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. Typically, golf-cart manufacturers install a lead-acid battery in their carts as they come from the factory, but these aren’t the most ideal option in terms of the power they provide and their longevity.

If you truly want a long-lasting and powerful battery for your electric golf cart, you should look into purchasing and installing a lithium-ion battery instead. Here are just a few of the benefits you can gain from doing so.

1. More Efficient Power

Sometimes with a standard battery, your golf cart can become more sluggish as its voltage lowers. With a lithium-ion battery, though, you don’t get that slowing down or reduction in power; you can use it at full power until it’s drained, which helps to increase the golf cart’s overall range.

2. Quicker Charges

Hate waiting forever for your golf cart to charge up before you use it? Lead-acid batteries are known to take a long time to charge, sometimes as much as ten hours! A lithium-ion battery, by contrast, takes about four hours to fully charge up, and it can also be charged several times in a day without wearing down. 

3. More Economical

While it costs more up-front to purchase a lithium-ion battery, you’ll likely save money on it over time. Why? Because it lasts longer and charges up faster, saving you money both on purchasing batteries and on your electric bill. Not only that, but reduced maintenance costs will also save you money over time. It’s a win-win situation when you go with a lithium-ion battery!

4. Longer-Lasting Power

Your average golf cart battery probably won’t last very long. You’re lucky to get a few years of use out of them. Comparatively, you can go through 3,000 cycles with some lithium-ion batteries, which can last you a really long time! Who doesn’t want to reduce the number of times they replace their golf cart’s battery? 

5. Lower Maintenance

Lead-acid batteries require a lot of maintenance to prevent corrosion and balance acid levels, which necessitates you adding water to the battery to keep it functional. Lithium-ion batteries don’t need nearly as much maintenance; just check them for corrosion every so often and you’re good to go.

We hope this guide proves helpful to you in finding a good source of power for your electric golf cart. Looking to purchase a new cart? Visit one of our Kentucky dealerships today to check out our stock of new and used golf carts in both electric and gas styles. Dever Golf Car Sales proudly serves Lexington and Louisville, KY.