Lithium Golf Cart Conversion is Cheaper than you Might Think! 🔋

Converting a golf cart from lead acid batteries to lithium batteries is more affordable than you might think. I've had several golf carts over the years and my main complaint is having to maintain and replace lead acid batteries after at the end of their usable life (which is about 2-5yrs costing $1k-$1500). Luckily the price and design of lithium batteries has come a long way since the last time I checked and now you can get an equivalent replacement kit for about the same price. Not to mention the fact that you drop about 275lbs, gain storage space, never have to worry about topping off with distilled water, AND THEY LAST 10-20yrs! That being said, this was a no-brainer for me.

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0:00 Remove the Lead Acid Batteries
1:18 Place and Secure Lithium Batteries
3:12 Install Parallel Busbar
3:58 Cable Management and Checks

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[qitstrn]

I just switched out my lead acid for lithium. Night and day difference in power and like you mentioned the stock batteries weigh 350lbs. Taking that out is a huge deal. I went with Epoch but I was also considering Big Battery. Both are very high quality kits

[fathergratwick]

I'm not sure if they are still doing it but big battery was selling the NMC (lithium ion ) type 58.8v chargers for their lifpo4 (lithium iron phosphate) batteries which actually work best and safest with the correct 58.4v lifepo4 chargers everyone else uses as the standard for such 48v 16s packs. Ive read the sister company and manufacturer for these batteries (Battery EVO ) and Big Battery have had a falling out so I dont even know if these are available anymore.

[jimmywilkes]

Where did you find the new charging receptacle? I have a Club cart precedent and I want to do the same thing.

[BarbCobb-wy]

Great video. I have a 2018 Club Car and wondered what you were installing on the dashboard.

[sdwaddell]

Where do you hook up the voltage step down for accessories like lights, cell phone charger, etc? Great video.

[TheCC]

Golf carts take a specific voltage, 36v or 48v or 72v in some cases. They are also designed to run on a certain amount of Amperage.
From my experience and knowledge from being a golf cart mechanic, you Need 2 to 3 - 80 to 100amp lithium 48v batteries in parallel to run a cart as designed. Adding 4 or more may require some carts to up grade the controller to a higher amperage or risk burning up the motor and controller. (The average golf cart stock controller is 200- 325 Amps.)
There is a lot of specific information in compatibility these Lithium ion battery companies are failing to share. My guess is they know the compatibility isn't right, but is close enough.
Stating "add more batteries for more travel" is a white lie...
Adding more 48v batteries in parallel only adds more amperage, which can indirectly increase travel distances but not specifically. Amperage for the most part equals torque/power and potentially run time.

Too low of amperage is bad and creates heat in the controller and motor, burning it up. Too high of an amperage is bad as well and creates heat in the controller and motor, burning it up...!

-Over charge your lithium batteries... BOOM!
-Run your batteries too Low or let the batteries get to Cold or Hot..., BOOM goes your wallet.
Also, There is no fixing a lithium battery like you can with a acid.

To be Clear, I like the concept and think it is headed in the right direction, but the lack of details and specific compatibility for each individual cart, voltage and brand needs to be addressed, especially if you as a individual are buying from a company and not from a Golf cart dealer who knows the right batteries and amperage for your cart. You can not just slap any voltage and any amperage in any cart! I'm not just talking about this video, a lot of Lithium battery companies give very vague information about what you should or should not use/do. ( They make Batteries, not Carts!)
The whole add more batteries, get more travel is BS and just a marketing technique to sell batteries. Add to many or too little batteries and you'll fry every electrical component on your cart, even though it is a 48v battery.😂

The one thing no one is talking about, is why not add 4- 12v lithium batteries in series or 6- 8v like a standard set up? What is the benefit besides weight in using 2- 48v lithium batteries in parallel Versus 4- 12v lithium batteries in series? I have a feeling Lithium just can't produce the amount of amperage a Lead Acid battery can at low voltage and has to be ran in Parallel to make up for that.

[trangnguyen-iorl]

I did this upgrade also, very happy. Now I want to install a hookup for a 3000 watt, pure sine inverter. Any wiring suggestions?

[SalesCandles-llsh]

I recently came across a really insightful video discussing the cost-effectiveness of converting golf carts to lithium batteries, specifically highlighting Vatrer's products. The video broke down the long-term savings and performance enhancements that can be expected from switching from traditional lead-acid batteries.

From what I gathered, Vatrer's lithium batteries seem to offer not only a lighter weight profile which could potentially improve cart handling but also boast a longer life span and faster charging times. The presenter did a great job explaining how these features could benefit regular golfers and those managing large fleets of golf carts.

I'm seriously considering upgrading my own cart to a Vatrer lithium battery and was wondering if anyone here has already made the switch? I'm curious about real-world experiences, particularly around longevity and maintenance. Any feedback or tips would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you. Do you come to the cart or do I need pay some to get you. I am in Orlando. You sound like you're honest.

[cn]

Are these safe to store inside? Before switching, I'd like to see the safety features explained given all the lithium battery fires being reported. Fire departments say each battery should be stamped OEM, locked in a metal box and have it's own charger which shuts down the battery under certain temperatures.

[chuckb]

You had Four 48 v batteries, could you simply run the cart with One 48v battery? I'm guessing you have Four 48v batteries simply for a longer run time? Am I mistaken? I simply can't afford Four lithium batteries lol, I'd just buy me another vehicle for that cost :)

[kathleenclark]

Thank you. Do you come to the cart or do I need pay some to get you. I am in Orlando. You sound like you're honest. 😊

[MilanBrkic-vb]

what's the difference in range if you use 2x 48v lithium ion batteries vs 4 like you did? thx

[blancasteph]

i bought an inverter charge controller that was used with lithium batteries.
I already have a daisy chained battery bank of costco golf cart battties.
what do i so the system is capable with each other?

[jaysunkreuze]

Right now lithium is cheap. Get it while you can. I switched everything except my truck over to lithium iron phosphate. I will be building a 28' cargo trailer into a RV with 2000 watts of solar and 24v lithium batteries. Heat will be done with two of the Chinese diesel heaters and cooking will be all electric. No propane! Water will be heated with a diesel heater water heater conversion kit. A dual motor ebike will tow my kayak to the lakes from my camping spots in the state parks.

[spnspn]

In your list of 2 batteries but you used 4 is there a kit for that?

[dindongditch]

Beware big battery packs suck moisture will get in and the company will do nothing mine were 6 months old….. good luck

[adrian.petrila]

What's the difference using 1 vs 2 vs 4 lithium batteries if the end net result is 36 or 48v anyway? Seems that 3 or 4 12v batteries end up much cheaper that a single large 36 or 48v battery?

[benjaminhartman]

I was under the impression that lights were lower voltage. Won’t these batteries blow your lights?

[joeking]

I think the lithium golf cart batteries are coming down just like the car lithium batteries.