Golf Cart Batteries - Groups/Sizes, Types, and Features
Golf carts and other electric vehicles rely on their built-in batteries to provide them with enough power and energy for propulsion.
In order to increase the range and acceleration of the golf cart, the golf cart battery must be able to both store and to be able to release plenty of energy, often rapidly, while not causing weight penalties. Also, the golf cart battery must be able to cycle a lot, tolerate deep cycle discharges, to accept the charge quickly and similar. These requirements are not easy ones...
Updated: April 18, 2024.
Golf Cart Battery Dimensions
The most popular golf cart BCI battery groups include 6 Volt BCI Group GC2/GC2H, 8 Volt BCI Group GC8/GC8H, and 12 Volt BCI Group GC12:
6 Volt Golf Cart Batteries:
- Group GC2: 10 3/8 x 7 3/16 x 10 7/8 inches (10.375 x 7.1875 x 10.875 inches, 264 x 183 x 277 mm),
- Group GC2H: 10 3/8 x 7 3/16 x 11 5/8 inches (10.375 x 7.1875 x 11.625 inches, 264 x 183 x 295 mm),
8 Volt Golf Cart Batteries:
- Group GC8: 10 3/8 x 7 3/16 x 10 7/8 inches (10.375 x 7.1875 x 10.625 inches, 264 x 183 x 277 mm),
- Group GC8H: 10 3/8 x 7 3/16 x 11 5/8 inches (10.375 x 7.1875 x 11.625 inches, 264 x 183 x 295 mm),
12 Volt Golf Cart Batteries:
- Group GC12: 12 7/8 x 7 3/16 x 10 7/8 inches (12.875 x 7.1875 x 10.875 inches, 327 x 183 x 277 mm).
Also, some manufacturers or users use smaller 12V ~35 Ah U1/U1R batteries - they simply fit as many of these batteries as they can, and connect them in parallel/series, achieving required voltages/capacities.
Personally, the fewer battery connections, the better - some brands/users use large group 8D, group 4D, or somewhat smaller group 31 batteries in their golf carts.
When replacing the old batteries with the new ones, it is recommended to get the batteries of the same size and chemistry with the same or better discharging features.
If You are going to change the battery size, be sure to measure the battery compartment, length of cables, to check the actual size of the new batteries and similar.
If You are going to change the battery type, chemistry, and size, consider checking and double-checking - everything.
Golf Cart Battery Pack Voltages
The most popular golf cart battery voltages are 36V and 48V, although there are other voltages present as well, but they are not that common.
The following chart lists the number of required batteries connected in series in order to achieve the desired voltage of the battery pack - connections are in series:
| Individual Batteries | 36 Volts | 48 Volts | 72 Volts |
| 6 Volts | 6 Batteries | 8 Batteries | 12 Batteries |
| 8 Volts | - | 6 Batteries | 9 Batteries |
| 12 Volts | 3 Batteries | 4 Batteries | 6 Batteries |
| 24 Volts | - | 2 Batteries | 3 Batteries |
| 36 Volts | 1 Battery | - | 2 Batteries |
| 48 Volts | - | 1 Battery | - |
As one can see, in order to make, for example, a 48-volt battery pack, one needs eight (8) 6V batteries, six (6) 8V batteries, four (4) 12V batteries, two (2) 24V batteries, or one can simply take one (1) 48V battery.
Golf Cart Battery Types
The most common golf cart battery packs are based on wet/flooded lead-acid batteries, AGM/Gel-Cell lead-acid batteries, and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries.
Regardless of the exact chemistry, golf cart batteries are heavy-duty, deep-cycle batteries.
Wet/flooded lead-acid batteries are mostly GC2/GC2H (6V), GC8/GC8H (8V), and GC12 (12V) group batteries. They are not spill-proof, and they are not maintenance-free batteries - one has to regularly add distilled water, and to clean corrosion from the battery terminals.
But, they usually cycle a lot and are somewhat cheaper than AGM/Gel-Cell batteries.
Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) and Gel-Cell lead-acid batteries are Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) batteries that are spill-proof and maintenance-free batteries. These batteries recombine 99% (or even more) of created hydrogen and oxygen back into the water, requiring no refilling during their operating life.
Lithium golf cart batteries are based on Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) chemistry, with each cell featuring a nominal voltage of 3.2 volts.
Lithium batteries are also spill-proof, maintenance-free batteries that can be mounted in any position.
Golf Cart Battery Features
The most important features of good golf cart batteries are:
- they must be as light as possible: obviously, lead-acid batteries are anything but light, making lightweight lithium batteries a very desirable replacement, at least regarding the weight of the battery pack.
- they must be simple to maintain: wet/flooded lead-acid batteries must have their lost water replaced with new distilled/demineralized water, or they can be destroyed rather quickly. On the other hand, AGM/Gel-Cell and lithium batteries are maintenance-free batteries, with no need of refilling or anything similar.
- they must cycle well: lead-acid batteries are able to withstand on average 700-1200 cycles down to 50% DoD, with some models supporting up to 1600 cycles down to 50% DoD. If the Depth of Discharge (DoD) is increased down to 80-100%, the number of cycles is decreased down to 200-500, depending on the exact battery model, age of the battery, and similar.
On the other hand, lithium batteries are able to withstand 4000-6000 cycles (sometimes even more), when being discharged down to 80-100% DoD.
- they must accept charge quickly: lead-acid batteries discharged down to 50% DoD can be safely recharged in 4-6 hours, again, depending on the model. Lithium batteries discharged down to 100% can be safely recharged in 2-3 hours, but if required, many models can be recharged in just 1h!
- capacity drop: when the lead-acid batteries are discharged in 1 (one) hour, their actual capacity drops down to 55-60% of their nominal capacity, with rare lead-acid batteries' 1h actual capacity in the 70+% range. When the lithium batteries are discharged in 1 hour, their capacity loss is just a few %, if any.
- connecting in parallel and series: in order to create larger battery packs (packs with a larger capacity), golf cart batteries sometimes must be connected in parallel. Also, in order to create battery packs with higher voltage, golf cart batteries must sometimes be connected in series. Lead-acid batteries may easily be connected in both parallel and series, while lithium batteries may be connected in parallel and series only if explicitly permitted by their manufacturer.
Note: when connecting batteries in parallel and/or series, be sure to use the very same batteries not only from the same manufacturer but preferably from the same batch.
These are the most basic requirements for golf cart batteries - when getting new ones, be sure to choose according to your own needs and requirements.
The Most Popular GC2 and GC2H Golf Cart Batteries
The following comparison chart lists some of the most popular 6V lead-acid and 12V lithium GC2 and GC2H batteries:
| Model | Battery Chemistry | Voltage (V) / Capacity (Ah) RC (min) |
Weight Review |
| Amstron GC2 | AGM | 6V, 210Ah 475 min @25A; 124 min @75A |
68 lbs; 30.8 kg - |
| Battle Born BBGC2 | LiFePO4 | 12V, 100Ah 240 min @25A |
31 lbs; 14.1 kg - |
| Fullriver DC224-6 GC2 | AGM | 6V, 224Ah 441 min @25A; 113 min @75A |
70 lbs; 31.7 kg - |
| Li Time 48V 30Ah GC2 | LiFePO4 | 48V, 30Ah, 1S8P max. 80A max. cont. |
28 lbs; 12.7 kg - |
| Mighty Max ML200-6 | AGM | 6V, 200Ah - |
63.5 lbs; 28.8 kg - |
| NPP NP6-225Ah | AGM | 6V, 225Ah - |
68.2 lbs; 30.9 kg - |
| PowerStar Crown CR220 | Flooded/Wet | 6V, 220Ah - |
~60 lbs; ~27.2 kg - |
| Relion 24V 60Ah GC2 | LiFePO4 | 24V, 60Ah, 6P max. 100A max. cont. |
34.4 lbs; 15.6 kg - |
| Trojan T-105 | Flooded/Wet | 6V, 225Ah 447 min @25A; 115 min @75A |
64 lbs; 29.0 kg - |
| Trojan T-125 | Flooded/Wet | 6V, 240Ah 488 min @25A; 132 min @75A |
66 lbs; 29.9 kg - |
| Trojan T-145 | Flooded/Wet | 6V, 260Ah 530 min @25A; 145 min @75A |
72 lbs; 32.6 kg |
| UPG UBGC2 | AGM | 6V, 200Ah - |
62.4 lbs; 28.3 kg - |
| U.S. GC2 US2200XC2 | Flooded/Wet | 6V, 232Ah 474 min @25A; 122 min @75A |
61.8 lbs; 28.0 kg - |
| VMAX LFPGC2-12175XTR | LiFePO4 | 12V, 175Ah 420 min @25A |
38.5 lbs; 17.5 kg - |
| VMAX V6-225 GC-2 | AGM | 6V, 225Ah 500 min @25A; 125 min @75A |
72 lbs; 32.6 kg Review |
| VMAX XTR6-235 GC-2 | AGM | 6V, 235Ah 500 min @25A; 130 min @75A |
78 lbs; 35.3 kg - |
| Weize GC2 Battery | AGM | 6V, 210Ah 460 min @25A; 120 min @75A |
67 lbs; 30.4 kg - |
Note: Amazon links in the chart ('Model' column) open in the new windows, feel free to check them for the most up-to-date prices and offers.
Lead-acid GC2 batteries feature a nominal voltage of 6 volts and 20h capacity in the 200-260 Ah range. Also, they are able to provide 25 Amps for up to 530 minutes and 75 Amps for up to 145 minutes.
Lithium GC2 batteries are offered as 12V batteries that feature 100-175 Ah capacity, but with new models emerging on the market, one can expect these numbers to change very soon.
The Most Popular GC8 and GC8H Golf Cart Batteries
GC8 and GC8H batteries are almost exclusively 4-cell lead-acid batteries featuring a nominal voltage of 8 volts and nominal (20h) capacity in the 165-190 Ah range, with an RC value of 290-320 minutes and weight in the 60-75 pounds (~27 - 34 kg) range.
Although one needs fewer 8V batteries to make a battery pack of required voltage than 6V batteries, GC8 and GC8H batteries can't be used to make 12V and 36V battery packs.
These and a few more reasons make GC8 and GC8H batteries not as nearly popular as GC2 and GC2H batteries.
The Most Popular GC12 Golf Cart Batteries
The following chart lists some of the most popular 12V GC12 lead-acid and 12V GC2 lithium batteries, with their most important features and specifications:
| Model | Battery Chemistry | Capacity (Ah) Discharge Rate |
Weight Review |
| Duracell GC12 | Flooded | 150Ah 280 min @25A, 70 min @75A |
85 lbs; 38.5 kg - |
| Interstate GC12 | Flooded | 150Ah 280 min @25A |
84.5 lbs; 38.3 kg - |
| PowerStar GC12 | - | 135Ah 300 min @23.8A |
88 lbs; 40 kg - |
| Trojan T-1275 | Flooded | 150Ah 280 min @25A, 70 min @75A |
82 lbs; 37.2 kg Review |
| VMAXTANKS LFPGC2-12175XTR | LiFePO4 | 170Ah 408 min @25A |
38.5 lbs; 17.5 kg - |
| VMAXTANKS SLR-155 | AGM | 155Ah 350 min @25A, 90 min @75A |
90 lbs; 40.8 kg - |
| VMAXTANKS XTR12-155 | AGM | 155Ah 350 min @25A, 90 min @75A |
91 lbs; 41.2 kg - |
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As one can see, lead-acid GC12 batteries feature nominal capacity in 150-155 Ah range, RC value of 280 to 350 minutes and weigh between 80 and 92 pounds.
Lithium GC12 batteries are very rare, but there are several lithium GC2 12V models, each of which can fit into the GC12 battery compartment.
Most lithium GC2 batteries feature Battery Management Systems (BMS) that allow the user to connect the very same batteries in series in order to achieve higher voltages, like 24V, 36V, and/or 48V.
However, if You are looking for a lithium 48V golf cart battery, the great news is that those batteries are being built and are commonly used in 48V golf carts.
12-Volt Lithium Golf Cart Batteries
The following comparison chart lists some of the most popular 12V lithium golf cart batteries with their most important features and specifications:
| Model | Battery Type Chemistry |
Group Size Capacity (Ah) |
Discharge Currents | Parallel / Series Connections | Weight (lbs/kg) |
| Aicipow PDAC-12100 | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
31 100 |
100A cont. | P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
26 lbs; 11.8 kg |
| Aicipow PDAC-12200 | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 200 |
100A cont. | P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
58 lbs; 26.3 kg |
| AIMS Power LFP12V50A | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
- 50 |
50A cont. 100A 10s |
? | 17.75 lbs; 8.04 kg |
| AIMS Power LFP12V100A | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
31 100 |
100A cont. 200A 10s |
? | 30.2 lbs; 13.7 kg |
| AIMS Power LFP12V200A | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 200 |
160A cont. 350A 10s |
? | 77 lbs; 34.9 kg |
| AIMS Power LFP12V50B | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
- 50 |
50A cont. 100A 10s |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
15.5 lbs; 7.0 kg |
| AIMS Power LFP12V100B | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
31 100 |
100A cont. 200A 10s |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
28.5 lbs; 12.9 kg |
| AIMS Power LFP12V200B | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 200 |
200A cont. 400A 10s |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
62 lbs; 28.1 kg |
| Banshee LFP-31M | Dual Purpose LiFePO4 |
31 100 |
1200 CCA | P: ? S: up to 4 |
24.2 lbs; 11 kg |
| Battle Born BB5012 | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
- 50 |
60A cont. 100A 30s |
P: yes S: up to 4 |
17.6 lbs; ~8.0 kg |
| Battle Born BB10012 | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
31 100 |
100A cont. 200A 30s |
P: yes S: up to 4 |
29 lbs; 13.2 kg |
| Battle Born BB10012H | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
31 100 |
100A cont. 200A 30s |
P: ∞ S: up to 4 |
31 lbs; 14.1 kg |
| Battle Born BBGC2 | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
GC2 100 |
100A cont. 200A 30s |
P: yes S: up to 4 |
31 lbs; 14 kg |
| Bioenno Power BLF-12100WS | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
31 100 |
100A cont. 200A 5s |
(not recommended) | 28.1 lbs; 12.8 kg |
| Chins 12V50Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
- 50 |
50A cont. 150A 5s |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
13.8 lbs; 6.3 kg |
| Chins 12V100Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
31 100 |
100A cont. 300A 5s. |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
23.9 lbs; 10.8 kg |
| Chins 12V200Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 200 |
200A cont. 600A 5s |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
49.4 lbs; 22.4 kg |
| Chins 12V300Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 300 |
200A cont. 600A 5s |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
67.3 lbs; 30.5 kg |
| Chins 12V400Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 400 |
250A cont. 750A 5s |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
86.4 lbs; 39.2 kg |
| Eastup 1250750 | Dual Purpose LiFePO4 |
34R/97R 50 |
750 CCA 930 MCA |
? | 15.43 lbs; ~7.0 kg |
| Eastup 12751000 | Dual Purpose LiFePO4 |
94R 75 |
1000 CCA | ? | 18.5 lbs; 8.4 kg |
| Eco-Worthy 12V50Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
- 50 |
60A cont. | P: unlimited S: up to 4 |
11.9 lbs; 5.4 kg |
| Eco-Worthy 12V100Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
34 100 |
- | P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
23 lbs; 10.4 kg |
| Eco-Worthy 12V150Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
31 150 |
150A cont. | P: unlimited S: up to 4 |
36.7 lbs; 16.6 kg |
| Eco-Worthy 12V200Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
- 200 |
120A cont. | P: unlimited S: up to 4 |
52.9 lbs; 24 kg |
| ExpertPower EP1250 | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
- 50 |
50A cont. 100A 10s |
? | 13 lbs; 5.9 kg |
| ExpertPower EP12100 | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
31 100 |
100A cont. 200A 2s |
? | 22.6 lbs; 10.3 kg |
| ExpertPower EP12200 | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 200 |
150A cont. 200A 3s |
? | 48.3 lbs; 21.9 kg |
| GLI GLIBATT12050 | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
26 50 |
50A cont. 500A 5s(?) |
P: yes S: up to 4 |
12 pounds; 5.5 kg |
| GreenLiFE GL50-50AH | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
21 50 |
50A cont. | Yes | 15 lbs; 6.8 kg |
| GreenLiFE GL80-80AH | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
27 80 |
80A cont. | Yes | 28 lbs; 12.8 kg |
| GreenLiFE GL100-100AH | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
31 100 |
100A cont. 1000A 5s |
Yes | 31 lbs; 14 kg |
| GreenLiFE GL260-260AH | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
8D 260 |
100A cont. 2600A 5A |
Yes | 80 lbs; 36.24 kg |
| JITA 12V100Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
31 100 |
100A cont. | P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
24.2 lbs; ~11.0 kg |
| JITA 12V200Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 200 |
200A cont. | P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
48.9 lbs; 22.2 kg |
| JITA 12V300Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 300 |
200A cont. | P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
59.5 lbs; 27 kg |
| JITA 12V400Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D(6D) 400 |
200A cont. 400A 5s |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
83.7 lbs; 37.9 kg |
| Kunmo LF-12100 | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
75 100 |
100A cont. | ? | 25.3 lbs; 11.5 kg |
| LiTime (Ampere Time) 12V 50Ah Plus | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
- 50 |
50A cont. 100A 5s |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
14.3 lbs; 6.5 kg |
| LiTime (Ampere Time) 12V 100Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
31 100 |
100A cont. 280A 5s |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
24.25 lbs; 11 kg |
| LiTime 12V 100Ah Mini | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
24 100 |
100A cont. 250A 5s |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
19 lbs; 8.6 kg |
| LiTime (Ampere Time) 12V 200Ah Plus | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 200 |
200A cont. 400A 5s |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
52.3 lbs; 23.7 kg |
| LiTime (Ampere Time) 12V 300Ah Plus | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (8D) 300 |
200A cont. 400A 5s |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
63 lbs; 28.54 kg |
| LiTime (Ampere Time) 12V 400Ah Plus | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
8D 400 |
250A cont. 750A 5s |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
86.2 lbs; 39.1 kg |
| Lossigy 12V100Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
- 100 |
50A cont. | P: up to 10 S: up to 4 |
23.8 lbs; 10.8 kg |
| Lossigy 12V200Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D 200 |
100A cont. | P: no limit (10?) S: up to 4 |
46 lbs; 20.9 kg |
| Lossigy 12V300Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 300 |
200A cont. | P: up to 10 S: up to 4 |
72 lbs; 32.6 kg |
| Lossigy 12V400Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 400 |
200A cont. | P: up to 10 S: up to 4 |
95 lbs; 43 kg |
| Mighty Max ML100-12LI | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
30H 100 |
100A cont. 200A 15s |
P: up to 4 S: not allowed |
29.54 lbs; 13.4 kg |
| Mighty Max ML4D-LI | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 200 |
- | P: up to 4 S: not allowed |
48 lbs; 21.8 kg |
| PacPow 12V 100Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
31 100 |
100A cont. 300A 10s |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
27.56 lbs; 12.5 kg |
| Pionergy 12V200Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 200 |
200A cont. | P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
46.1 lbs; 20.9 kg |
| Pionergy 12V300Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 300 |
200A cont. | P: up to 2 S: up to 4 |
71.2 lbs; 32.3 kg |
| Power Queen 12V100Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
31 100 |
100A cont. | P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
25.25 lbs; 11.0 kg |
| Power Queen 12V200Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 200 |
100A cont. | P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
48.28 lbs; 21.9 kg |
| Power Queen 12V300Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 300 |
200A cont. | P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
62.8 lbs; 28.5 kg |
| Renogy RNG-BATT-LFP-12-50 | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
- 50 |
50A cont. | P: yes S: not allowed |
14.77 lbs; 6.7 kg |
| Renogy RBT100LFP12S-G1 | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
- 100 |
100A cont. | P: yes S: not allowed |
26 lbs; 11.8 kg |
| Renogy RNG-BATT-LFP-12-170 | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
- 170 |
125A cont. | ? | 46.3 lbs; 20.97 kg |
| Scream Power 12V100Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
31 100 |
? | P: ? S: no |
24.3 lbs; 11 kg |
| Scream Power 12V400Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
- 400 |
400A cont. 800A peak |
? | 81.4 lbs; 36.9 kg |
| Vatrer 12V 100Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
31 100 |
100A cont. | P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
33 lbs; 15 kg |
| Vatrer 12V 200Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D 200 |
100A cont. | P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
48.5 lbs; 22 kg |
| VMAXTANKS LF27-12100 | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
27 100 |
125A cont. 350A 3s |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
25.3 lbs; 11.5 kg |
| VMAXTANKS LFPU1-1245 | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
U1 45 |
45A cont. 100A 3s |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
10.8 lbs; 4.9 kg |
| VMAXTANKS VPG12C-50Li | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
U1 50 |
50A cont. 100A 5s 150A 3s |
P: up to 2 S: not allowed |
12 lbs; 5.5 kg |
| Waterblade LFP 100-12.8 | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
- 100 |
80A cont. 400A 1s |
? | 29 lbs; 13.2 kg |
| Weize FPLI-12100AH | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
31 100 |
100A cont. 200-250A surge |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
26.4 lbs; 12.0 kg |
| Weize TPLI-12200AH | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 200 |
100A cont. 200A 3s |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
27.6(?) lbs; 12.5(?) kg |
| Weize TPLI-12300AH | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 300 |
200A cont. 400A 3s |
P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
60.5 lbs; 27.4 kg |
| Wingda W100-12V100AH | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
31 100 |
50A cont. | P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
23.8 lbs; 10.8 kg |
| Wingda W200-12V200AH | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 200 |
100A cont. | P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
48.9 lbs; 22.15 kg |
| Wingda W300-12V300AH | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
8D 300 |
200A cont. | P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
70.54 lbs; 31.95 kg |
| Zooms 12V 100Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
31 100 |
100A cont. | P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
25.35 lbs; 11.5 kg |
| Zooms 12V 200Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 200 |
200A cont. | P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
49.6 lbs; 22.5 kg |
| Zooms 12V 300Ah | Deep Cycle LiFePO4 |
4D (6D) 300 |
200A cont. | P: up to 4 S: up to 4 |
62.83 lbs; 28.5 kg |
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One of the main features of lithium batteries one has to check are maximum constant discharge current and maximum pulse current - if the golf cart draws more than that, the built-in BMS will protect the batteries by disconnecting them from the electric circuit.
Also, when connecting them in series/parallel, always adhere to the manufacturer's recommendations.
For example, if you are planning on making a battery pack consisting of 8 (eight) Battle Born BB10012 12V 100Ah Lithium Batteries (Amazon link, the link opens in the new window) in 4S2P, the new battery pack will have the following specifications:
Nominal Capacity: 400Ah,
Nominal Voltage: 48V,
Maximum Continuous Discharge Current: 200A,
Maximum Pulse Discharge Current: 400A 30s,
Battery Pack Weight: ~232 pounds (~105 kg).
So, the maximum continuous output power is ~9600W, with a surge power of ~19kW - really not bad for ~ a 232-pound heavy battery pack.
Using 12V lithium batteries, users can easily create 24V, 36V and 48V battery packs.
24-Volt Lithium Golf Cart Batteries
The following comparison chart lists some of the most popular 24V lithium golf cart batteries with their most important features and specifications:
| Model | Group Size Capacity |
Discharge Performances |
Parallel Conn. Series Conn. |
Weight (lbs/kg) |
| Battle Born BB5024 | - 50 |
60A cont. 100A 30s |
P: yes S: 2 |
29 lbs; 13.2 kg |
| BtrPower 24V 140Ah | 4D (6D) 140 |
100A cont. 200A 5s |
P: 4 S: 2 |
53 lbs; 24 kg |
| CHINS 24V 100Ah | 4D (6D) 100 |
100A cont. 300A 3s |
? | 51 lbs; 23.2 kg |
| CHINS 24V 200Ah | 8D 200 |
200A cont. 600A 5s |
P: 4 S: 2 |
86.4 lbs; 39.2 kg |
| CloudEnergy 24V 150Ah | - 150 |
100A cont. | P: 4 S: 2 |
64 lbs; 29 kg |
| CloudEnergy 24V 300Ah | - 300 |
200A cont. | P: 16 S: ? |
125.8 lbs; 57 kg |
| DJLBERMPW 24V 100Ah | 4D (6D) 100 |
100A cont. | ? | 47.1 lbs; 21.4 kg |
| ECO-WORTHY 24V 100Ah | - 100 |
100A cont. | P: 4 S: ? |
51.1 lbs; 23.2 kg |
| Enduro Power 24V 50Ah | 24 50 |
50A cont. | Yes | 24.8 lbs; 11.3 kg |
| Enduro Power 24V 100Ah | 4D 100Ah |
100A cont. | Yes | 43.3 lbs; 19.6 kg |
| ExpertPower EP2450 | 31 50 |
100A cont. 120A 2s |
P: 4 S: 2 |
24 lbs; 10.9 kg |
| Fly Power 24V 60Ah | 31 60 |
60A cont. 120A 3-5s |
P: no limit S: 5 (?) |
- |
| HiMASSi 24V 200Ah | 8D 200 |
200A cont. | P: 10 S: 2 |
88.1 lbs; 40 kg |
| JITA 24V 100Ah | 4D (6D) 100 |
100A cont. | P: 4 S: 2 |
46.3 lbs; 21 kg |
| LANGETUR 24V 240Ah | - 240 |
150A cont.(?) | ? | 92.6 lbs; ~42 kg |
| LiTime (Ampere Time) 24V 100Ah | 4D (6D) 100 |
100A cont. 280A 5s |
P: 4 S: 2 |
47.4 lbs; 21.5 kg |
| LiTime (Ampere Time) 24V 200Ah | 8D 200 |
200A cont. 750A 5s |
P: 4 S: 2 |
85.54 lbs; 38.8 kg |
| MOSEWORTH 24V 100Ah | 4D (6D) 100 |
100A cont. | P: no limit S: 3 |
- |
| OGRPHY 24V 100Ah | 4D (6D) 100 |
100A cont. | P: 4 S: 2 |
51.8 lbs; 23.5 kg |
| Redodo 24V 100Ah | 4D 100 |
100A cont. | P: 4 S: 2 |
48.1 lbs; 21.8 kg |
| RoyPow 24V 50Ah | - 50 |
75A cont. 100A surge (s?) |
? | 33 lbs; ~15 kg |
| RoyPow 24V 80Ah | - 80 |
? | ? | 53.6 kg; 24.3 kg |
| Scream Power 24V 40Ah | 24 40 |
32-40A cont. | ? | 20.9 lbs; 9.5 kg |
| Scream Power 24V 60Ah | 31 60 |
50-60A cont. | ? | 30.9 lbs; 14 kg |
| Scream Power 24V 80Ah | 4D (6D) 80 |
65-80A cont. | ? | 41.9 lbs; 19 kg |
| Scream Power 24V 100Ah | 4D (6D) 100 |
80-100A cont. | ? | ? |
| Scream Power 24V 120Ah | 4D (6D) 120 |
96-120A cont. | ? | 68.3 lbs; 31 kg |
| Scream Power 24V 200Ah | - 200 |
160-200A cont. | ? | 81.6 lbs; 37 kg |
| Timeusb 24V 100Ah LiFePO4 | 4D 100 |
100A cont. | P: 4 S: 2 |
45.6 lbs; 20.7 kg |
| Timeusb 24V 200Ah LiFePO4 | 8D 200 |
200A cont. | P: 4 S: 2 |
80.2 lbs; 36.4 kg |
| VATRER 24V 100Ah | 4D 100 |
100A cont. | P: 4 S: 2 |
44.1 lbs; ~20kg |
| Weize 24V 100Ah | 4D (6D) 100 |
100A cont. 200A 3s |
P: 4 S: ? |
48.5 lbs; 22 kg |
| Weize 24V 200Ah | 4D (6D) 100 |
100A cont. 200A 3s |
P: 4 S: ? |
81.4 lbs; 36.9 kg |
| XZNY 24V 100Ah | - 100 |
120A cont. 300A 5s |
P: 4 S: 2 |
41.1 lbs; 18.65 kg |
| XZNY 24V 200Ah | 8D 200 |
200A cont. | P: 4 S: 2 |
80.46 lbs; 36.49 kg |
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24V lithium batteries can be used to create 24V (1SxxP) and 48V (2SxxP) battery packs.
However, they cannot be used to create 36V battery packs since connecting 12V and 24V lithium battery packs is not allowed, although it theory they "may" work.
But, if you need a 36V battery pack, either go for 12V batteries and connect them in 3SxxP configuration, or go for 36V lithium batteries.
36-Volt Lithium Golf Cart Batteries
The following comparison chart lists some of the most popular 36V lithium golf cart batteries with their most important features and specifications:
| Model | Group Size Capacity |
Discharge Currents |
Parallel Conn. Series Conn. |
Weight (lbs/kg) |
| CHINS 36V 100Ah LiFePO4 | 8D 100Ah |
100A cont. | Yes | 63.2 lbs; 28.7 kg |
| DEESPEAK 36V 80Ah LiFePO4 | 4D/6D 80 |
80A cont. 160A 3-5s |
P: Yes S: No |
56.1 lbs; 25.4 kg |
| DEESPEAK 36V 100Ah LiFePO4 | 4D/6D 100 |
100A cont. 200A 3-5s |
P: Yes S: No |
62.7 lbs; 28.4 kg |
| Fly Power 36V100Ah | 4D/6D 100 |
100A cont. 200A 3-5s |
Yes | - |
| Kepworth 36V80Ah | 4D/6D 80 |
64-80A cont. | ? | 56.5 lbs; 25.6 kg |
| Kepworth 36V 100Ah | 4D/6D 100 |
100A cont. | P:? S: No |
62.9 lbs; 28.5 kg |
| Lossigy 36V 100Ah LiFePO4 | 8D 100Ah |
100A cont 500A 5s |
P: 4 S: No |
? |
| Lynx 36V 200Ah LiFePO4 | - 200Ah |
400A | Yes | 114 lbs; 51.7 kg |
| MoseWorth 36V100Ah | 4D/6D 100 |
- | Not recommended | ? |
| OCELL 36V 60Ah LiFePO4 | - 60 |
80A cont. | P: 5 S: ? |
~40 lbs; ~18.2 kg |
| Scream Power 36V40Ah | 95R 40 |
40A cont. 80A surge (s?) |
? | 28.7 lbs; 13 kg |
| Scream Power 36V80Ah | 4D/6D 80 |
80A cont. 160A surge (s?) |
? | 57.2 lbs; 25.9 kg |
| Scream Power 36V100Ah | 4D/6D 100 |
100A cont. 200A surge (s?) |
? | 70.5 lbs; 31.94 kg |
| Scream Power 36V120Ah | - 120 |
120A cont. 240A surge (s?) |
? | 83.8 lbs; 39.96 kg |
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36V lithium battery packs can be used to create 36V (1SxxP) or rarely 72V (2SxxP) battery packs, although many manufacturers are not allowing users to connect their 36V batteries in series.
48-Volt Lithium Golf Cart Batteries
The following comparison chart lists some of the most popular 48V lithium golf cart batteries with their most important features and specifications:
| Model | Group Size Capacity |
Discharge Currents | Parallel Conn. Series Conn. |
Weight |
| CHINS 48V 100Ah Battery | 8D 100Ah |
100A cont. 300A 3s |
P: 4 S: no |
87 lbs; 39.4 kg |
| Cloudenergy 48V 150Ah Cabinet | - 150Ah |
100Ah cont. | P: 16 S: ? |
126.8 lbs; 57.5 kg |
| Cloudenergy 48V 150Ah Golf Cart | - 150Ah |
150A cont. 300A surge |
? | 125.7 lbs; 57 kg |
| Cloudenergy 48V 150Ah Stackable | - 150Ah |
100Ah cont. | P: 16 S: ? |
135.5 lbs; 61.4 kg |
| Cloudenergy 48V 150Ah Wall Mounted | - 150Ah |
100Ah cont. | P: 16 S: ? |
135.6 lbs; 61.5 kg |
| DEESPAEK 48V 100Ah Battery | - 100Ah |
100A cont. 200A 3-5s |
? | 81.6 lbs; 37kg |
| ECO-WORTHY 48V 50Ah Battery | - 50Ah |
50A cont. | P: 4 S: ? |
51 lbs; 23.1 kg |
| ExpertPower EP48100 Battery | - 100Ah |
100A cont. | P: yes S: ? |
98 lbs; 44.4 kg |
| FLLYROWER 48V 100Ah Battery | - 100 Ah |
100A cont. 200A 3-5s |
P: yes S: 5 |
- |
| FOIIOE 48V 110Ah Battery | 8D 110 Ah |
100A cont. 300A 5s |
P: 6 S: no |
- |
| Go Battery 48Volt 100Ah Battery | - 100 Ah |
120A cont. 300A peak |
P: yes S: ? |
91 lbs; 41.2 kg |
| LiTime (Ampere Time) 48V 100Ah Battery | 8D 100 Ah |
100A cont. | P: 4 S: no |
95.9 lbs; 43.4 kg |
| LOSSIGY 48V 100Ah Battery | 8D 100Ah |
100A cont. | P: 4 S: 4(?) |
- |
| LVGOO 48V 100Ah Battery | - 100Ah |
100A cont. | P: yes S: ? |
95 lbs; 43 kg |
| Lynx 48V 100Ah Battery | - 100 Ah |
100A cont. | Yes | 89 lbs; 40.3 kg |
| OCELL 48V 40Ah Battery | - 40 Ah |
80A cont. | Up to 4 P/S. | 44 lbs; 20 kg |
| OCELL 48V 60Ah Battery | 8D 60Ah |
100A cont. | P: 10 S: ? |
62.2 lbs; 28.2 kg |
| OCELL 48V 100Ah Battery | - 100Ah |
100A cont. | P: 4 S: ? |
93.9 lbs; 42.6 kg |
| OGRPHY 48V 100Ah Battery | 8D 100Ah |
100A cont. | P: 4 S: ? |
88.1 lbs; 40kg |
| Redodo 48V 100Ah Battery | - 100Ah |
100A cont. | P: 4 S: ? |
95.1 lbs; 43.1 kg |
| RELiON Insight 30Ah 48V Battery | GC2 30 Ah |
100A cont. 200A 15s |
P: yes S: ? |
34.4 lbs; 15.6 kg |
| Renogy 48V 50Ah Battery | - 50 Ah |
50A cont. | P: yes S: no |
60.8 lbs; 27.6 kg |
| Scream Power 48v 80Ah Battery | 4D (6D) 80 Ah |
80A cont. | ? | 77 lbs; 34.9 kg |
| Scream Power 48v 100Ah Battery | - 100 Ah |
100A cont. | ? | 94.7 lbs; 42.9 kg |
| Vatrer Power 48V 105Ah Battery | 8D 105Ah |
200A cont. 400A 35s 600A 3s |
? | 102.5 lbs; 46.5 kg |
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One of the main features of the 48V lithium golf cart batteries is that they can be connected in parallel in order to achieve the required capacity and required output power - the maximum number of batteries in parallel depends on the battery model.
Although lithium golf cart batteries initially cost more than the lead-acid batteries, due to the weight savings, a larger number of supported charging/discharging cycles, faster recharge, generally lower self-discharge rate, and similar, lithium golf cart batteries, in the long run, save both time and money.
Just be sure to connect, charge, and use them according to the manufacturers' recommendations.
How Long Do Golf Cart Batteries Last
How long the golf cart battery will last depends on many details, including:
- battery chemistry: Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries support up to 10x more charging/discharging cycles than properly maintained lead-acid batteries,
- depth of discharge (DoD): batteries regularly discharged down to 100% will not last as long as batteries regularly discharged down to, for example, 80% DoD.
- storage conditions: for the batteries to last longer, the batteries must be stored properly - extreme temperatures should be avoided, lead-acid batteries should be stored fully charged connected to good battery maintainer, and lithium batteries should generally be stored semi-charged, etc.
Generally, good lead-acid batteries should last at least 250-400 charging cycles down to 80-100% DoD, while LiFePO4 batteries should last 2000+ cycles down to 100% DoD, with some models promising 5000+ cycles down to 80% DoD.
Note: still considering lithium batteries expensive? Initially, yes, they do cost more than lead-acid batteries, especially tough and durable models, but in the long run, they save money, especially in heavy cycling applications like electric golf carts...