Have you found yourself wondering how many batteries there are in a golf cart? Maybe the time has come to change your golf cart’s batteries and you want to know if you can change how many batteries it uses?
Or are you curious and want to know more? No matter what the reason might be, we have the answer for you!
Knowing how many batteries a golf cart needs can be tricky, especially if you have never had to change batteries in one before. You head online to see if you can find out more, but are met with conflicting information that leaves you confused and frustrated.
Disappointed, you start to wonder if you will ever find out how many batteries a golf cart needs.
Well, no more! Today, we are here with the answers you need! Keep reading to find out how many batteries are in a golf cart and everything you need to know about them!
How Many Batteries Are In A Golf Cart?
Let’s dive straight into it! A golf cart will typically have four, six, or eight batteries. These batteries are responsible for powering your golf cart, moving it across the green, and controlling the lights.
Typically, there are four different batteries used in a golf cart. They are:
- AGM Lead Acid Batteries
- Flooded Lead Acid Batteries
- Gel Lead Acid Batteries
- Lithium-Ion Golf Cart Batteries
These deep-cycle batteries must be recharged and cared for properly to ensure that they work correctly and don’t break before their time. You can expect your golf cart battery to last for several years if you follow the correct care instructions for the type of battery your cart has.
The number of batteries in your golf cart often varies depending on the voltage of the batteries. Your golf cart will either have a voltage of 48 or 36 volts (V). Your batteries will be kept in a single system that looks like a large box or block.
For those with 36V batteries, your golf cart will have six batteries, all containing six volts of power. A 48V golf cart often has six batteries containing 8V of power. Occasionally, your 48V cart will use 12V batteries.
This means your golf cart would have four batteries instead of six, with each battery having 12V of power.
You must know the voltage of your golf cart to best work out how many batteries (and what voltage) it needs!
How Do I Know How Many Batteries My Golf Cart Has?
The easiest way is to check the user manual that came with your golf cart! In this manual, you will find information about the voltage of your golf cart and how many batteries it requires.
You should also find a diagram that will show you where the batteries are stored and information on changing and charging your batteries.
If your golf cart comes with batteries, then be sure to ask how many batteries are in the cart and their voltage! It is also worth knowing what type of batteries are in the cart so you know straightaway how to care for and charge them correctly!
If you don’t have the user manual for the golf cart, you can search online for a PDF copy that you can download. Simply search for the make and model of your golf cart followed by ‘user manual’, and a PDF version to download should pop up.
It’s worth downloading a copy even if you have a paper copy, so should anything happen you can access information about the golf cart!
Alternatively, you can contact the manufacturer directly. They can provide you with the information you need about your golf cart and answer any questions you might have about the batteries.
You can also check to see how many batteries your golf cart has by opening the battery pack! You can use the manual to see where your batteries are stored, or use an online tutorial to see where the batteries are stored and how to locate them.
Once you have found the battery pack, you can simply count to see how many batteries there are!
Can I Change How Many Batteries My Golf Cart Needs?
Yes, you can! Depending on how the golf cart is used, you could swap out your six batteries for two, three, or even four batteries! We recommend doing this with lithium batteries rather than lead-acid batteries.
Lithium batteries tend to be more scalable, providing you with the flexibility to change the number of batteries that you are using.
You will need to ensure that you have the correct voltage when changing the number of batteries in your golf cart. So if your golf cart runs on 48V, make sure that the total voltage of your batteries equals 48V, otherwise, the cart won’t run!
You also need to consider how steep your golf course is when deciding to reduce the number of batteries in your cart. If the course is particularly hilly, you might struggle to move the cart up the steep hills with a lower number of batteries!
It is also worth consulting the user manual of your golf cart. Some will provide you with instructions that will allow you to change the number of batteries in your golf carts. Others will state whether or not it is possible to change the number of batteries in your golf cart.
Make sure you follow the instructions carefully, as failing to do so could void your warranty!
Final Thoughts
And there you have it, your golf cart could have four, six, or eight batteries! They will usually have a total voltage of 36V or 48V, spread equally across the batteries.
These batteries can be changed or reduced in numbers if you have lithium-ion batteries, but you need to have the same total voltage and you must care for your batteries correctly to ensure their longevity and smooth running of your golf cart.
Hi, my name is Garratt Shmidt and I have been playing golf in my spare time for almost a decade.
Before I found a passion for golf, I didn’t see the appeal. I thought it was slow, repetitive, and quite frankly boring.
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