feature article
mar
2019
LITHIUM BATTERIES
YES OR NO
W
hy use lithium-
ion battery in
golf cart? Many
people know
that lithium-ion batteries
are commonly used in
cell phones, but it’s not
common for golf carts.
However, some golf cart
owners convert golf cart
batteries into lithium-ion
batteries. This is why many
people become curious
whether or not it’s a better
idea to do so.
It’s important to answer
such questions because
this isn’t just about the
convenience of converting
to another battery, but the
safety of lithium-ion as a
golf cart battery.
Although it’s not easy to find the exact answer because some
information is too complex to explain, we will provide you with
the best possible answer that is easy for you to understand.
To help you further, here are the pros and cons of using lithi-
um-ion battery in a golf cart.
PROS
1. Longer Life
Traditional golf cart batteries have an average of 500 charge cy-
cles; however, lithium-ion batteries can reach up to 5,000 charge
cycles. This means that it takes time and enormous energy
before it gets depleted.
Wet golf cart batteries can last for many years when maintained
properly. Despite that, their lives are usually only 50% of the
average life of a lithium battery.
2. Lighter
Most golf cart batteries are big and heavy, and they don’t take up
too much space, but also add to the weight of a golf cart. Such a
heavy load requires more power, and this brings additional work
to the battery.
Lithium-ion batteries, on the other hand, are much lighter than
traditional golf batteries. This makes the golf cart move quicker
and smoother without the need to consume too much power,
and the battery is much smaller.
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