Lithium Golf Carts | Golf Cart Sales | Golf Cart Lithium Battery

Our website Lithium Golf Carts features golf cart lithium batteries we have for sale, along with golf carts that come with a lithium battery already installed. Most golf carts come with the standard lead-acid battery system, where the Evolution, Kodiak, and T-Sport golf carts come with a high-capacity lithium battery. Evolution golf carts are the current industry-leading cart brand, as they come standard with many accessories that other golf carts need installed, such as a lithium battery, color-matched two-tone seats, color-matched custom 14 inch rims, and a touchscreen that shows the radio/Bluetooth controls, as well as a backup camera and hands-free phone calls.

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To read about the benefits of switching to a lithium battery, check out our blog on our different lithium battery brands.

Lithium Golf Carts

Evolution Golf Cart

lithium golf carts, golf cart sales, golf cart lithium batteryAs low speed vehicles (LSVs), Evolution golf carts all come with a 17-digit VIN number, and features standard to regular cars like head lights, tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals, which allows them to be registered as LSVs and become street legal. When a cart is street legal, it is able to be driven on any public road with a posted speed limit of 35mph or less. Evolution golf carts can reach a maximum speed of 24mph, and come standard with a high-capacity lithium battery, able to travel up to approximately 80-100 miles on a charge. With an Evolution lithium battery – also made by Evolution -, it can take as little as 2 hours to charge the cart, depending on the size of the battery.

Evolution golf carts can also have a number of accessories installed, including a Bluetooth sound system, touchscreen with speedometer and backup camera, a microphone for hands-free phone calls, color-matched two-tone seats, and color-matched 14 inch rims – most golf cart tires only have 10 or 12 inch rims. All models can be fitted with a dust cover, enclosure, and windshield shade, and the option of installing a different front bumper or brush guard is also available. A clipboard for a golf score card can be installed on the steering wheel, and other golf accessories like a sand bottle, golf ball washer, and golf bag holder are also offered. Evolution also has a cooler able to be installed, and several different colored cupholder inserts.

More on Evolution golf carts: Evolution Classic, Evolution Forester, and Evolution D3

Kodiak Lithium Golf Carts

lithium golf carts, golf cart sales, golf cart lithium batteryKodiak golf cart is unique in the golf cart industry, in that each one has the largest golf car cabin in its class, making it ideal for drivers and passengers who are tall with its wide open space for leg room. Another feature is the folding rear footrest – the footrest on the back of the cart can be folded in to make the cart shorter, creating more space for storage. Kodiak golf carts are available in two body styles – the Defender and the Apex. Both carts have the same premium features and can travel up to 25mph, and differ in the shape of their bodies. The Apex has a more triangle shape to its front end, with a hexagon pattern across the grill structure in front, while the Defender is more squared and has a chrome grill. The headlights, sides, and fenders are also shaped differently. Kodiak golf carts have a 2 year warranty.

Kodiak golf carts also come with a 48V 105AH Eco brand lithium battery, with an 8 year warranty. Not only are Eco lithium batteries 80% lighter than lead-acid batteries, the standard in most golf carts, they are 30% lighter than other lithium batteries! Guaranteed to work with any motor and controller upgrades that may be performed, Eco lithium batteries have a higher battery management system (BMS) than most other lithium batteries, and are not only zero maintenance, but have a 2.5 hour charging time too.

More on the Kodiak golf cart: Kodiak Golf Cart

T-Sport Golf Cart

lithium golf carts, golf cart sales, golf cart lithium batteryThe T-Sport 6 passenger lifted golf cart is a street legal LSV that comes fully loaded with a 17-digit VIN number and a high performance 105AH lithium battery. The T-Sport 6 passenger lifted golf cart has 4 forward facing seats and 2 rear seats facing backward, and they come with custom two-tone padded luxury seats. All safety features needed to make it a street legal vehicle are in place – headlights, tail lights, brake lights, DOT windshield with wiper, DOT 3-point seat belts, a horn, and a speed range of 20-25mph. This cart is allowed on public roads that have a posted speed limit of 35mph or less.

The T-Sport 6 passenger lifted golf cart also comes with many accessories that need to be purchased an installed in other golf carts, including a 105AH lithium battery, Bluetooth sound system,  backup camera, two-tone custom seats, windshield wiper, custom steering wheel, and padded cupholder armrests on the back seats. This cart is also unique in that it has 14-inch wheel rims, while most golf carts have 10 or 12-inch rims.

More on the T-Sport golf cart: T-Sport Golf Cart

Golf Cart Lithium Battery | RoyPow Batteries | Lithium Ion Battery

One of our best-selling golf cart lithium battery is the RoyPow lithium battery kit, which comes with everything you need to easily convert your golf cart from a lead-acid battery system to a lithium battery. Switching from lead-acid to lithium comes with several benefits, including no battery maintenance – such as waterfilling or terminal cleaning/tightening -, a much longer life, a much longer driving range, a much faster charging time, much less weight on the golf cart – up to 400 pounds less, depending on the kind of lithium battery -, and many more charging cycles. Lead-acid batteries only last around 1 to 2 years while lithium batteries can last up to 10 years, and our RoyPow batteries can recharge completely in just 5 hours, while lead-acid batteries can take up to 18 hours to fully recharge if they are very low.

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We just launched a website – RoyPow Batteries – for our RoyPow golf cart lithium battery kits, which includes the 56AH, 100AH, and 160AH. The 56AH battery can travel approximately 30-35 miles on a charge, while the 100AH can travel about 60-65 miles on a charge, and the 160AH can travel about 90-95 miles on a charge. A RoyPow lithium battery has multiple built-in safety measures, such as fire detection systems, water spray systems, flammable volatile monitoring and alarms, battery box warnings and protections, battery operating situation monitoring, and anti-collision, along with many other active safety systems. You can learn more about each type of battery by visiting and viewing the different pages for each battery.

Below are some more of the golf cart lithium battery brands we have available. To order, visit Prime Cart Parts or contact us using our contact form.

Allied Golf Cart Lithium Battery

golf cart lithium battery, roypow batteries, lithium ion batteryUnlike standard lead-acid golf cart batteries, only one of the Allied lithium battery is needed for the golf cart. When removing a system of lead-acid batteries – often 6 to 8 70-pound batteries – and replacing them with a single, 71 pound Allied battery, between approximately 300 and 400 pounds of weight is removed from the golf cart, greatly improving performance. The Allied battery is also easy to install, and is referred to as “drop-in ready”.

The battery is great for long-term storage, as it has its own storage mode. To store correctly: fully charge the battery, unplug charger, flip the golf cart switch to tow mode, and press the power button on the side of the Allied battery. This puts it into storage mode – great for snowbirds leaving their carts in storage. The Allied battery also works with upgraded motors and controllers. From fleet to performance, Allied has the right battery to run your golf cart or ATV vehicle perfectly.

Learn more about the Allied lithium battery by reading our pages about the 65AH battery and 105AH battery.

ProVolt Lithium Battery

golf cart lithium battery, roypow batteries, lithium ion batteryThe ProVolt lithium battery is designed to easily replace a system of lead-acid batteries in a 48V golf cart, and offers several benefits, including no maintenance, no harmful chemical fumes, a much longer range with a significantly shorter charging time, and a much longer life. Most standard golf cart batteries only last 1 to 2 years, with around 500 charging cycles, while a ProVolt battery can be charged approximately 3,500 times over a period of about 10 years. Each battery is put through strict quality control and testing, which includes using rigorous vibration tests developed by Volkswagon engineers.

ProVolt batteries are available in 105AH, best for 4 passenger golf carts, and 176AH, recommended for 6 passenger golf carts. Our ProVolt battery kit comes with everything necessary to convert a 48V golf cart, including the battery, charger, mounting brackets, and adaptor. The ProVolt charger is automatic and is designed to shut off when charging is complete, and charges at a rate of 25amp. A ProVolt lithium battery  is also significantly lighter than a system of lead-acid batteries, weighing under 200 pounds. Because only one is needed as opposed to multiple 6V, 8V, or 12V lead-acid batteries, the less weight on the golf cart improves performance, speed, and can even increase the overall life of the golf cart.

Read more about ProVolt lithium batteries by reading our pages on the 105AH battery and the 176AH battery.

50AH Golf Cart Lithium Battery

golf cart lithium battery, roypow batteries, lithium ion batteryOur new universal 48V 50AH golf cart lithium battery kit fits in all types of golf cart, including the most popular brands EZGO, Club Car, Yamaha, etc. This kit includes everything needed to convert a 48V golf cart from a lead-acid battery system to a lithium battery – the battery, charger, adaptor, and mounting brackets for your specific golf cart. Features include up to 3,000 charging cycles, fast recharging time, much longer driving range, and much less weight than lead-acid batteries. Our 50AH lithium battery weighs just 40.3 pounds.

Read about the 50AH battery here.

RoyPow Batteries

Check out our new website RoyPow Batteries for more information on RoyPow lithium batteries, and use our contact form for any questions you may have.

Mobile Golf Car Repair | Golf Cart Service | Palm Beach Golf Cart Repair

Opa-locka Golf Cart knows the importance of golf cart service – we have a page detailing our various services here -, and at our service center in Lantana, we perform many different kinds of maintenance on golf carts of all brands. We’ve just launched a new website all about our golf cart service – Mobile Golf Car Repair, where we go into detail about the various services we carry out on golf carts.

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At Mobile Golf Car Repair, we offer golf cart service for a variety of industry-leading golf cart brands, such as EZGO, Club Car, and Yamaha, as well as various brands such as Advanced EV, Icon®, Evolution, Tomberlin, and more. You can expect a swift, professional diagnosis from our factory-trained technicians and specialists. All of our parts and accessories come with a warranty to ensure your total satisfaction. In addition to our competitive prices, we are also well-equipped to work on all golf cart types, styles, and models available in the market. Our wide range of services that we provide include:

  • Air filter change
  • Batteries and battery cables
  • Belt testing and replacement
  • Bodywork
  • Brakes
  • Cart customization
  • Electrical connections
  • Engine repairs
  • Golf cart wheel alignments
  • Oil change
  • Replacement of spark plugs
  • Suspension replacement

At Mobile Golf Car Repair, along with our affordable pricing and top-notch, professional service, we also demonstrate:

COMMENDABLE MOBILE GOLF CAR REPAIR CUSTOMER SERVICE

One of our main objectives as a golf cart repair company is the satisfaction of our customers, and the continuous improvement of our capacities along with the continued competitiveness of our services. We always strive to offer commendable customer service that meets all the demands and requirements of our clients.

One of our priorities is to facilitate contact with our proficient team and establish a relationship with our clients based on trust and professionalism. We are committed to providing you with a hassle-free experience through our prompt response, customer courtesy, and the help of our certified golf cart mechanics.

FIRST-CLASS TRAINING AND PROFESSIONALISM

Although maintaining and repairing golf carts does not seem to be a complicated job, you still need a knowledgeable professional with extensive training and experience to oversee repairs and maintenance. At Mobile Golf Car Repair, we only employ factory-trained mechanics with a proven track record of knowledge, expertise, and skills.

Our certified team of technicians makes it a point to regularly attend factory classes to learn innovative ways of maintaining and repairing various golf carts. They fully understand the ins and outs of golf cart parts and systems, for both electric golf carts and gas golf carts. You can rest assured that your golf cart is in good hands with us.

SWIFT TURNAROUND & CONVENIENCE

We provide a swift turnaround with outstanding results on all of our golf cart repair and maintenance services. Our skilled team of mechanics has an outstanding reputation for completing golf cart repair work within the agreed time. We also offer mobile golf car repair services so you don’t have to deal with the hassle of moving your golf cart to a different location.

We come to you, wherever you are in West Palm Beach, Florida, with our cutting-edge tools, expert mechanics, and breadth of experience to fix the issue on the spot. Because we service all models, from Club Car, EZGO, Cushman, and GEM, to Icon®, Advanced EV, Tomberlin, Yamaha, and Bad Boy, our sole mission is keeping your golf cart running all year round. With Mobile Golf Car Repair, you can finally get the golf cart repair and maintenance services you truly deserve.

PREMIUM QUALITY PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Whether it be a specific part or accessory for your golf cart, rest assured that we have exactly what you need. We are not only renowned for carrying those hard-to-find parts, but we also have a large selection of accessories that you can choose from. From batteries to wheels, we can provide you with the exact missing piece regardless of your golf cart’s make and model. If we don’t currently have it in stock, we can get it for you. Mobile Golf Car Repair is all about offering you the best service possible. We will go above and beyond to make sure your golf cart is in the best hands from repair and maintenance to delivery!

We also have an online store for our wide variety of golf cart parts and accessories, which includes replacement parts for several different golf cart brands: Prime Cart Parts.

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Let Us Handle Your Mobile Golf Car Repair & Maintenance

All golf cart manufacturers recommend routine check-ups and scheduled maintenance to avoid unnecessary breakdowns and prolong the life of your golf cart. At Mobile Golf Car Repair, we created our golf cart services with you, the customer, in mind. Our reliable customer service, excellent reputation, qualified mechanics, and large range of services allow us to better meet your individual needs.

From the basic tune-up to a complete overhaul, our certified technicians will get the job done for you. We have access to the knowledge, tools, and equipment your golf cart needs to get you back on the road as quickly as possible. Are you looking for golf cart repair or maintenance? Then feel free to give us a call or request an appointment at your earliest convenience. We look forward to the opportunity of fulfilling all your demands with the practiced proficiency and the marked dedication we are renowned for!

OUR MOBILE GOLF CAR REPAIR LOCATIONS

Mobile Golf Car Repair has its service center in Lantana, Florida, the address of which is located on our contact page. Our Lantana service center is where your golf cart will be taken for repairs. We also have our main location in Riviera Beach, and other stores in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Vero Beach. All addresses and phone numbers are listed on our contact page.

Golf Cart Solar Panel | 100W 48V Solar Panel Battery Charger Kit for Golf Cart EZGO Club Car Yamaha

Now featured in our golf cart accessories and parts store, Prime Cart Parts, is the golf cart solar panel for charging your golf cart batteries with solar power, compatible with many golf carts, including EZGO, Club Car, Yamaha, Icon®, Advanced EV, Tomberlin, Star, Elite EV, Evolution, Bintelli, Parcar, Kodiak, Polaris, etc. It installs on the top of a golf cart and uses solar power to recharge your cart’s batteries, as opposed to plugging it into a wall outlet. If you do not have an outlet outside, in your garage, or wherever you store your golf cart, this is the perfect solution, and using solar power to recharge golf cart batteries offers several benefits as well, including up to 33% more range between charges than non-solar golf carts, and can extend battery life.

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Click here to order our golf cart solar panel!

Golf Cart Solar Panel Benefits

  • 【Drive Further with Solar Power】 400Wh daily outdoor power depends on the 4 hours sunlight availability. Providing up to 33% more range between recharges than non-solar golf carts 
  • 【Extend Battery Life】Using solar power to charge your batteries can avoid low speed or flameout situation caused by insufficient power while driving, and extends their life significantly. In addition, the controller has protection for overcharge, reverse current, overheat and reverse wiring 
  • 【Sturdy and Durable】 IP65 waterproof, 21% High solar cell efficiency. Corrosion-resistant aluminum frame for outdoor use, allowing the panels to last for decades as well as withstand high winds (2400Pa) and snow loads (5400Pa). 
  • 【Easy Monitor】Visual display of charging current and voltage; lets you easily track the battery charging state. 
  • 【Package Includes】1 pc 100W mono solar panel + 1 set of Z style mounting brackets + 12A solar controller + 1 pair of 16.4ft 10 awg solar cables + 1 pair of controller cables.

Solar Panel Features

The power of the controller comes completely from the solar panel and does not consume battery power. It automatically turns off when it gets dark.

Protection for overcharge, reverse current, overheat, and reverse wiring.

By-pass diodes are pre-installed in waterproof IP-65 rated junction box to minimize power drop caused by shading.

100W Mono Solar Panel with corrosion-resistant aluminum frame, allowing the panels to last for decades as well as withstand high winds (2400Pa) and snow loads (5400Pa).

For more on golf cart chargers, check out our page on different battery chargers and battery charger repair, as well as our page about golf cart batteries, which features some of the many lead-acid batteries that we carry – Trojan, Crown, and more.

Golf Cart Enclosures | Advanced EV Golf Cart Enclosure | Evolution Golf Cart Enclosure

Opa-locka Golf Cart, along with our several rental delivery locations – the list can be found at the bottom of any page -, is pleased to announce the launch of golfcartenclosure.net, which features all of our golf cart enclosures that we have available for sale, for several different brands of golf carts, with options for 2 passenger carts, 4 passenger carts, and 6 passenger carts. Currently, we have enclosures available for Advanced EV/Icon® golf carts, Evolution 4 passenger golf carts, Bintelli Beyond golf carts, and America EV Mokee golf carts. In the future, we will be adding more golf cart enclosures to our inventory, but for now, the enclosures we have available are mostly available in black, with some also available in white and tan.

Our many brands of golf cart enclosure are made from a high quality, UV-resistant fabric that can stand up to the toughest of circumstances. All of our enclosures have high tear and tensile strength, with excellent cleanability and abrasion resistance. Not only are they water proof and weather proof, they are also fire retardant and rot resistant, ensuring many years of protection for your golf cart and its passengers. Getting caught in the rain on the golf course or on the road will no longer be a problem with our golf cart enclosure. Not only does it keep water off the cart, you, and your passengers, you’ll stay warm inside the enclosure when the winter season approaches.

Advanced EV Enclosure

The Advanced EV golf cart enclosures are made specifically to fit Advanced EV and Icon® golf carts, ensuring a secure fit. Zippers on all doors make it easy for drivers and passengers to enter and exit, and when not in use, the enclosure can be rolled up to the edge of the roof. When it’s time to use it again, it can then be rolled back down, zipped back together, and closed again. The Icon® and Advanced EV golf cart enclosure does not feature a plastic windshield window, as the enclosure attaches to the windshield posts. This allows for maximum visibility.

We have the 2 passenger, 4 passenger (for carts with two seats facing forwards and two back rear flip seats), and 6 passenger enclosures for Advanced EV and Icon® carts, including an Advanced EV 4 passenger golf cart enclosure that fits Icon® and Advanced EV golf carts with four forward facing seats. It does not fit the Advanced EV Advent model, or Icon® or Advanced EV utility carts.

Order your Advanced EV/Icon® enclosure at Prime Cart Parts!

Read more about Advanced EV golf carts on our main website.

Evolution Golf Cart Enclosures

The first of its kind for the current best golf cart in the industry! This black enclosure is made for the Evolution 4 passenger golf cart, and covers all sides to protect from wind and rain. The sides can unzip and roll up, just like any golf cart enclosure can, and completely cover the back seats as well as the driver and passenger side. Evolution golf carts come street legal with a 17-digit VIN, with all necessary safety features of a street legal low speed vehicle (LSV), meaning they can be driven on any roads 35mph or less. This enclosure is completely safe for street use, and does not compromise safety by obstructing vision, with its clear windows offering high visibility.

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Order your Evolution enclosure at Prime Cart Parts!

Read more about Evolution golf carts on our main website.

Bintelli Beyond Golf Cart Enclosures

On Prime Cart Parts, you can find many Bintelli Beyond golf carts available for sale, as well as a black rain enclosure for the 4 and 6 passenger models. NOTE: This enclosure is for the Bintelli Beyond, not the Bintelli Nemesis. Bintelli Beyond carts are also street ready, meaning they have all the safety features necessary to become certified as a street legal low speed vehicle (LSV), and only need to be registered, where they can then receive a tag and title. As with the Evolution enclosure, the Bintelli Beyond enclosure is safe for street use and has large clear plastic windows for great visibility anywhere it is driven.

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Order your Bintelli Beyond enclosure at Prime Cart Parts!

Read more about Bintelli Beyond golf carts on our main website.

America EV Mokee Enclosure

Our own golf cart company, America EV, runs out of our main location in Riviera Beach, FL, where we build unique, custom golf carts from the ground up, using high-quality, strictly inspected brand new parts. Along with the different golf carts we build, we also offer a black enclosure for our Mokee 4 passenger golf cart, which covers the top of the cart as well as the sides, and allows maximum visibility and protection from weather and rain.

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Order your America EV Mokee enclosure at Prime Cart Parts!

Read more about Mokee golf carts and others from America EV, such as the California Roadster and 39 Roadster, on our America EV website.

If you are interested in any of the golf cart enclosures we have available, or have questions about a particular enclosure, such as if your cart will be compatible, call 954-826-0632, or use our contact form to get in touch with us directly.

The Benefits of Switching to a Lithium Battery

Opa-locka Golf Cart is in the business of selling lithium golf cart batteries, most notably Roy Pow lithium batteries. With our turn-key replacement system, anyone can easily convert their golf cart from the standard lead-acid batteries to lithium batteries in less than an hour. Switching to lithium batteries comes with several benefits, and can take you and your golf cart to distances far beyond where it could go before, and then further.

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Why choose lithium?

Lithium batteries are slowly beginning to enter the mainstream world of golf carts – they are universal and can be installed in any golf cart. At Opa-locka Golf Cart, not only do we offer Roy Pow lithium batteries, but for a nominal fee, we can install it and easily convert a lead-acid battery system in less than an hour. Roy Pow batteries also come with a 5-year warranty.

When buying a lithium battery, the price is higher than a regular lead-acid battery, but the benefits far outweigh the cost. For one, once that lithium battery is installed, it won’t need to be replaced for up to 10 years – up to 70% in expenditures can be saved over a 5 year period, since it won’t need to be continuously replaced like a lead-acid battery. Roy Pow lithium batteries have a quick charge time of approximately 2.5 hours, and can be rapidly charged to about 80% in only an hour. It takes up to five hours to charge the battery completely, and once fully charged, it will hold that charge for about 8 months when not in use. – they also have a life cycle of up to 3,500 charge cycles. The distance a golf cart can travel depends on the power level of the lithium battery, measured in amp hours (A/H):

56 A/H: 30-35 miles per charge.

105 A/H: 60-65 miles per charge.

160 A/H: 95-100 miles per charge.

Lithium batteries are also much better for the environment, since they aren’t made with harmful chemicals like lead-acid batteries and give off no dangerous fumes. Since they aren’t filled with water either, they don’t need to be maintained like lead-acid batteries, and are considered maintenance free. Roy Pow lithium batteries are much lighter as well – since multiple lead-acid batteries are used to power a cart, the weight increases vastly, but only one lithium battery is needed, and depending on the level of power, can weigh less than 100 pounds. This puts less stress on the golf cart, and allows it to carry more weight and reach higher speeds with less effort. A Roy Pow lithium battery also has multiple built-in safety measures, such as fire detection systems, water spray systems, flammable volatile monitoring and alarms, battery box warnings and protections, battery operating situation monitoring, and anti-collision, along with many other active safety systems. They have systems that prevent them from overcharging, over discharging, short-circuiting, overheating, and even have anti-theft systems and remote GPS tracking, with the ability to check the battery status remotely in real time.

Why switch from lead-acid batteries?

Lead-acid batteries are the standard in almost every golf cart, most of the time being flooded lead-acid. These batteries need to be regularly filled with water, and also contain multiple chemicals and gases, including sulfuric acid and lead compounds. Not only are these batteries filled with a multitude of harmful chemicals, they have a possibility of giving off potentially dangerous fumes when plugged in to charge, and can even explode if something goes wrong during charging. The water inside also makes them very heavy, and with 6 or 8 in a golf cart, a lead-acid battery system can add over 300 pounds of weight to a golf cart. When plugging in a golf cart with lead-acid batteries, it’s very important to remember to lift up the seat to ventilate the fumes that may come off the battery, as buildup under the seat can be extremely dangerous. Cart owners with lead-acid battery carts must regularly perform maintenance on them, like waterfilling and terminal tightening, as well as cleaning potentially harmful acid deposits. Lead-acid batteries will also only last a few years at most, with a life cycle of about 500 charges. They need to be charged every day as well, and can take about 12 hours to fully charge. In short, lead-acid batteries do have their benefits and are easy to find, but don’t last long, and need to be replaced often – replacing them also comes with the cost of having them installed.

If you’re interested in switching from lead-acid to lithium batteries, or just want more information, you can visit our lithium battery site to view the various types of lithium batteries available and contact us using the phone number or contact form.

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How to Prepare Your Golf Cart for Long-Term Self-Storage

If you would prefer to store your golf cart on your own property rather than in a storage facility, there are several important steps to take to ensure that your golf cart stays in top condition during the off-season or time it’s not in use. Even when storing your golf cart for long periods of time, there is more to it than simply tucking the cart away in a shed for months at a time. Golf carts still require periodic maintenance when not in use, but following the right guidelines to storing your golf cart will keep it preserved and ready for when it’s time to be brought out again.

Battery Preparation

When preparing your golf cart for storage, you’ll want to first perform some basic battery maintenance. Begin by disconnecting battery cables, and clean any corrosion from the cables and battery by using a mix of baking soda and warm water (or white vinegar and water) – baking soda neutralizes acid corrosion. Fully charge the battery, as batteries will naturally self-discharge when not in use. When disconnecting the battery charger, unplug it from the AC outlet before unplugging it from the cart. Using only distilled water, refill the batteries, making sure the cart has been fully charged. Do not refill the batteries before fully charging your cart, as this can lead to electrolyte overflow.

Turn the key switch off to turn off everything on the cart, and depending on your cart, you’ll have either a Run/Tow switch or a Run/Maintenance switch. Flip this switch to “tow” or “maintenance” in order to reduce battery discharge and fire risks. Finally, disconnect the main positive and negative connections – it’s recommended to tape the connections together in order to not forget where they go.

You’ll want to periodically check in on your charge and water levels – especially in warmer climates, the water levels can slowly decrease due to evaporation, and batteries will self-discharge when left unused for extended periods of time. It’s recommended to return to your cart every 2-4 weeks and check these levels – fully recharge and refill the batteries as needed.

Tire Checks

Before putting the golf cart in storage, you’ll want to inflate your tires as high as possible without over inflating them. When the cart is stationary for long periods of time, the tires naturally deflate from the weight of the cart, possibly causing damage to the tires like flat spots. When checking in on the cart as recommended, inflate the tires every two weeks and move the cart slightly, applying pressure to a different part of the tire.

Another option is storing the golf cart off the ground – raise the cart up onto jack stands, which will take pressure off the tires and ensure that no flat spots will form.

General Cleaning

Even in the best storage, moisture will still be produced. Inspect your cart to make sure there are no rust spots, and if there are, cover them with fresh paint. Rust spots can increase from moisture in the air if left untreated, and any other markings will also worsen with extreme temperatures. Be sure to remove any crumbs that may be on the seats, as they can grow and harbor bacteria in the time the cart is stored, and make sure to clean the flooring and upholstery to prevent any possible molding. Remove any rugs or carpets, cut and polish any scratches, and replace spark plugs if needed. Other things to clean include any dirt or grime, bird or other animal droppings, mirrors, fuel, air, and oil filters, and cables and connectors.

Storage

An important tip to remember is to leave the cart in neutral when storing it, and if storing it on the ground, keep it on a level surface and surround the wheels with bricks or other heavy objects to keep it from rolling. Do not keep the parking brake engaged – this can damage the cart.

Most golf carts will fit in a 10×10 enclosed space – placing the golf cart inside is critical and will prevent any damage that could be caused by harsh weather and below freezing or exceedingly high temperatures. A garage is a good option, although it can take up space that may be needed for cars, so storing it in a small shed is another ideal choice.

Even though the cart is inside, always use a protective cover to keep dust and dirt off the cart. If you don’t have a cover specifically for golf carts, a large canvas cloth will suffice – the most important thing is simply making sure the cart is covered.

Even when not in use, your golf cart still needs periodic maintenance, so it’s important to follow these steps to ensure that your golf cart is sufficiently prepared for storage and regularly checked in on, so when it comes time to use it again, it’ll still be in top condition.