Golf Cart Lithium Batteries | Lithium Battery Upgrade | BSLBATT Battery

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Many sources have confirmed that upgrading to a golf cart lithium battery can bring several benefits to golf cart owners. Increased mileage is one of the main ones: Lead-acid batteries can typically travel 15-25 miles on a charge, and the cart may start to lose speed the lower the charge gets, while golf cart lithium batteries can easily reach over 40 miles without slowing down. Some brands of lithium battery can even drive nearly 100 miles before needing to be charged. When a lead-acid battery gets very low, it can sometimes take up to 18 hours to fully recharge, and sometimes may be too low to pick up a charge – when this happens, it will need to be supercharged. Lithium batteries do not have this problem, and can easily bounce back from being at as low as a 5% charge, recharging in just a few hours. Typically, lithium batteries take about 5 hours to fully recharge. Lead-acid batteries last around 1-2 years before they need to be replaced, while some lithium battery brands can last up to 10 years, saving customers expenses in the long run. Other benefits include less weight on the golf cart – switching from a system of lead-acid batteries to a single lithium battery can take up to 400 pounds off a cart -, and no harmful fumes – lead-acid batteries are filled with hazardous chemicals that can be harmful if touched, but lithium batteries have none, and require no maintenance either.

Certain types of lithium batteries may be eligible for free delivery within 75 miles of our main location in Riviera Beach, located at 7100 N Military Trail. Use our contact form to get in touch with us and find out if you qualify.

BSLBATT Golf Cart Lithium Batteries

Our newest type of lithium battery we’ve begun stocking has been the BSLBATT lithium battery, available as 67AH, 104AH, 134AH, and 156AH models. BSLBATT’s rugged battery management system (BMS) is installed in every golf and marine battery. The state of the art battery management system protects the batteries from under voltage, over voltage, and will shut the battery down if a cell is out of balance. LifePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) is the safest battery chemistry available, and is non combustible / non flammable. The BSLBATT’s BMS is integrated in each battery and will detect any problems with the performance of the battery and shut down any cells not functioning properly. The BMS will also protect the batteries from over-charging or undercharging. BSLBATT batteries are great for long term storage. 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 battery.

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67AH BSLBATT Battery Specifications:

  • Maximum Continuous Charge Current(A): 40A
  • Maximum Continuous Discharge Current(A): 80A
  • Max Instantaneous Discharge Current (10S): 150A
  • Battery System Weight : 75lbs

104AH BSLBATT Battery Specifications:

  • Maximum Continuous Charge Current(A): 50A
  • Maximum Continuous Discharge Current(A): 150A
  • Max Instantaneous Discharge Current (10S): 250A
  • Battery System Weight: 106lbs

134AH BSLBATT Battery Specifications:

  • Maximum Continuous Charge Current(A): 60A
  • Maximum Continuous Discharge Current(A): 200A
  • Max Instantaneous Discharge Current (10S): 300A
  • Battery System Weight: 133lbs

156AH BSLBATT Battery Specifications:

  • Maximum Continuous Charge Current(A): 80A
  • Maximum Continuous Discharge Current(A): 200A
  • Max Instantaneous Discharge Current (10S): 400A
  • Battery System Weight: 168lbs

Allied Lithium Battery

The Allied “commercial” line has a Bluetooth enabled BMS that communicates directly with the Allied app. Available for Apple and Android phones, it will automatically set up with the battery. With the app, users can view the safety protection dashboard, as well as turn the charger on and off, and turn the battery pack on and off. The app can also tell you the remaining AH and voltage, remaining discharge time, as well as the remaining charge time current. Along with that, it will also state the amp draw current cell, temperature voltage of individual cells, and lifetime power cycle.

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8 year warranty. Order at Prime Cart Parts.

65AH Allied Battery Specifications:

  • Maximum Continuous Current: 125A
  • Peak Discharge Current: 250A (10s)
  • Peak Instantaneous  Current: 600A (3s)
  • Battery System Weight: 71lbs

105AH Allied Battery Specifications:

  • Maximum Continuous Current: 180A
  • Peak Discharge Current: 350A (10s)
  • Peak Instantaneous  Current: 600A (3s)
  • Battery System Weight: 108lbs

150AH Allied Battery Specifications:

  • Maximum Continuous Current: 180A
  • Peak Discharge Current: 500A (10s)
  • Peak Instantaneous  Current: 1000A (<1200ms)
  • Battery System Weight: 152lbs

ProVolt Golf Cart Lithium Batteries

The 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. 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. Universal – fits in all golf carts including EZGO, Club Car, Yamaha, and more.

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8 year warranty. Order at Prime Cart Parts.

105AH ProVolt Battery Specifications:

  • Max Continuous Discharge Current: 160A
  • Max Peak Discharge Current: 320A for 30S
  • Weight: 111lbs

176AH ProVolt Battery Specifications:

  • Max Continuous Discharge Current: 200A
  • Max Peak Discharge Current: 320A for 30S
  • Weight: 177lbs

RoyPow Lithium Battery

RoyPow lithium batteries are some of the industry’s best and most popular golf cart lithium batteries. With a 25-50% higher capacity than lead-acid batteries with full power available throughout discharge, as well as good anti-vibration performance to prevent accidental battery failure caused by vibration, these batteries have a long life; RoyPow states that these batteries can last up to 10 years when properly maintained. High efficiency fast charging times and a 99% efficient charging process means less wasted power and more savings for consumers.

5 year warranty. Order at Prime Cart Parts.

56AH RoyPow Battery Specifications:

  • Continuous Discharge: 50A
  • Maximum Discharge: 200A (10s)
  • Weight: 60lbs

100AH RoyPow Battery Specifications:

  • Continuous Discharge: 100A
  • Maximum Discharge: 200A (10s)
  • Weight: 95lbs

160AH RoyPow Battery Specifications:

  • Continuous Discharge: 100A
  • Maximum Discharge: 200A (10s)
  • Weight: 159lbs

50AH Lithium Battery

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50AH Lithium Battery Specifications:

  • Large Capacity and Lightweight: Fully charged 48V 50ah LiFePO4 Lithium Battery can support 2560Wh energy for your appliances. It weighs only 40.3 lbs, only 1/3 of the weight of a 12V 100Ah AGM SLA Battery. It makes installation and movement more easier.
  • Long Life Cycle: Grade A LiFePO4 Cells makes the 50Ah battery more stable and greater, and the lithium rechargeable battery cycles more than 3,000 times, which is more than 4 times comparing with Lead-acid batteries. Our lithium-iron batteries can maintain 80% capacity after 3,000 deep cycles.
  • BMS High-Efficiency Protection: The lithium iron phosphate battery has an excellent BMS (Battery Management System) function, which can prevent its overvoltage or undervoltage, overcurrent, high temperature or short circuit.
  • Fast Charging: 48V 50Ah lithium battery can be recharged from 0% TO 80% within 3-4 hrs. And can be used in parallel, more suitable for 48V solar panel kit, less wires, less heat loss and less balance issue.

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

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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.