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How to Extend Your Electric Golf Cart’s Battery Life

Jun. 13 2022 Maintenance By Electric Golf Car Company

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Electric golf carts are great both on and off the golf course and it’s important to take good care of their battery. Golf carts are known to last at least a decade with the proper maintenance and use, but there is always a chance that things will need to be replaced. Our team at Electric Golf Cart Company is here to help extend the life of your golf cart and the battery it uses. 

1. Understand Why a Battery Can Fail

In order to increase the lifespan of your battery, it’s helpful to understand why it can fail. There are a few reasons why it might stop working or lose its charge. 

Here are a few reasons:

  • The battery itself is of poor quality or condition
  • It has been exposed to poor weather conditions
  • It was not stored properly
  • The battery has not been charged correctly
  • It has reached the end of its lifespan

2. Choose a Compatible Battery

Whether it’s time to replace your battery or you’re looking for an upgrade, it’s essential to select an option that is compatible with your golf cart. The batteries used in an electric golf cart are designed to be deep cycle batteries, meaning they are made to be recharged time and time again. 

You need to choose a battery that uses the correct voltage and has a reliable charging cycle, but a better battery lifespan may also require you to purchase a high-quality battery. Higher quality options often use better materials that will handle normal wear better over time. 

Also, look for information about the cycle life to determine if the model will suit your needs. The cycle life describes how many times a battery can be used and charged before it will begin to fail. If you use your golf cart often, you might want to seek a battery with a longer cycle life. 

3. Charge it Correctly

People have different preferences about how low they’ll let a battery get before they recharge it. Even though golf cart batteries are designed to have a high discharge, you can optimize your battery life by charging after about 50% of use. 

This will not only decrease the total charging time to get you back on the course faster, but it will actually reduce the heat that is produced during the charge. Shorter charging periods will help maintain the condition of your battery! Longer charging times can create more heat that can degrade the components of your battery. 

4. Keep Up With Maintenance

The best way to keep your battery working for the entirety of its lifespan is to keep up with regular maintenance. Routinely check the charge, water levels, cables, and terminals. You should also keep the battery clean and protected! 

Electric golf carts need a healthy battery to operate well. Visit us in Citrus Heights, CA, to learn more. We proudly serve Sacramento, Elk Grove, and Roseville.