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Golf cart batteries and charging.

Lithium vs. lead-acid golf cart batteries, charging habits that make them last, and signs your cart needs battery service.

Batteries are the heart of an electric cart, and the most common reason carts come into our shop.

Lithium vs. lead-acid

  • Lithium: lighter, no watering, holds power more evenly, longer life, higher price.
  • Lead-acid: lower price, heavier, needs distilled water and clean terminals, shorter life.

Charging habits that help

  • Use the charger made for your battery type.
  • Charge after use rather than running it flat.
  • For lead-acid, check water levels (after charging) and keep terminals clean and tight.
  • Storing it for the season? Follow your battery maker's storage instructions.

Signs it's time for service

  • Range drops noticeably or the cart slows on hills.
  • The charger won't start, or never finishes.
  • Corrosion on terminals or a smell near the batteries.

We test batteries, replace them and troubleshoot chargers on every major make. Book service.

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