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Switching To A Lithium Ion Battery In Your Golf Cart

Oct. 22 2021 Carts and Accessories By Cart Barn

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While golf carts come in all shapes and sizes, so do the batteries and battery types that can be used. Over the recent years, there’s been quite the shift in what golfers or cart drivers like yourself prefer to go into their cart. 


Going back in history, the first golf carts were made to use lead-acid batteries. In fact, the very first E-Z-GO was on a 36-V battery. (Fun fact: Early carts like these actually only had three wheels!) It wasn’t until the 1970’s that gas cart engines were introduced, gaining popularity from golfers around the world.


Gas-powered carts’ popularity has certainly diminished in recent years.



The Options In Battery-Powered Golf Carts

Two of the most popular golf cart batteries are lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries. While lead-acid batteries have been on the market far longer than lithium-ion batteries, lithium-ion has begun to take over the market, and for good reason.


Lithium-ion batteries:

  • Have an extended lifespan compared to lead-acid
  • They have a significant weight reduction meaning less wear and tear on your cart
  • The efficiency of the vehicle is increased when compared to lead-acid batteries
  • And we’re seeing an overall reduction in cost

How Do Lithium-Ion Batteries Work Exactly?

Lithium-ion batteries use less energy to charge the golf carts that they call home. These batteries have a set of unique features that make it all possible for them to be the most efficient and clean battery for your golf cart.


  • Their design has safety systems including battery operating situation monitoring features
  • Has a battery operation monitoring system is top-notch
  • A battery box warning system makes these batteries all the more safe for users

Because of these batteries’ specific design, they offer a whole lot to golf cart owners. And CartBarn’s go-to choice for lithium-ion batteries, you ask? Roypow!


  • They’re designed for an up to 10 year lifespan
  • These batteries we love come with a 5 year warranty
  • Compared to other types of batteries on the market, these guys are maintenance free!
  • Whether you’re bringing your cart to us to switch to a lithium-ion battery altogether or just need the current one you have replaced, our service team can quickly make the change and get you back in your cart
  • They charge quick!
  • And they're as lightweight as ever!

Is Now The Time To Make The Switch? Let’s Install A Lithium-Ion Battery!

Toss the gas-powered vehicles to the curb! And let’s get those lead-acid batteries out and the lithium-ion in! The CartBarn service team can drop in a replacement for your cart and power your cart with Roypow’s Green Energy!


Schedule an appointment with our service team today, and let’s get you and your cart back out there as its best.