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How Long Does a 65Ah Battery Last in a Golf Cart?
When calculating how long a 100Ah battery can power a golf cart, three factors can affect the actual results: voltage, driving conditions, and battery efficiency. Read this article to gain a comprehensive understanding.
Understanding Battery Specifications
Battery Capacity (Ah):
The Ah rating of a battery reflects its capacity. For instance, a 65Ah-rated battery can supply 65 amps for one hour in ideal conditions.
Battery Voltage (V):
The common voltages that golf cart batteries use include 36V, 48V, and 72V.
The supplied voltage determines the power output and affects the overall electrical system.
Lithium-ion Golf Cart Battery Voltage（V）
Since one single cell nominal voltage of LiFePO4 is 3.2V.
38.4V, consisted of 12 groups of cells in series,
51.2V, consisted of 16 groups of cells in series
73.6V, consisted of 23 groups of cells in series,
Power capability and power of lithium ion batteries much stronger compared with lead-acid batteries.
Estimating Battery Range
To estimate the range of a 65Ah battery, we need to consider the battery voltage and the power consumption of the golf cart. Here’s a general guide based on different battery configurations:
These batteries typically provide around 25 to 35 miles of range on a single charge.
These batteries typically provide around 25 to 35 miles of range on a single charge.
With a higher capacity, this battery can achieve a range of up 50 to 60 miles.Converting to 100Ah provides 48 to 58 miles.
With a higher capacity, this battery can achieve a range of up 50 to 60 miles.Converting to 100Ah provides 48 to 58 miles.
The effective range can be up to 60 to 70 miles.
This configuration generally offers a range of 50-60 miles.Converting to 100Ah provides 48 to 58 miles.
This configuration generally offers a range of 90-100 miles.
These estimates provide a helpful guideline for understanding how battery capacity affects the range of your golf cart.
Factors That Determine How Long the Battery Life of Your Golf Cart
Will Last Driving Conditions:
The smoother and flatter the surface, the less power per mile it puts on the battery; likewise, hilly or rough terrain would put more load on the battery.
Speed/Driving Style:
Faster speeds, frequent starts and stops, and aggressive pedaling will drain the battery faster.
Load:
The more passengers or cargo you have on the cart, the more energy you will need to move the golf cart.
Battery Age:
Old batteries cannot maintain a full charge for long, nor can they supply power as efficiently as new batteries. Lead-acid batteries usually use 2-3 years of SOC battery capacity will drop below 50% of the initial capacity, while BSLBATT lithium-ion batteries can maintain 80% of the capacity after 5 years and 4,000 uses.
Some Practical Tips To Extend The Life Of Golf Cart Batteries
• Regular Maintenance: Cleaning of terminals, acid levels, and addition of water would be a necessary routine for the lead acid batteries. Frequent charging can also effectively extend the battery’s lifetime. However, maintenance of the BSLBATT lithium golf cart batteries is not needed.
• Avoid Deep Discharge: The avoidance of deep discharge is quite significant. In lead acid batteries, a range of 40-60% can be considered deep discharge, while lithium golf cart batteries can bear 90% deep discharge. In this respect, to keep the usage within the safe range can enlarge battery life significantly.
BSLBATT lithium golf cart batteries have been tested to endure up to 4,000 cycles at 80% depth of discharge with no reduction in either life or power.
• Proper Storage: In the off-season, it must be charged fully and placed in a cool place to avoid the extreme conditions of overheating or overcooling. The batteries from BSLBATT lithium for golf carts will not get damaged within temperatures starting from -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C), and the self-discharge rate per month is ≤3% at room temperature.
Conclusion
Regular use of the above suggestions can effectively improve the driving range and life of the golf cart battery. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our battery experts.