In this video, we take you through the step-by-step process of upgrading an old EZGO golf cart by replacing its outdated lead acid batteries with a modern, efficient LiTime lithium battery. This transformation not only enhances the performance and longevity of a golf cart but also simplifies maintenance and reduces a tremendous amount of weight. Check out LiTime Lithium Batteries Here: www.litime.com/?ref=fvbeaugo *** Use Coupon Code TP2 for 3% OFF! *** Here are the Battery Lifting Straps: amzn.to/3VpZgaf Here is the Ospho I talked about - It STOPS Rust: amzn.to/3X2NQus **What You'll Learn:** - The benefits of switching from lead acid to lithium batteries. - A comparison of lead acid vs. lithium batteries. - Tools and materials needed for the battery replacement. - How to safely remove the old lead acid batteries. - Proper installation and connections of the new lithium battery. - Tips for optimizing battery performance and ensuring long-term reliability. **Why Upgrade to Lithium:** - **Longer Lifespan:** Lithium batteries last significantly longer than lead acid batteries, saving you money in the long run. - **Weight Reduction:** Lithium batteries are much lighter, which can improve your golf cart's performance and efficiency. - **Maintenance-Free:** Say goodbye to regular maintenance checks and water refills. - **Consistent Power:** Enjoy consistent power output throughout the entire charge cycle. Whether you're a seasoned golf cart enthusiast or a beginner looking to upgrade your ride, this video provides all the information you need to make a smooth and successful transition to lithium power. **Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more helpful tips and tutorials!** Stay safe! alan As a member of the Amazon Associate Program, I earn from qualifying purchases
Waited all video for the step by step tutorial and never showed it im new to golf carts and i'm in the process of doing this conversion but im very green working on electrical componenets, do the switch and charger hooks up directly to the battery?
Mine would not run at first either. Then I read something somewhere, that said you have to connect the old charging port wire. So, I connected the wire from the old charging port (even though I was not using it anymore) to the positive post of the battery and it worked. It’s worked ever since. Not sure why, or what that has to do with anything… But it worked. It’s the wire that originally came from the original factory charging port that went to the positive battery post. Connect that (if you can remember which one it is) to the positive of the battery. At least, that’s what it worked for me. You might want to take it to a cart mechanic and get his opinion first. Let me know if you get it going.
I really hadn’t thought about selling them… But, I guess I would… I paid $1200 for them about two years ago. They should have at least two more years life on them. So, I would imagine around $500…?
I’m probably not the right person to ask for help. But, you need to make sure your controller can handle the extra amp output. My controller was upgraded several years ago to a 400 amp controller and it seems to handle this really well. Figure out what controller you have. (look at the label on it) and ask a true golf cart mechanic if that controller will handle the new battery. That’s the best I can do… Hope it helps
I just put all the wires that were on the positive terminal (on the lead acid batteries) to the positive terminal on the lithium. Same thing for the negative terminal. It worked out great.
Several years ago, the original controller crapped out, and I had it replaced. They put a 400 amp controller in. So , it can handle the increased amperage. The motor is original equipment though, as far as I know.
I have a 48v cart and was about 2 miles from home when it died and smoke was coming from the crack of the seat. Yanked off the seat and it was on fire. Lucky my daughter had a jug of iced tea to put it out. Really scary! If I had a lithium battery, nothing would put it out and the fire dept wouldn’t even try. I think I’ll wait until they figure out this lithium fire thing first cause changing it to lithium has been my dream.
Good luck! I had cheap Enjoy Bot batteries and in 1.5 years, two failed. Try to warranty them and they give you the run around. I would not be surprised if this is the same company. Ended up spending the money and Eco Battery.
No, I don’t see it draining the battery fast at all. As far, what type of motor it is, I really don’t know. It is the original motor that came in this cart.
Nice video Alan. I was surprised to see that one replacement battery was about the same price as the group of lead acid batteries. That makes this conversion a must do. Nice clean install also!
Thanks David! That was my thinking too. The price is on these have come down quite a bit. Now, if it would just dry up a little so can drive this thing and have some fun 😊
I swapped our 36 volt ezgo with lithium batteries last year couldn’t be happier no weekly maintenance adding water But I use 3 12 volt 100amp enjoybot batteries less expensive than a 1 36 volt 100 amp battery at the time
The difference is you shouldn't take lead-acid batteries below 50% charge or you cause damage. Also filling from 80-100% takes forever. With Lithium, you can take it down to 10% without damage and they charge fast up to 100%...net effect is usable amp-hours are close to the same and when you factor in not having to drag 300lb of lead around, you are more efficient.
I'm not a fear monger Allen, but park it in a cheap shed. I know you said at beginning of video, you've been through this forwards and backwards. Is that the Lead/Lithium battery? (Safer?). I bought an E-bike from your state Texas (since, the company went Chapter 7-liquidation) and my neighbor started scaring the hell out of my about buying fire proof battery boxes for the battery (thermal runaway)... Anyway.... I think it's bull myself.. Cheers guy.
I went lithium and now regret it. The price was 1,200 for the battery and now after seeing all the battery fire from moisture that will eventually get into the box holding the batteries, I’m afraid that it will catch fire. Plus with batteries just die with no idea of them getting low on a charger. At lease with lead batteries, you have the cart will slow down telling you they need to be charged.
@@BIGALTXhow’s lithium batteries, save his lead acid. I’m was a firefighter. And I can tell you that lithium batteries are far more dangerous than lead acid batteries. I live in south Florida, where humidity and a salt atmosphere plays a toll on everything. In salty moisture causes corrosion in batteries, very easily, making lithium batteries very dangerous to have. There’s been lithium batteries that just were sitting in the garage that started at the whole house on fire and they’re very hard to put out once started.
@@BIGALTX I'm 64, you and your wife or her nowhere near old. Lol. You guys should show your face this more. You're a nice looking man and I'm sure your wife is gorgeous. Don't be so shy!
I'm sure it is a lot more responsive. Lithium has a much better discharge rate than lead acid. Lithium is not subject to Peukert's law. Taking 300 lbs off the weight probably didn't hurt anything either. Does it seem tippy at all? Removing that weight will effect the center of gravity but it shouldn't be overly critical. Just something to think about. It would be nice to put a 400w solar panel on top and add a solar charge controller. As long as you park it outside you would probably never need to charge it from the wall.
I think you’ve found your niche! Mr. Mailbox Money. If I had a golf cart, I’d put one of those batteries on and not have second thought about how those babies are mined to harvest the lithium. I hope you get rich and that baby scoots you around for a long time.
Whatever was connected to the positive post of the lead acid batteries gets connected to the positive post of the lithium. Whatever was connected to the negative post of the old batteries gets connected to the negative post of the lithium battery. It was a simple swap.
In this video, we take you through the step-by-step process of upgrading an old EZGO golf cart by replacing its outdated lead acid batteries with a modern, efficient LiTime lithium battery. This transformation not only enhances the performance and longevity of a golf cart but also simplifies maintenance and reduces a tremendous amount of weight.
Check out LiTime Lithium Batteries Here: www.litime.com/?ref=fvbeaugo
*** Use Coupon Code TP2 for 3% OFF! ***
Here are the Battery Lifting Straps: amzn.to/3VpZgaf
Here is the Ospho I talked about - It STOPS Rust: amzn.to/3X2NQus
**What You'll Learn:**
- The benefits of switching from lead acid to lithium batteries.
- A comparison of lead acid vs. lithium batteries.
- Tools and materials needed for the battery replacement.
- How to safely remove the old lead acid batteries.
- Proper installation and connections of the new lithium battery.
- Tips for optimizing battery performance and ensuring long-term reliability.
**Why Upgrade to Lithium:**
- **Longer Lifespan:** Lithium batteries last significantly longer than lead acid batteries, saving you money in the long run.
- **Weight Reduction:** Lithium batteries are much lighter, which can improve your golf cart's performance and efficiency.
- **Maintenance-Free:** Say goodbye to regular maintenance checks and water refills.
- **Consistent Power:** Enjoy consistent power output throughout the entire charge cycle.
Whether you're a seasoned golf cart enthusiast or a beginner looking to upgrade your ride, this video provides all the information you need to make a smooth and successful transition to lithium power.
**Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more helpful tips and tutorials!**
Stay safe!
alan
As a member of the Amazon Associate Program, I earn from qualifying purchases
Waited all video for the step by step tutorial and never showed it im new to golf carts and i'm in the process of doing this conversion but im very green working on electrical componenets, do the switch and charger hooks up directly to the battery?
Could you explain the connections on the positive post. I can’t get mine to run, I’m missing something
Mine would not run at first either. Then I read something somewhere, that said you have to connect the old charging port wire. So, I connected the wire from the old charging port (even though I was not using it anymore) to the positive post of the battery and it worked. It’s worked ever since.
Not sure why, or what that has to do with anything…
But it worked.
It’s the wire that originally came from the original factory charging port that went to the positive battery post. Connect that (if you can remember which one it is) to the positive of the battery.
At least, that’s what it worked for me.
You might want to take it to a cart mechanic and get his opinion first.
Let me know if you get it going.
Thank you for the video. Can you upload how to connect step down voltage device? I have a key switch. too
Hopefully, I can remember how to do that. If I don’t do it pretty soon, remind me 😊
After watching your video I'm definitely making the swap to lithium, thanks
Glad I could help.
If you use my link below the video you get a discount. Check it out.
What do you want for the old battery’s my dad needs some for his ezgo getting around the farm
I really hadn’t thought about selling them… But, I guess I would…
I paid $1200 for them about two years ago. They should have at least two more years life on them.
So, I would imagine around $500…?
I did same upgrade but the litime bms in battery is cutting off when I fully depress go pedal at 50% pedal it’s fine any help would be appreciated
I’m probably not the right person to ask for help. But, you need to make sure your controller can handle the extra amp output. My controller was upgraded several years ago to a 400 amp controller and it seems to handle this really well.
Figure out what controller you have. (look at the label on it) and ask a true golf cart mechanic if that controller will handle the new battery.
That’s the best I can do… Hope it helps
How did you wire it?
I just put all the wires that were on the positive terminal (on the lead acid batteries) to the positive terminal on the lithium. Same thing for the negative terminal. It worked out great.
How come the lithium battery doesn't burn out the controller? The amp output has to be higher then lead acid?
Several years ago, the original controller crapped out, and I had it replaced. They put a 400 amp controller in. So , it can handle the increased amperage. The motor is original equipment though, as far as I know.
I have a 48v cart and was about 2 miles from home when it died and smoke was coming from the crack of the seat. Yanked off the seat and it was on fire. Lucky my daughter had a jug of iced tea to put it out. Really scary! If I had a lithium battery, nothing would put it out and the fire dept wouldn’t even try. I think I’ll wait until they figure out this lithium fire thing first cause changing it to lithium has been my dream.
Lithium batteries have come along way in the last few years. The fire danger is not nearly as bad as it used to be.
Good luck! I had cheap Enjoy Bot batteries and in 1.5 years, two failed. Try to warranty them and they give you the run around. I would not be surprised if this is the same company. Ended up spending the money and Eco Battery.
I think this company used to be called AmpereTime.
I’ve seen some good reviews on TH-cam… We shall see
What! No demonstration of acceleration?
Maybe next time. I did shoot some footage driving it, but it was quite shaky 😊
Is this golf cart what is known as a resistor motor?... if yes I was told the resistor type drains batteries fast..Are you seeing that. Thank you
No, I don’t see it draining the battery fast at all.
As far, what type of motor it is, I really don’t know. It is the original motor that came in this cart.
Nice video Alan. I was surprised to see that one replacement battery was about the same price as the group of lead acid batteries. That makes this conversion a must do. Nice clean install also!
Thanks David!
That was my thinking too. The price is on these have come down quite a bit. Now, if it would just dry up a little so can drive this thing and have some fun 😊
I swapped our 36 volt ezgo with lithium batteries last year couldn’t be happier no weekly maintenance adding water
But I use 3 12 volt 100amp enjoybot batteries less expensive than a 1 36 volt 100 amp battery at the time
It makes such a big difference 👍🏻
It's only 100Ah.. the standard Trojan batteries are typically around 210Ah
True, but those lead acid batteries were running down a lot quicker than this new battery is.
@@BIGALTX Sweet! Nice to hear.
The difference is you shouldn't take lead-acid batteries below 50% charge or you cause damage. Also filling from 80-100% takes forever. With Lithium, you can take it down to 10% without damage and they charge fast up to 100%...net effect is usable amp-hours are close to the same and when you factor in not having to drag 300lb of lead around, you are more efficient.
Looks like a super upgrade for not a lot of money
A big change for sure.
The only thing missing in video is a test drive!! And Viewers, Like you! -PBS
I did some video of driving it around, but it was going so fast the camera was shaking too bad to publish it. 😊
I just bought 6 8-volt batteries for our club car almost 800 dollars.
This lithium is about $1100.
I'm not a fear monger Allen, but park it in a cheap shed. I know you said at beginning of video, you've been through this forwards and backwards. Is that the Lead/Lithium battery? (Safer?). I bought an E-bike from your state Texas (since, the company went Chapter 7-liquidation) and my neighbor started scaring the hell out of my about buying fire proof battery boxes for the battery (thermal runaway)... Anyway.... I think it's bull myself.. Cheers guy.
This is a LiFePO4 battery. They don't have the same fire danger as the old Li batteries.
The new LIPO4’s are much safer.
True. Thanks for the comment.
I went lithium and now regret it. The price was 1,200 for the battery and now after seeing all the battery fire from moisture that will eventually get into the box holding the batteries, I’m afraid that it will catch fire. Plus with batteries just die with no idea of them getting low on a charger. At lease with lead batteries, you have the cart will slow down telling you they need to be charged.
True, when they go dead, they go dead quick. But, the lithium phosphate are a lot more stable than the early lithium batteries. Very few fires.
This is the dumbest reasoning I've ever heard, so you're battery caught on fire? Lead acid is dangerous too, mind-blowing right
@@BIGALTXhow’s lithium batteries, save his lead acid. I’m was a firefighter. And I can tell you that lithium batteries are far more dangerous than lead acid batteries. I live in south Florida, where humidity and a salt atmosphere plays a toll on everything. In salty moisture causes corrosion in batteries, very easily, making lithium batteries very dangerous to have. There’s been lithium batteries that just were sitting in the garage that started at the whole house on fire and they’re very hard to put out once started.
Awesomeness!! Good for you.
Blessings
Thank you! You too!
I think this is the first time I've actually seen your face in any of those videos. 👍
Ha ha ha… I don’t show myself often, but I’m beginning to do it more lately. 😀
4K is hard on an old man 😫
@@BIGALTX I'm 64, you and your wife or her nowhere near old. Lol. You guys should show your face this more. You're a nice looking man and I'm sure your wife is gorgeous. Don't be so shy!
@@pmctee We are both 72. You're just a young 'un :)
@@BIGALTX you don't look anywhere near that age. I would have guessed you and your mid to late '50s. I'm so serious.
@@pmctee Thanks, I'm actually 72 next week :)
I'm sure it is a lot more responsive. Lithium has a much better discharge rate than lead acid. Lithium is not subject to Peukert's law.
Taking 300 lbs off the weight probably didn't hurt anything either. Does it seem tippy at all? Removing that weight will effect the center of gravity but it shouldn't be overly critical. Just something to think about.
It would be nice to put a 400w solar panel on top and add a solar charge controller. As long as you park it outside you would probably never need to charge it from the wall.
I’m definitely keeping an eye on the center of gravity.
And, I do have a solar panel or two laying around… 😊
Rebranding name; Turbo Ezogo, Turbo Go, Turbo, The Berryator? Get some decals, racing stripes, or flames on the hood...
Hahaha.
That’ll make a great video! 😎
Should rename the channel to the Shopping Channel as if feels that the only purpose of the video is to try push purchases.
Most folks are interested in knowing about things like this. Maybe not you…
But most folks.
😊
I think you’ve found your niche! Mr. Mailbox Money. If I had a golf cart, I’d put one of those batteries on and not have second thought about how those babies are mined to harvest the lithium. I hope you get rich and that baby scoots you around for a long time.
Ha ha ha… Me too! I just need for the rain to stop so I can go out and enjoy it 😊
@@BIGALTXit finally stopped here and now we’re burning up one day later
@@kcjilly2515 Yep... Texas :)
He didn’t show nobody how to do anything
Whatever was connected to the positive post of the lead acid batteries gets connected to the positive post of the lithium.
Whatever was connected to the negative post of the old batteries gets connected to the negative post of the lithium battery.
It was a simple swap.