04-03-2020, 01:01 PM | #11 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Re: Drop-in lithium battery for Club Car
I did end up finally dropping in a lithium system. I had to move the center controller and relocate it since I had the old split style battery area but I was able to do it without modifying the stock wires.
It's great eliminating voltage sag and I now have an on board charger with an extension cord I keep handy in case I need to charge somewhere. I'm waiting on getting a new controller and motor until I find a used 6 seater I can pick up to upgrade to. Then I would like to go all out and probably do motor, controller and a dual lithium pack system for extended range. We use our cart a lot with the dogs and friends here in Phoenix |
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04-04-2020, 08:42 AM | #12 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Knoxville TN
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Re: Drop-in lithium battery for Club Car
I used a similar LiFePo4 battery pack from China and have been very pleased with the results. I also had to relocate the controls because of their center location and opted to go 72V 120ah battery. (I have limited the controller to 200A maximum draw (Same power as a 300A draw at 48V) and have no trouble maintaining 35-40mph.
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05-27-2020, 07:28 PM | #13 | |
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07-02-2020, 01:45 PM | #14 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2020
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Re: Drop-in lithium battery for Club Car
WOW! These installs are so clean and impressive! Can you share links for your builds? I've been emailing with a provider from Alibaba but have not nailed down a specific battery. I WANNA GO FAST!!!!
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07-02-2020, 01:46 PM | #15 | |
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07-03-2020, 07:12 AM | #16 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Knoxville TN
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Re: Drop-in lithium battery for Club Car
I now have two builds. I ended up with enough spare parts that I decided to build two and sell one. They are amazing. The cart with 18” tires runs 35 mph, (I limit it to that, it could go faster) it draws about 70A at that speed on level ground, and never more than 160A going up the steepest hills without losing any speed. The cart with 22” wheels is lifted and has front disc brakes added so I raised its limit to 40 (It does pull more current and will lose about 2 mph going up the steepest hills). With 120ah of battery that I can use down to 30%, the ranges are huge as well.
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07-03-2020, 09:41 AM | #17 | |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Oct 2019
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Any other info / comparisons / changes from the original battery would be appreciated! |
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07-03-2020, 10:31 AM | #18 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Knoxville TN
Posts: 95
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Re: Drop-in lithium battery for Club Car
I bought Victron Energy SOC meters for both carts, and the batteries have been great with no issues at all after I replaced the one BMS with an much more heavy duty unit.
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07-04-2020, 08:25 AM | #19 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 100
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Re: Drop-in lithium battery for Club Car
Doug - did you ever get the replacement 72V pack from China sent to you?
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07-04-2020, 08:28 AM | #20 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Knoxville TN
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Re: Drop-in lithium battery for Club Car
I did receive the new battery pack, and after replacing the BMS in the first unit it performs perfectly as well.....
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