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Tips For Maintaining An Electric Golf Cart Battery

Sep. 17 2021 Maintenance By Beech Creek Golf Carts

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Electric golf carts don’t require as much maintenance as their fuel-powered counterparts. Because they are battery-operated, they don’t have as many components to take care of. This saves you both time and money. However, neglect your battery and you can end up with some serious repairing expenses or, more than likely, having to buy a new one, which is not cheap.

At Beech Creek Golf Carts, we want to help you keep your electric golf cart battery in proper working condition for a long time. So, here is a guide to help you do just that. We are your golf cart dealer in Cincinnati, OH, where we also serve Dayton, OH, and Lexington, KY.

Don’t Let Your Battery Drain Out

Do not drive your electric golf cart to a state where it will not operate. Always recharge it before it drains completely. This is the first step to making them last you for years.

Add Water

Batteries in electric golf carts need to be watered on a monthly to quarterly basis. It is ideal to check the water levels once a month at the very least. Here are some important tips to follow when filling them up.

  • Only use the type of water recommended by the manufacturer. Never use mineral or tap water.
  • Add battery water after the vehicle has cooled down from a full charge.
  • Do not add water right before you charge the golf cart. This can lead to unwanted acid overflow.
  • Never allow the cell’s fluid level to dip below its plates. The plates inside the battery must be submerged since oxygen in the air is damaging to the plates.
  • Do not overfill.

Clean The Battery

When an electric golf cart battery is charged, it releases hydrogen gas, water, and acid that settles on other components. If this isn’t cleaned in time, it corrodes these parts. To clean them, shut all vent caps and cover all electric parts, mix a tablespoon of baking soda into a cup of hot water, and use an old toothbrush to apply it to the terminals. Wash off the baking soda once the corrosion is removed by spraying it with cool water and wiping it off.

Use A Battery Gauge

Using a battery gauge to monitor the battery’s depth of discharge should be part of your maintenance routine. In general, it will measure the depth of discharge so you can recharge the battery on time before it completely drains.

How To Identify A Dying Battery

A well-maintained battery can last you for 5 to 7 years or longer. Meanwhile, a neglected one starts dying within the first two years, in some cases. If you notice that your electric golf cart begins to lose its acceleration ability quicker after a full charge or it takes longer to charge, then you are most likely dealing with a dying battery. They can also be tested using a hydrometer to have a more secure answer. 

If you follow these steps, your battery should last a long time. Remember that at Beech Creek Golf Carts, we carry the best models of electric golf carts at really great prices. Our dealership is based in Cincinnati, OH. We are happy to be serving Dayton, OH, and Lexington, KY, too.