Why upgrade golf carts to lithium iron phosphate batteries.
With the rapid development of lithium iron phosphate battery technology, more and more golf cart manufacturers are choosing lithium iron phosphate batteries for their golf carts. So when did the user experience upgrade the golf cart to a lithium battery? What are the advantages of upgrading golf cart batteries from lead-acid to lithium iron phosphate batteries?
Between 150 years and 2018, the golf cart market has grown by nearly 2021%, and after accelerating again after the pandemic, there is no doubt that it has and may continue to grow. The technology of lithium iron phosphate batteries is constantly improving, and here we would like to tell you what changes will occur if we change from lead-acid batteries to lithium iron phosphate batteries.
Total cost reduction
As is well known, compared to lead-acid batteries,
LiFePO4 lithium batteries have a higher initial price. However, LiFePO4 lithium batteries are clearly the most cost-effective long-term batteries compared to lead-acid batteries, especially when we consider all factors including lifespan, charging and discharging depth, maintenance costs, etc. When you carefully calculate all the details, the upfront price you pay is lower, but you need to replace lead-acid batteries multiple times during the service life of a single LiFePO4 lithium battery.
Longer endurance
For the same battery capacity of 12V100Ah, lead-acid batteries can only discharge 50%, and if the voltage drops too much, your golf cart will die. However, the Keheng 12V100Ah golf cart lithium battery can discharge almost completely with minimal voltage drop. This means that you can use almost the full capacity of a lithium battery every time you charge. This results in a significantly longer range of LiFePO4 lithium batteries compared to lead-acid batteries.
Fast charging speed
The Keheng lithium iron phosphate battery can reach a charging speed of 4C, which means that the golf cart battery can be charged with a suitable charger for about two hours, which is much faster than similar lead-acid products.
Longer service life and warranty period
As lead-acid batteries undergo charging and discharging cycles, they cannot be fully charged to their original capacity. Over time, they will gradually wear out until the battery can no longer power your golf cart, even when fully charged. Lithium batteries are not like this.
The service life of LiFePO4 lithium batteries is usually six to ten times that of lead-acid batteries. Lithium iron phosphate batteries are truly deep cycle batteries, and even after repeated charging and discharging cycles, the impact on their lifespan is minimal.
As mentioned above, the lifespan of BATTSYS lithium batteries is always 3000-7000 cycles, while lead-acid batteries can only run 500-1000 cycles. Keheng golf cart lithium batteries always provide a 5-8 year warranty, compared to lead-acid batteries which usually only have a limited warranty of 1-2 years.
Smaller volume and weight
For example, the BATTSYS golf cart's lithium battery with a capacity of 100Ah and 12Volts is around 26lbs, while the typical lead-acid battery with a capacity of 100Ah and 12Volts is 72lbs. The weight of lithium iron phosphate batteries is about half that of lead-acid deep cycle batteries. Reducing the weight of the golf cart will increase your running time, allowing you to spend more time driving and reducing charging time.
More secure
If you plan to use lithium iron phosphate batteries as a lead-acid substitute for existing energy storage systems, there is no need to worry about safety when using Keheng lithium batteries. BATTSYS Lithium Battery is equipped with a built-in Battery Management System (BMS), which provides multiple protections,
Overcharge protection function
Overdischarge protection function
Overcurrent protection function
Short circuit protection function
Over temperature protection function
Automatic battery balancing function
However, all lead-acid batteries do not have built-in BMS, which means that lead-acid batteries do not have thermal runaway protection, which is a significant risk in all types of lead-acid batteries. Thermal runaway can damage the battery, and if not quickly controlled, it can even lead to a fire. Compared to lead-acid batteries, choosing Keheng Lithium Iron Phosphate battery technology can help the entire battery system become safer!
