Golf Cart Batteries: 36-volt and 48-volt systems
Golf carts use deep cycle batteries which means they
provide a steady current over a long period of time, as opposed to normal car
batteries that provide a very large current over a short period of time.
For many years all golf carts worked on a 36 volt
electrical system. This system has
fallen out of favor. For the last ten
years almost all golf carts work on a modern 48 volt system.
How do you know if your golf car has a 36 volt
electrical system? When you fill your
batteries with water notice how many holes each battery has. If your batteries have 3 holes you have a
36-volt electrical system.
Each battery is 6 volts, and there are 6 batteries hooked up in series in the car.
Therefore 6 volts x 6 batteries = 36 volts.
Each battery is 6 volts, and there are 6 batteries hooked up in series in the car.
Therefore 6 volts x 6 batteries = 36 volts.
Note: you need the appropriate battery charger for a
36-volt or 48-volt system.
Email info@golfcar.com for more about golf cart batteries and other golf cart parts.
