Dakota Lithium Blog

Unleashing Power and Efficiency: Upgrading to Lithium Golf Cart Batteries Golf carts have come a long way from being simple vehicles used for a leisurely round of golf. Today, they are essential for various applications, including transportation in residential communities, resorts, and industrial complexes. As the demand for more efficient and environmentally friendly solutions rises, upgrading to lithium golf cart batteries has become a popular choice among enthusiasts and businesses alike. In this blog, we'll explore the benefits, considerations, and steps involved in making the switch to lithium power. B. Johnson's EzGo TXT 48V Golf Cart The Power of Lithium 1. Enhanced Performance: Lithium batteries offer a significant performance boost compared to traditional lead-acid batteries. They provide a higher energy...

Converting Lithium Golf Cart Batteries Converting Lithium Golf Cart Batteries Listen Here! In this episode of Huntin’ Land, host Joe Baya and Butch Thierry explore the benefits of converting to lithium golf cart batteries with guest Brandon Johnson of Dakota Lithium. Brandon explains the advantages of lithium batteries over traditional lead acid batteries in terms of longevity, range, and other benefits. The conversion process is discussed, including potential installation requirements and any potential issues that may arise. Brandon shares his knowledge and experience with troubleshooting common problems that may occur during the conversion process. The cost benefits of converting to lithium batteries are also explored, with a comparison of conversion costs versus traditional lead acid batteries over time. Finally, listeners are encouraged to...

This blog is for replacing your batteries, if you need assistance choosing the right battery, or if you have questions about lithium batteries, please refer to What Battery Do I need for My Golf  Golf Cart? Preparing to Remove Your Batteries: The only hardware tool you need to replace your batteries is a ratchet or a socket wrench set. If you are taking out lead acid batteries, make sure to wear goggles and gloves (to protect against the acid and corrosion), and you may need battery carrying straps due to their weight. If you are using a 12V converter, you may need a stripping and connection kit for the wires. Before you start, it is a good idea to take...

Linking 12 Volt batteries in series is an easy way to create higher voltage 24V, 36V and 48V battery systems. Before linking batteries in series however it is helpful to first charge each battery individually. This is called balancing batteries in series, also known as voltage matching. Balancing batteries in series has two big benefits: The total capacity of the system will be higher. This means more runtime for your golf cart, trolling motor, solar battery bank, or whatever you are powering. The lifespan of each battery will be longer since the stress of running to empty is evening shared by all batteries instead of a single battery. Dakota Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries have a very long lifespan (typically...

Editor's note: Jim S. is a retired engineer who spends his winters playing golf near his home in Arizona. As a customer he provided this review of upgrading his golf cart to Dakota Lithium batteries to help other customers understand how to use their battery and why they should join the #LithiumRevolution Hello everyone, So, here is how the Dakota Lithium battery works in my golf cart. 48V 96Ah Battery The nominal rating of the Dakota Lithium golf cart battery is 48 volts and 96 Amp Hours.  It weighs 100 pounds vs the 380 pounds for lead acid batteries, and because it is a LiFePO4 battery (LiFePO4 = Lithium Iron Phosphate) it has none of the fire/explosion/danger issues that we...

Less weight, no battery watering, and more consistent performance—upgrading your golf cart to lithium has clear benefits! Learn how to match your cart’s voltage and current requirements, compare capacity with your existing lead-acid batteries, and choose the right battery and charger for a reliable conversion.

     Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), is a private research university and space-grant institution in Troy, New York. Since 2007, the Rensselaer Electric Vehicle (REV) team has given Rensselaer students the opportunity to explore their engineering interests in an exciting, hands-on manner. They work to build hyper-efficient battery-powered electric vehicles from the ground up, and compete for efficiency alongside teams from around the world at competitions such as Shell Eco-Marathon (SEM) and Electrathon America. We gladly helped them out when they came to us to find a lightweight, LiFePO4 solution for their competing electric vehicle, Leo. Blair Montgomery of the REV team has written us a guest article to speak more on the process of their project. Enjoy. "Looking over...