Let's begin by providing some important background information regarding your deep cycle batteries. First of all, the batteries found in your electric golf cart are not the same as ones found in your car although they look the same. They couldn’t be more different. The correct term for the batteries found in your golf cart or utility vehicle are deep cycle batteries. Below are some facts about deep cycle batteries:

Also known as a “flooded” batteries or “wet” batteries

Deep cycle batteries are not maintenance free

Contains electrolytes made up of a lead acid and water solution

Produce an electrical current for long periods of time

Require routine maintenance (watering and cleaning) to prolong battery life

Will consume a considerable about of water over their lifespan

The batteries found in your car are known as shallow cycle batteries (SLI) and produce a high current of electricity for a short period of time. For instance, starting you car requires a shallow cycle battery. Do not replace the batteries in your electric golf cart with SLI batteries. Currently E-Z-GO 36V and 48V electric golf carts use 6 volt, 8 volt and 12 volt golf cart batteries. Currently we recommend the use of Exide, Full River, US and Trojan deep cycle batteries which are also compatible with our current line of 36V and 48V golf cart chargers.