LiFePO4 Golf Cart Battery Types
While deep-cycle flooded lead-acid batteries can be used to power golf carts, lithium golf cart batteries are becoming increasingly popular due to their long lifespan, quick charging capabilities, consistent performance, and lightweight design.
RELiON’s 48V 60Ah LiFePO4 battery is designed as a drop in replacement for AGM batteries and can be installed with no retrofit kits or complicated connections.
Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are currently the leading battery technology for consumer electronics and electric vehicles. They have excellent power-to-weight and energy-efficiency ratios, high temperature performance and long life cycles with low self-discharge. They can also be recharged many times without losing their capacity or undergoing degradation.
Unlike nickel-cadmium batteries that suffer from memory effects, lithium batteries do not lose their full charge with each recharge. They have a high energy density, which is why they can store more power per unit of weight than their alkaline counterparts. They are ideal for UPS or emergency power backup systems because of their ability to retain energy and provide a consistent flow of electrons.
Rechargeable li-ion batteries are available in two cell options: lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2) and lithium manganese oxide (LMO). Cobalt is an excellent cathode material that improves the battery’s performance and efficiency in cold temperatures. LMO combines the benefits of both manganese and nickel, boosting performance in cold conditions, lowering internal resistance and enhancing ion flow.
Lithium batteries are safe to use and do not contain toxic metals like lead, cadmium or mercury. They are non-flammable and can be stored in a variety of positions. For safety reasons, the lithium content of a battery pack must be declared when it is shipped and labeled as Class 9 Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials.
Lead-Acid Batteries
Lead-acid batteries generate electricity through a double-sulfate chemical reaction. Lead and lead dioxide (active materials on the battery’s plates) react with sulfuric acid in the electrolyte to high-voltage-liifepo4-battery form lead sulfate. The sulfate reverts to lead, lead dioxide, and sulfuric acid when the battery recharges. However, if a lead-acid battery is discharged for long periods of time, some of the sulfate may not revert. The remaining sulfate forms a hard, crystalline state that can no longer accept a charge.
A flooded lead-acid battery contains an electrolyte made from water and sulfuric acid, a grid of powdered lead, and sponge lead (Pb). The positive and negative electrodes are separated by a thin layer of sulphate. The sulphate acts as an inert filling between the active materials and the electrolyte. When the battery is charged, electrons move from the positive to the negative plates via an external conductor. This movement of electrons across the electrodes is what makes an electrical device work, providing an intense jolt that then recharges the battery.
Small lead-acid batteries are used as back-up power for alarm systems, fire systems, and UPS devices. Large lead-acid batteries are found in motor vehicles, golf carts, and electric bicycles. These batteries are also often used in stationary applications, such as uninterruptible power supplies. Valve regulated lead-acid batteries are designed to spill less of their electrolyte and offer long standby durations.
FlyPower LiFePO4 Lithium Battery
FlyPower lithium batteries (also known as LiFePO4 or LFP) have become increasingly popular in recent years as the battery industry advances and superior technologies are made more affordable. LiFePO4 has the potential to surpass lithium-ion as the technology of choice for backup power solutions like home energy storage, off-grid solar, and electric vehicles (EVs).
Like all batteries, LFPs have three essential components: an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte. LiFePO4 batteries have an anode of carbon and a cathode of either iron or phosphorus. During charging, lithium ions move from the cathode to the anode through the electrolyte, creating an electrical current. During discharging, the opposite happens and electrons move from the anode to the cathode through the electrolyte.
Unlike lithium-ion, LiFePO4 batteries are not prone to thermal runaway or overheating. This makes them safer to store indoors or in colder temperatures than other lithium batteries, which require a climate-controlled environment. High-end lithium battery pack They also have a much wider operating temperature range than Li-ion batteries, which means they can function in temperatures as low as -4degF and as high as 140degF.
Additionally, a LiFePO4 battery’s cycle life is over 4x that of a lithium-ion battery. This long lifespan means you’ll get more use out of your battery before it needs to be replaced, saving you money on expensive replacements.
ExpertPower LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Lithium Battery
ExpertPower LiFePO4 Deep Cycle lithium batteries are very light and provide superior cycling power. They also offer superior safety features. ExpertPower lithium batteries are not prone to thermal runaway like other battery types and have a very low rate of self-discharge. They can be used for the same applications as lead acid and AGM batteries in most applications, but are significantly lighter with a longer life expectancy.
If you’re looking to power your RV, bass boat, solar setup, electric vehicle or wheelchair with a lightweight, long lasting lithium battery, look no further than our 12v 100ah LiFePO4 Battery. Our batteries come with a 500W pure sine wave inverter that can be used to operate most appliances. This combination provides great weight savings and increased voltage stability.
Lithium iron phosphate is the safest of all lithium battery chemistries and does not have issues with thermal runaway like other battery types. It is also incombustible and is very resistant to high temperatures, even when charged at high current levels.
Lithium batteries require a special charger to prevent overcharging and overdischarging. We recommend our ExpertPower EPC1220 Charger, which is specially programmed for lithium batteries to prevent damage and ensure complete usability. It is available separately, or in a combo package with our battery. Watch a quick interview with our customers Cora and Jose to learn more about why they chose our lithium batteries for their amazing cross country journey.