Electric Golf Cart Maintenance

There are plenty of reasons why electric golf cart maintenance is worthwhile. It ensures your golf cart runs optimally. It reduces the amount of repairs needed, saving you time and money. It even extends the life of the battery.

Here at Arizona Ranch & Resort Cars, we strive to make your life easier. We gathered up the following tips for electric golf cart maintenance. If you need professional assistance with any tasks or want to shop electric golf carts for sale, head over to our dealership. We are based in Prescott Valley, Arizona, and also serve those in Flagstaff and Surprise.

Figure Out The Battery's Baseline

The first key step is figuring out what is normal for your electric golf cart. That way, you will be better able to notice irregularities that suggest maintenance is needed.

Once you've brought your electric golf cart home, fully charge it up before the first drive. Then, pay close attention to the speed that the battery drains. This is the baseline to remember. If your electric golf cart starts draining quicker than usual, it's a sign of a maintenance problem.

Charge Properly

Electric golf carts will need to be charged. Some charging practices are better than others. Avoid letting the battery fully drain. Instead, charge it sometime before it completely drains. Limit the amount of times you see the flashing battery charge indicator - it shouldn't be very often.

Clean Up Battery Acid

When you charge up your electric golf cart, there will be a release of hydrogen gas, water, and acid. This mixture tends to settle on the parts of your model. If this sits too long, it will start causing corrosion.

Prevent this damage from happening by regularly cleaning the battery acid. Before you begin, shut all the vent caps and cover the electric parts. Mix a tablespoon of baking soda and a cup of hot water. With an old toothbrush, apply the mixture to the battery terminals. After the corrosion is gone, use a spray of cool water to wash off the baking soda.

Add The Ideal Amount Of Water

Electric golf carts are able to make electricity using water and electrolytes. Eventually, you will need to replenish the water. But it's key to add the right amount.

If you add too much, the electrolytes can end up overflowing. If you add too little, sulfation could offer and cause damage to the lead plates.

A watering gun is a helpful tool that will make it easier to add the optimal amount of water. Don't forget - this needs to be distilled water, not tap water.

If you can, fill the water after you charge the battery. This helps increase the electrolytes level.

Test The Electric Golf Cart Battery

Every so often, test your electric golf cart battery. Use a hydrometer to test the various battery cells. This tool measures the electrolytes' density compared to the weight. A higher state of charge and denser presence of electrolytes will be reflected by a higher specific weight.

Take Advantage Of Battery Gauges

A battery gauge is another helpful tool for electric golf cart owners. It measures the depth of discharge, which helps you know when to recharge the battery in a timely manner (as in, before it completely drains).

Know that older models of electric golf carts don't always get an accurate reading with a battery gauge. Instead, they work best with a battery load tester.

We hope you found this guide to electric golf cart maintenance helpful. For professional maintenance assistance or to shop golf carts for sale, visit Arizona Ranch & Resort Cars. Our service department can handle many different maintenance tasks and get your golf cart ready to ride in no time. We can also provide personalized model suggestions, making the shopping process easy. Whatever you need, you can find with us. Our dealership is located in Prescott Valley, Arizona. We also proudly serve those in Flagstaff and Surprise, Arizona.