LiTime · 48V
48V 18A lithium charger
58.4V · 18A · IP65 · Anderson plug
$170 Official site
Beyond the battery
The parts that make a lithium conversion work
Most kits include a charger and a meter. Many don't include a 12V converter, a hold-down or the right charge plug — and those are what leave carts dead in the driveway.
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Lithium chargers
Lithium chargers
A lead-acid charger uses the wrong charging profile and can overcharge or fault a lithium pack. Most kits include one — buy separately only if yours doesn't, or to get a different plug or faster charging.
LiTime · 36V
36V 25A lithium charger
43.8V · 25A · IP65
$196 Official site
Power Queen · 48V
48V 18A lithium charger
58.4V · 18A · IP65
$145 Official site
12V converters (voltage reducers)
Keep your lights on:
Lights, horn, radio and USB run on 12V. With one lithium pack you can no longer tap two batteries, so you need a converter. Add up your accessories' amps and pick a converter with headroom; check its input covers a full charge (58.4V on 48V).
Epoch Batteries · 48V
48V to 12V reducer, 25A
25A · fused
$90 Official site
Epoch Batteries · 36V
36V to 12V reducer
Step-down for lights and accessories
$75 Official site
Vatrer · 48V / 72V
48V/72V to 12V converter, 25A
40–90V input · 25A / 335W · IP55
$80 Official site
Battery monitors
Battery monitors
The old lead-acid gauge reads wrong on lithium. A shunt-based monitor counts the real amp-hours used; a simple voltage meter is only a rough guide, because lithium voltage stays flat until it is almost empty.
Victron Energy · 36V / 48V
SmartShunt 500A (Bluetooth)
Shunt · app only, no display · up to 70V
Not for 72V packs.
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Renogy · 36V / 48V / 72V
500A battery monitor with shunt
Shunt · wired display · alarms
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LiTime · 36V / 48V / 72V
500A Bluetooth shunt monitor
Shunt · 8–120V · app + display
$110 Official site
Power Queen · 36V / 48V / 72V
500A battery monitor with shunt
Shunt · 8–120V
$93 Official site
Vatrer · 36V / 48V / 72V
500A shunt battery monitor
Shunt · display
$80 Official site
Hold-downs and mounting
Hold-downs and mounting
One small pack in a tray built for six batteries will slide around. Use a proper hold-down, not straps or zip ties, and fill the gaps with spacers.
LiTime · 36V / 48V
Lithium battery hold-down kit
Steel clamps · adjustable 6.9–10.6 in
Fits Club Car, Yamaha and E-Z-GO trays; not Club Car DS or Yamaha G19 and older.
$40 Official site Amazon
Generic · 36V / 48V
Club Car DS hold-down plate and rods
OEM-style plate, reusable for a lithium pack
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Generic · 36V / 48V
E-Z-GO (1994+) hold-down plate and rods
OEM-style plate, reusable for a lithium pack
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Vatrer · 36V / 48V / 72V
Battery ratchet straps
Tie-down straps
$20 Official site
Charge ports and plugs
Charge ports and plugs
The new charger's plug often doesn't fit your cart's receptacle. A cart-specific plug or an AC inlet port fixes it.
Epoch Batteries · 36V / 48V
E-Z-GO TXT/RXV charge receptacle plug
Fits the factory E-Z-GO receptacle
$32 Official site
Epoch Batteries · 48V
Club Car Precedent charge port plug
Fits the factory Precedent receptacle
$32 Official site
DC House · 36V / 48V / 72V
15A 125V AC inlet port
Plug-in port for an onboard charger
$26 Official site
Conversion parts: questions people ask
Can I charge a lithium golf cart battery with my old charger?
No. A lead-acid charger uses a different charging profile and can overcharge or fault a lithium pack. Use a lithium charger matched to your pack: 43.8V for 36V, 58.4V for 48V.
How do I get 12V from a 48V golf cart after converting?
Install a 48V-to-12V converter. Add up the amps of your lights, horn, radio and USB, then pick a converter with 30–50% headroom — usually 20A to 30A — whose input range covers a full charge (58.4V).
Do I need to bypass the OBC on my Club Car?
On many Club Car Precedent and DS carts from roughly 1995–2014, the onboard computer (OBC) controls charging and can block a lithium charger. Most lithium kits for these carts include a bypass, or the brand explains how; check your kit's instructions before installing.
Which charger plug fits my cart?
Club Car DS, Club Car Precedent, E-Z-GO TXT/RXV and Yamaha all use different receptacles. Either buy a charger with your cart's plug, a cart-specific port plug, or install an AC inlet port and use an onboard charger.
Do I need a shunt for a lithium battery?
If you want an accurate fuel gauge, yes. Lithium voltage barely changes until the pack is nearly empty, so a voltage meter can show 60% and then drop to zero. A shunt-based monitor counts the amp-hours going in and out.
Do I need to upgrade my controller or solenoid?
Not for a like-for-like swap on a stock cart. If you also raise the voltage (36V to 48V) or install a bigger controller, match the solenoid's coil voltage and amp rating, and check the controller tolerates a full lithium charge.
My cart won't move after installing lithium. Why?
Common causes: on E-Z-GO TXT/RXV the charger interlock wire is left open; a solenoid coil that doesn't match the voltage; or the battery's safety system is in sleep or protection mode. Check the kit instructions for your cart model.