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Lithium Golf Cart Battery Conversions for Fleets

Surlon Power builds the GLF04 — a 76.8V (72V system) 100Ah LiFePO4 pack rated 100A continuous and 300A peak — and supplies it as a drop-in upgrade path for course, resort and campus carts that still run lead-acid. As a golf cart battery manufacturer and an experienced custom lithium battery partner, the factory also reconfigures voltage, capacity, dimensions, BMS settings and communication to fit existing cart bays and controllers.

7.68 kWhStored energy per pack
60–70 miRange per charge, as stated
IP67Steel-housed enclosure
72V 100Ah LiFePO4 golf cart battery
76.8V lithium golf cart battery
high voltage golf cart lithium battery

Fleet triage: find your conversion class first

Four inputs decide whether a fleet can take the GLF04 straight into service or needs a different configuration. Read your operation against the table below before you spec anything.

Input 01 Fleet size How many carts run the same duty cycle?
Input 02 System voltage What voltage does the cart's controller expect?
Input 03 Terrain & grade Flat fairways, rolling loops or steep climbs?
Input 04 Rounds or hours per cart Daily duty before the next charge window.
Fleet profile Voltage Duty & terrain Routing result
18-hole course fleet 72V Two to three rounds per cart per day, rolling to hilly 72V class — the GLF04 76.8V 100Ah pack is the direct fit
Resort / campus shuttle 72V Paved routes, continuous passenger loads GLF04, after confirming the cart bay takes 800 × 329.4 × 256 mm
Small fleet still on 48V 48V Flat, light duty Start with a voltage conversation before specifying a pack
Utility vehicle / custom chassis Non-standard Mixed terrain, mixed loads Custom configuration — voltage, capacity, dimensions, BMS settings and mechanical design

The 72V fleet pack: GLF04 at a glance

One part number carries the whole fleet specification. These are the figures to check against your charger, controller and battery bay.

Parameter Specification Why it matters in a fleet
Chemistry LiFePO4 lithium iron phosphate The pack you are replacing lead-acid with
Stored energy 7.68 kWh Sizes the daily duty one pack can cover
Dimensions 800 × 329.4 × 256 mm (31.50 × 12.97 × 10.08 in) Measure the existing battery bay before ordering
Charge current 20A continuous / 40A maximum Match against the charger you already own
Discharge current 100A continuous / 300A maximum Continuous covers the loop; maximum covers the climb
Range per charge 60–70 miles (97–113 km), as stated Varies with vehicle configuration and operating conditions
Enclosure Steel housing, IP67 Wash-down and rain exposure on outdoor courses
Maintenance Maintenance-free — no water filling, no acid handling, no terminal cleaning Removes the labour line from the weekly cart routine
BMS Overcharge, over-discharge, short circuit, over-temperature protection and current monitoring Protection logic sits inside the pack, per unit

Fleet buyers should confirm two numbers before committing: bay clearance (800 × 329.4 × 256 mm) and charger compatibility with the 20A continuous / 40A maximum charge current.

72V 100Ah LiFePO4 golf cart battery
76.8V lithium golf cart battery
high voltage golf cart lithium battery

What 100A continuous and 300A peak actually mean on a hill

Two discharge numbers describe two different moments in a shift. The continuous rating is the draw the pack holds while a cart climbs at steady speed. The peak rating is the short burst demanded at launch, on a steep grade, or when a loaded cart starts from a standstill on an incline.

That is why the gap between the two ratings is wide rather than close: a fleet pack spends most of its day inside 100A and only touches 300A for seconds at a time. The BMS handles over-discharge, over-temperature and current monitoring on top of that, so a heavy climb does not become a pack failure.

Steady climb — continuous draw
100A
Launch / steep-grade burst
300A

Illustrative of how the two published ratings are intended to be used, not measured field data. Actual draw depends on cart weight, grade, speed, tyre and controller settings.

100AContinuous discharge, held through the round
300AMaximum discharge for short bursts
IP67Dust and water protection in the bay
72V 100Ah LiFePO4 golf cart battery
76.8V lithium golf cart battery
high voltage golf cart lithium battery

Range is the number that moves most between courses. 60–70 miles per charge is the stated figure; grade, load, speed and ambient temperature are the variables that push it up or down on your property.

The operating envelope, season by season

Course fleets run in cold mornings and hot afternoons. These are the published temperature windows for the GLF04, and the storage rule that matters if carts are parked up for the off-season.

Charging 0°C ~ 55°C 32°F ~ 131°F. Charge indoors or in a sheltered bay on frost mornings.
Discharging −20°C ~ 55°C −4°F ~ 131°F. Covers winter running and summer heat.
Storage · 1 month −20°C ~ 45°C Short-term parking between busy periods.
Storage · 1 year 0°C ~ 35°C The window to plan for if a cart is laid up for a full season.

Lead-acid vs LiFePO4: cost per cart per year

The purchase price is one line in a fleet budget. The lines that repeat every year are labour, charging routine, replacement interval and downtime — and those are where the two technologies separate.

Cost lever Lead-acid baseline GLF04 LiFePO4 Buyer decision
Routine labour Water topping-up and terminal cleaning are part of the weekly routine Maintenance-free — no water filling, no acid leakage maintenance, no terminal cleaning Count staff hours per cart per week, then multiply across the fleet
Energy per round Bank condition drifts as the set ages 7.68 kWh per pack with a stated 60–70 miles (97–113 km) per charge Compare cost per round, not cost per battery
Replacement cycle Fleets plan for periodic set replacement Longer stated service life than lead-acid Model the replacement interval over a five-year horizon
Downtime Cart out of service while the bank is serviced Sealed steel-housed pack, IP67 Price the revenue lost per cart-day offline
Charging infrastructure Existing charger set often reused 20A continuous / 40A maximum charge current Confirm your charger matches before the rollout, not after

How a fleet conversion runs, in four steps

The pack is one decision; the rollout is a sequence. This is the order that keeps carts in service while the switch happens.

Step 01 Fleet audit Log cart models, current voltage, daily rounds and terrain. This tells you how many carts are true 72V candidates.
Step 02 Spec confirmation Check bay clearance against 800 × 329.4 × 256 mm and charger output against 20A / 40A charge current.
Step 03 Pilot carts Convert a small group first. Measure real range on your own grades against the stated 60–70 miles.
Step 04 Volume supply Roll the proven configuration across the fleet, with OEM/ODM changes locked before the volume order.

OEM, ODM and volume fleet supply

When a cart bay, a controller or a charger will not accept the standard pack, the configuration changes. Surlon Power supports that work in-house, and supports the same fleet through the volume order that follows.

  • Battery voltage configuration
  • Capacity customisation
  • Battery dimensions to fit a fixed bay
  • BMS settings and communication solutions
  • Mechanical design changes

Request fleet pricing

Pricing for the GLF04 is quoted per fleet rather than listed, because volume, configuration and destination all change the number. Send these details and the quote comes back specific to your property.

Include this Example of what to send Why the team needs it
Cart model & voltage Cart make, model year, current 72V lead-acid configuration Confirms the pack is a drop-in candidate
Fleet quantity Number of carts for the first phase and the full fleet Sets the volume band for the quote
Duty cycle Rounds per cart per day, average loop distance Tests the stated 60–70 mile range against real use
Terrain Maximum grade on the property Confirms the 100A continuous / 300A peak fit
Charger details Charger model and output current Check against 20A continuous / 40A maximum charge
Customisation needs Voltage, capacity, dimensions, BMS settings or communication Scopes any OEM/ODM work before the order

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