How to Increase the Run Time of an Electric Golf Cart

Increasing the run time of your electric golf cart will allow you to use it longer between charges for recreation and transportation. Golf carts run on batteries that wear down with time and use, causing the battery to lose its charge quickly. However, if you maintain your golf cart's battery properly, you can ensure that it will run with maximum efficiency throughout its life and keep its charge longer, thereby increasing the run time of the cart.

Things You'll Need

  • Distilled water
  • Baking soda
  • Spray bottle
  • Cleaning brush
  • Petroleum jelly
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Instructions

    • 1

      Charge a new battery fully prior to use. Recharge batteries before they drain below 20 percent capacity. Disconnect the battery charger as soon as possible after the battery reaches full capacity.

    • 2

      Keep your golf cart fully charged and in a cool, covered area when not in use. Charge the battery monthly when not in use.

    • 3

      Refrain from charging batteries in freezing temperatures or temperatures over 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

    • 4

      Open the battery vent caps and check water levels every month. Fill the well with distilled water up to the charging plates if the battery is not charged and 1/8 inch below the charging plates if the battery is charged.

    • 5

      Remove the battery clamps from the terminals. Mix six parts distilled water and one part baking soda. Spray this mixture onto the the top of the battery and scrub with a brush. Rinse with pure distilled water and wipe dry with a clean cloth.

    • 6

      Apply petroleum jelly to the terminals and clamps to prevent future corrosion. Replace the clamps onto the terminals.