Club car ds gas convert to electric. transaxle?

BBBHC · 07-08-2018, 03:25 PM

The club car I am looking at is a 1992 gas version. I want to convert it to electric for hunting purposes. I would like to know if the rear transaxle is the same on a gas car, as an electric? Did they just use a different adapter plate to attach the engine versus the motor?
Thanks for any help!

scottyb · 07-08-2018, 04:54 PM

Different differentials

lockman1 · 07-09-2018, 06:42 AM

Welcome to BGW BBBHC!

On a 1992, the Kawasaki drive unit/transaxle/differential IS used for both electric, and gas carts... an electric motor should bolt right up in place of the transmission!
The problem with THAT conversion is... you'll need to make up a battery tray, buy a charger, batteries, motor, and literally ALL of the electric components to go with it!

For the amount of work and money? your better off just buying an electric cart!

TahoeDawgZ71 · 07-09-2018, 07:59 AM

In a 1992 yes, it's the exact same differential. Remove the transmission and you'll have a place to install an electric motor.

07-09-2018, 08:46 AM

I'm with lockman1 just get an electric cart ...

then get Dave Hicks (TahoeDawgZ71) to help you with upgrades
his prices are inline with other sites ... sometimes lower

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Lochlin · 07-09-2018, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lockman1

Welcome to BGW BBBHC!

On a 1992, the Kawasaki drive unit/transaxle/differential IS used for both electric, and gas carts... an electric motor should bolt right up in place of the transmission!
The problem with THAT conversion is... you'll need to make up a battery tray, buy a charger, batteries, motor, and literally ALL of the electric components to go with it!

For the amount of work and money? your better off just buying an electric cart!

You are literally looking at $2000+ in electrical components ($1000 in batts alone if you don't have cores) plus a ton of customizing. For that money you will easily find a "ready to go" cart.

BBBHC · 07-09-2018, 12:55 PM

Thanks all! I figured it would cost more to convert gas to electric. It was offered to me for free, so I wanted to check into it before I gave a definitive answer.

lockman1 · 07-09-2018, 01:41 PM

TAKE IT!!!

Depending on the condition, and if it runs, with a little clean up, it could get you anywhere from $600 to $1200 for it!
(It would help finance an electric cart!)

BBBHC · 07-17-2018, 09:28 AM

Thanks lochman. I did take it. Drivetrain is toast, so ripping it out. Ends up they have another ds that is electric. I have not seen it yet, apparently it is quite hoop a jooped. They said I could take whatever off it I wanted. Going to golook at it soon.

07-17-2018, 12:19 PM

07-08-2018, 03:25 PM	#1
BBBHC Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 1,720	Club car ds gas convert to electric. transaxle? The club car I am looking at is a 1992 gas version. I want to convert it to electric for hunting purposes. I would like to know if the rear transaxle is the same on a gas car, as an electric? Did they just use a different adapter plate to attach the engine versus the motor? Thanks for any help!

07-08-2018, 04:54 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: Club car ds gas convert to electric. transaxle? Different differentials

07-09-2018, 06:42 AM	#3
lockman1 What the ....? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 14,931	Re: Club car ds gas convert to electric. transaxle? Welcome to BGW BBBHC! On a 1992, the Kawasaki drive unit/transaxle/differential IS used for both electric, and gas carts... an electric motor should bolt right up in place of the transmission! The problem with THAT conversion is... you'll need to make up a battery tray, buy a charger, batteries, motor, and literally ALL of the electric components to go with it! For the amount of work and money? your better off just buying an electric cart!

07-09-2018, 07:59 AM	#4
TahoeDawgZ71 revolutiongolfcars.com Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Golf Car Capital of The World... Augusta, Georgia Posts: 10,224	Re: Club car ds gas convert to electric. transaxle? In a 1992 yes, it's the exact same differential. Remove the transmission and you'll have a place to install an electric motor.

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07-09-2018, 12:55 PM	#7
BBBHC Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 1,720	Re: Club car ds gas convert to electric. transaxle? Thanks all! I figured it would cost more to convert gas to electric. It was offered to me for free, so I wanted to check into it before I gave a definitive answer.

07-09-2018, 01:41 PM	#8
lockman1 What the ....? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 14,931	Re: Club car ds gas convert to electric. transaxle? TAKE IT!!! Depending on the condition, and if it runs, with a little clean up, it could get you anywhere from $600 to $1200 for it! (It would help finance an electric cart!)

07-17-2018, 09:28 AM	#9
BBBHC Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 1,720	Re: Club car ds gas convert to electric. transaxle? Thanks lochman. I did take it. Drivetrain is toast, so ripping it out. Ends up they have another ds that is electric. I have not seen it yet, apparently it is quite hoop a jooped. They said I could take whatever off it I wanted. Going to golook at it soon.

07-17-2018, 12:19 PM	#10
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