is 48v really worth it?

mazdawg(Mikey)

So I'm pretty sure I'm gonna need new batteries in the near future. I'm trying to figure out if I'm gonna just go back with 6-6v batteries or should I take the leap and go 6-8v. I know if I do 48v then I've gotta replace my controller and I don't think that's in the budget. Is it really worth it to go 48v? And before you say....i can't do 36v and go back and add 2 more 6v batteries later. There's just not enough room on my cart.

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Swan

well you really don't want to add 2 more later , that will just hurt the original 6 . to me its worth making the jump to 48 volts. but you know your cash flow.

JMGreco

Mickey - I am in the middle of my conversion, picking up my batteries Fri / Sat. My controller is able to go from 36 to 48 volt so that was a big plus. I searched this site, spent a lot of time doing it, and found almost every review very positive. I will happy to report results this weekend. 30 percent increase in speed and torque is what to expect.

cgtech

If you like the cost comparason to 33% more torque and speed, then yes, its worth it.

mazdawg(Mikey)

Yeah 30% more is well worth it. I just didn't want to buy 6 new 6v batteries and regret going 48v down the road. I want to just buy batteries once. Its just the extra having to buy a controller in addition to the 6 8volt batteries which cost more than the 6volt ones. I was hoping to hold off longer on buying batteries and buy a controller first but these batteries don't seem to have the run time I'm needing.

scottyb

I have been helping people upgrade 36v carts to 48v for years. I have never heard anybody say they regret the upgrade yet.

Olman

Mikey --- you will have to upgrade your controller as you said. Also you will need a new solenoid, resistor, and diode. Then a 48 volt charger will be needed. That being said, the controller alone will give you more torque so with the jump to 48v, you might be surprised at the results. I already had all the upgrades when I upgraded to 48v so it wasn't that bad for me cost wise. I will say other than the EMP motor I put in, the 48v upgrade was the most productive I did. The torque greatly improved and the cart gained a solid 6 MPH. I would not hesitate doing the upgrade again. The cost factor does suck--that I fully understand

mazdawg(Mikey)

Man I completely forgot about a charger too.....dang

Knothead

ScottyB has great prices on controller/solenoid packages & also on DPI chargers. That's where I got my stuff, to the tune of $900+!!! Was it worth it?.................
HECK yeah!

eflyguy

I'm very happy we went 42V - the torque we need for the terrain we use it on, more than enough speed (I have it limited to 50%, probably will bump it up to 75%) and lots of range.

It's not a cheap conversion - not only controller, but also a new charger.
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