Whats the Range on my 97' EZGO

[SteveHMcIntosh]

I was wanting to know other peoples range on their golf cart similar to mine. I have a 97' EZGO with a 6 in Jakes Lift and 22in tires. My batteries are new (from Costco $73 each) I have gone more than 11 miles so far on pavement with some hills and it has not slowed down once. I have taken it over 10 miles in the woods on hilly trails and it has not showed one bit of slowing down... Does anyone have any info on how far I can go on one full charge? I started out at 3 miles, then 5 then 9 then 11 and I guess I will keep going until i have to call someone to pick me up and drag me home. I wanted to get a rough range before I took off down a beach somewhere or got out in the woods too far to get back but so far I have not been able to determine my exact limit... I also suspect as my batteries age my range will lessen.

[mauistardog]

Everyone's milage is different based on the set up and battery type. The amp hours is the rating used on batteries. The more the better. I have the new costco ones which are 235 Amp hours. They cost 89.00 bucks here on Maui, I am sure they are cheaper near you. I would and I am in the process of putting a volt meter in my cart. This will give you a better idea of how far down you have run the batteries. It was recommended by some member here to let new batteries drain down or discharge down to 70% on the first 10 charges of new batteries and never let them discharge below 50%. I am sure other will other advise. But put volt meter display on or use a volt meter and see what percentage you are at on you batteries after your test runs.

aloha
joe

[Todd Dolfi]

You can always put a battery meter on the cart.. When you hit 50% turn around