Should I go back from lithium

[Mkonrath72]

I bought this cart at auction. It was a government owned Ezgo. I can’t pick up till tomorrow but to me looks like a s4 express. The description says Non Runner. I’m hoping it’s just the battery which looks to be a Roypow. No charger included. I’m honestly just going to flip the cart but this is my first time buying one that had a lithium battery. If the battery is dead what would you use to replace it just to sell for profit? Would you stay lithium? Use a cheaper Lithium, go back to lead. Costco interstate. I live in Southern Glirida and have never tried selling a lithium. Not sure if people would see as a plus or minus. I’m not sure how to read the date on battery, if one of you know the roypow code please let me know. Thx so much

[coosa]

If you are going to flip it, I think a cheap lithium would make sense. You can actually get a lithium for less money than a FLA pack now, and you can get a decent lithium charger for under $200.

But I would check out the battery in it ; there's a good chance something else is keeping it from running at all. Good luck figuring it out.

[TheCartBoy]

In the 5th photo, there are some disconnected ring terminals.

For me, first step is see if that battery is salvageable. Itself has a control system (BMS).

Then apply power to the system, either from that battery if it's ok, or a 48V power supply or other source. Then see if you can get the wheels to spin.

[Pat911]

May just need a charge.

[Bama Brad]

You can easily take the top off the battery and test the individual cells inside. The BMS in those is weak (I burned up 2) and replaced it with a JK BMS and it has worked like a charm ever since. That battery sells for about $2500 and I wouldn't just discard it. As long as the cells inside aren't below 2.5 volt and aren't bloated, I'd invest in a smart charger and see if it'll charge. After checking out the rest of the cart first....
You should be able to get more money if there is a lithium battery instead of FLA's. I will not have another cart with FLA's.