Need to increase speed on 2020 EZ-GO L6 Express Elite

[fteti]

I was wondering if there a trick to speeding up my new 2020 EZ-GO L6 Express Elite? It is MUCH slower than my old 2010 EZ-GO & the dealer said he couldn't make it faster (btw, the turtle/rabbit speed switch has very little effect).

I've read in some posts that some folks (like Bob Boyce) know how this can be accomplished (and may even be able to modify my cart for me), but not sure how that works/costs (don't really want to start taking the cart apart and shipping parts around).

Appreciate the help; Thanks

[BobBoyce]

Originally Posted by fteti

I was wondering if there a trick to speeding up my new 2020 EZ-GO L6 Express Elite? It is MUCH slower than my old 2010 EZ-GO & the dealer said he couldn't make it faster (btw, the turtle/rabbit speed switch has very little effect).

I've read in some posts that some folks (like Bob Boyce) know how this can be accomplished (and may even be able to modify my cart for me), but not sure how that works/costs (don't really want to start taking the cart apart and shipping parts around).

Appreciate the help; Thanks

I hope the dealer did not corrupt your Elite... Rabbit/Turtle switch malfunction is one sign of that. If so, continuing to operate it can permanently damage the controller.

All Elite carts must be reprogrammed with the controller in the cart. The BMS is integrated to the controller. Be aware, the Elite version of the S4 and L6 is a bad design from the factory. It is a 72V cart and motor, running from a "48 volt" type lithium pack for the RXV. Due to the lowered operating voltage, the controller must supply more current to the AC motor to retain rotor lock. This means the motor runs hotter than the same cart running from a 72V lead/acid battery pack. It can be turned up, but we do not want to turn it up as much as the 72V operated version. Turning it up all the way would result in motor overheats and shutdowns. So for motor safety we like to limit it to about 27 MPH.

Bob

[fteti]

Originally Posted by BobBoyce

I hope the dealer did not corrupt your Elite... Rabbit/Turtle switch malfunction is one sign of that. If so, continuing to operate it can permanently damage the controller.

All Elite carts must be reprogrammed with the controller in the cart. The BMS is integrated to the controller. Be aware, the Elite version of the S4 and L6 is a bad design from the factory. It is a 72V cart and motor, running from a "48 volt" type lithium pack for the RXV. Due to the lowered operating voltage, the controller must supply more current to the AC motor to retain rotor lock. This means the motor runs hotter than the same cart running from a 72V lead/acid battery pack. It can be turned up, but we do not want to turn it up as much as the 72V operated version. Turning it up all the way would result in motor overheats and shutdowns. So for motor safety we like to limit it to about 27 MPH.

Bob

Bob,
Thanks for the reply. I wish I had done more research before buying it. We were pleased w/ our old EZ-Go cart and (since we often leave the cart unattended for weeks/months) I had thought the Lithium batteries were going to be a big plus for us.

As far as I know, the dealer didn't modify anything. Using my iPhone speed app, we recorded speeds of ~14mph (turtle mode) to ~16mph (rabbit mode). Not great accuracy from the app, but the range was fairly consistent (range ~13-17mph). I don't need to be on open roads, so 27mph would be much better than what I have.

If the controller has to be programmed in the cart, how can I get someone to do that (or give me a clue on how to do it)? I've read that you travel to certain folks; any chance you'll be in the Charlotte, NC area some time?

Thanks

[fteti]

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[sirtone]

Originally Posted by fteti

Bob,
Thanks for the reply. I wish I had done more research before buying it. We were pleased w/ our old EZ-Go cart and (since we often leave the cart unattended for weeks/months) I had thought the Lithium batteries were going to be a big plus for us.

As far as I know, the dealer didn't modify anything. Using my iPhone speed app, we recorded speeds of ~14mph (turtle mode) to ~16mph (rabbit mode). Not great accuracy from the app, but the range was fairly consistent (range ~13-17mph). I don't need to be on open roads, so 27mph would be much better than what I have.

If the controller has to be programmed in the cart, how can I get someone to do that (or give me a clue on how to do it)? I've read that you travel to certain folks; any chance you'll be in the Charlotte, NC area some time?

Thanks

I would like to get in on this too! I have the same cart it's a elite, but i'm in ohio

[fteti]

Also, not sure if it helps ..
I just took a look & on top of the model info tag w/ the following info...
Model: 1234SE-6350
Voltage: 80V
Current: 350A
Date Code: 19155P
...
there's a sticker applied w/ the following info:
ADVBL6/Lx6
Software: 6974022 REV: B2
SVC_Controller: 697454

PS: The turtle/rabbit switch does have a slight effect. Using the SpeedBox app on my phone... in turtle mode I get a steady 14mph (max) & in rabbit mode I get a steady 16mph (max).

[TheCartBoy]

Originally Posted by BobBoyce

I hope the dealer did not corrupt your Elite... Rabbit/Turtle switch malfunction is one sign of that. If so, continuing to operate it can permanently damage the controller.

Bob

The controller is not going to become permanently damaged because the dealer made some tuning adjustments using - it can always be reverted. The rabbit turtle switch can be disabled through software depending on which profile the dealer selects.

[BobBoyce]

Originally Posted by TheCartBoy

The controller is not going to become permanently damaged because the dealer made some tuning adjustments using - it can always be reverted. The rabbit turtle switch can be disabled through software depending on which profile the dealer selects.

Try telling that to those that have experienced this first-hand. Some have had to buy new controllers because what the dealers did violated their warranty.

[BEdge]

Originally Posted by BobBoyce

Try telling that to those that have experienced this first-hand. Some have had to buy new controllers because what the dealers did violated their warranty.

Bob;

I understand that you are not going to travel out west but my cart speed is intolerable. Is there some other solution? Can I buy/rent your system and pay to fedex the hardware here and fedex it back to you and pay you to facetime me through the process? Can I just buy a whole new controller?
I cannot drive 15MPH. Are there solutions we could expore?

[TheCartBoy]

Originally Posted by BEdge

Bob;

I understand that you are not going to travel out west but my cart speed is intolerable. Is there some other solution? Can I buy/rent your system and pay to fedex the hardware here and fedex it back to you and pay you to facetime me through the process? Can I just buy a whole new controller?
I cannot drive 15MPH. Are there solutions we could expore?

The profile limit is 16 MPH. But there are other parameters that can be adjusted that will result in high speeds.

A curtis handset is going to give you access - quite pricey but if you are willing to buy a new controller this is probably a better option.

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