{"id":5653,"date":"2023-01-30T10:56:40","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T05:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/?p=5653"},"modified":"2023-05-03T16:55:24","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T11:25:24","slug":"how-long-to-charge-golf-cart-batteries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/how-long-to-charge-golf-cart-batteries\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long to Charge Golf Cart Batteries? (Explained)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you tired of constantly worrying about your golf cart batteries running out of juice on the course? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trust me, I&#8217;ve been there. I remember the days of constantly checking my battery level, calculating how much longer I had until my next charge, and even having to cut my round short because my batteries were running low. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, after years of trial and error, I&#8217;ve learned exactly How Long to Charge Golf Cart Batteries and maximize their lifespan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So in this article, I&#8217;m going to share with you my personal experience on how long to charge golf cart batteries, so you can spend more time focusing on your game and less time worrying about your cart&#8217;s power.<\/p>\n\n\n<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 style=\"margin: 0;\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"simpletoc-content-container\" class=\"simpletoc-collapsible\">Table of Contents<span class=\"simpletoc-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div id=\"simpletoc-content-container\" class=\"simpletoc-content\"><style>html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }<\/style><ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#how-long-to-charge-golf-cart-batteries\">How Long to Charge Golf Cart Batteries?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ideal-charging-times-for-different-golf-cart-battery-types-and-sizes-and-popular-golf-cart-models\">Ideal Charging Times for Different Golf Cart Battery Types and Sizes and Popular Golf Cart Models<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-long-to-charge-new-golf-cart-batteries\">How Long to Charge New Golf Cart Batteries<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-long-to-charge-golf-cart-batteries-club-car\">How Long to Charge Golf Cart Batteries Club Car<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-long-to-charge-golf-cart-batteries-ez-go\">How Long to Charge Golf Cart Batteries EZ GO<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-long-to-charge-golf-cart-batteries-yamaha\">How Long to Charge Golf Cart Batteries Yamaha<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-often-should-golf-cart-batteries-be-charged\">How Often Should Golf Cart Batteries Be Charged?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-long-does-it-take-to-charge-a-48volt-golf-cart\">How Long Does It Take to Charge a 48-Volt Golf Cart<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-long-does-a-golf-cart-hold-a-charge\">How Long Does a Golf Cart Hold a Charge<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-long-does-it-take-to-charge-a-36volt-golf-cart-battery\">How Long Does It Take to Charge a 36-Volt Golf Cart Battery<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#factors-that-affect-charging-time\">Factors that Affect Charging Time<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#battery-type\">Battery Type<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#charger-type\">Charger Type<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#temperature\">Temperature<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#discharge-level\">Discharge Level<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#age-of-the-battery\">Age of the Battery<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"how-long-to-charge-golf-cart-batteries\">How Long to Charge Golf Cart Batteries?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>On average, it takes between 5-8 hours to fully charge a set of golf cart batteries using a standard charger. However, if the batteries are deeply discharged, it may take longer to charge them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image3-73-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"How Long to Charge Golf Cart Batteries\" class=\"wp-image-5758\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image3-73-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image3-73-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image3-73-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image3-73.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Charging your cart overnight when you are done using it is advisable. Even in cases where you used your cart for just 5 mins, do well to give it a reasonable charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\">If you have 48v batteries, you should get the <a href=\"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/best-48-volt-golf-cart-battery-charger\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5471\">Best 48 Volt Golf Cart Battery Charger<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"ideal-charging-times-for-different-golf-cart-battery-types-and-sizes-and-popular-golf-cart-models\">Ideal Charging Times for Different Golf Cart Battery Types and Sizes and Popular Golf Cart Models<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Below is a table with the charge time for different golf cart types, sizes, and golf cart models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Battery Types\/ Charge Time<\/th><th>Battery Sizes\/ Charge Time<\/th><th>Golf Cart Models\/ Charge Time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Lead-acid batteries:<\/strong> 8 to 12 hours<br><strong>Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM): <\/strong>10 hours<br><strong>Lithium golf cart batteries<\/strong>: 3 to 8 hours<\/td><td><strong>6 volts: <\/strong>6 to 10 hours<br><strong>8 volts: <\/strong>8 to 10 hours<br><strong>12 volts: <\/strong>8 to 10 hours<br><strong>24 volts: <\/strong>10 hours<br><strong>36 volts: <\/strong>4 to 6 hours<br><strong>48 volts: <\/strong>6 hours<\/td><td><strong>Club car: <\/strong>8 to 12 hours<br><strong>Ezgo:<\/strong> 8 to 12 hours<br><strong>Yamaha: <\/strong>8 to 10 hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">This article on <a href=\"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/golf-cart-battery-charging-tips\/\">Golf Cart Battery Charging Tips<\/a> will help you manage your golf cart battery optimally.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"how-long-to-charge-new-golf-cart-batteries\">How Long to Charge New Golf Cart Batteries<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image2-74-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"How Long to Charge New Golf Cart Batteries\" class=\"wp-image-5759\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image2-74-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image2-74-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image2-74-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image2-74.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most recent golf cart batteries today come fully charged. However, in cases where they do not, you should charge your new golf cart batteries for 10 to 14 hours before use.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"how-long-to-charge-golf-cart-batteries-club-car\">How Long to Charge Golf Cart Batteries Club Car<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>A Club car golf cart batteries should be charged for approximately 8 to 12 hours after use. Ensure that you don&#8217;t let your batteries run entirely down before charging.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"how-long-to-charge-golf-cart-batteries-ez-go\">How Long to Charge Golf Cart Batteries EZ GO<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>You should charge your Ezgo golf cart approximately 8 to 12 hours after use. This should be done preferably overnight when the golf cart is not used to ensure continuous charging until the battery is full.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"how-long-to-charge-golf-cart-batteries-yamaha\">How Long to Charge Golf Cart Batteries Yamaha<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Yamaha golf carts should be charged for about 8 to 10 hours after use. Ensure that when charging, you do so with a suitable charger.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"how-often-should-golf-cart-batteries-be-charged\">How Often Should Golf Cart Batteries Be Charged?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>For prolonged battery life, golf cart batteries should be charged after every use using an automatic charger to avoid overcharging. Always do a refresh charge every 45 to 60 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your golf cart battery charger has a storage mode, the refresh process will automatically leave your battery in a peak condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Read this article on <a href=\"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/how-often-charge-lithium-golf-cart-batteries\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6980\">How Often Should You Charge Lithium Golf Cart Batteries<\/a> to know more.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"how-long-does-it-take-to-charge-a-48volt-golf-cart\">How Long Does It Take to Charge a 48-Volt Golf Cart<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The estimated time can range from 3-7 hours, depending on how heavy duty your charger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/golf-cart-battery-voltage-chart\/\">Golf Cart Battery Voltage Chart<\/a> to understand your 48-Volt Cart better.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"how-long-does-a-golf-cart-hold-a-charge\">How Long Does a Golf Cart Hold a Charge<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>A gas golf cart is used often in a day and can hold a charge for 4 to 8 hours. An electric golf cart can hold a charge for approximately 45 to 90 minutes on full power run time. An electric golf cart can run for 8 to 10 miles if it is a lead acid battery and 100 miles if it is a lithium battery on one charge.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"how-long-does-it-take-to-charge-a-36volt-golf-cart-battery\">How Long Does It Take to Charge a 36-Volt Golf Cart Battery<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>It takes approximately 4 to 6 hours to charge a 36- volt golf cart battery.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"factors-that-affect-charging-time\">Factors that Affect Charging Time<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Below are some factors that affect golf cart battery charging time:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"battery-type\">Battery Type<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The most common golf cart battery type is lead-acid, which takes approximately 8 to 12 hours to charge from empty. In cases where a fast charger is used, the charge time can be reduced by 50%. A lithium battery will take 3 to 7 hours, while an Absorbent Mat Glass battery will take 10 hours to charge.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"charger-type\">Charger Type<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Fast chargers reduce charge time by about 50%. With a lead-acid battery, a fast charger can reduce the charge time by 4-6 hours. It is important to ensure that you have a compatible charger with your battery.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"temperature\">Temperature<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Temperature can also affect your golf cart\u2019s charging time. In general, it is best to charge your golf cart in excellent condition as heat can reduce the efficiency of the charging process. If the charger is overheated, it will not be able to perform as well as a battery that is kept in excellent condition.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"discharge-level\">Discharge Level<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If your battery was not completely discharged before charging it, it will not take as long to charge. This is because the battery already has some charge to it.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"age-of-the-battery\">Age of the Battery <\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If your battery is relatively new, it will charge significantly faster than a battery in your cart for years or has been used several times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you are looking for new 8v batteries, check out this article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/cheapest-8-volt-golf-cart-batteries\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4376\">Best 8 Volt Golf Cart Batteries<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ol class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1674803119043\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I Charge My Golf Cart Batteries Overnight?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, It is advised to charge your golf cart battery overnight when it is no longer in use to avoid disruptions when charging. However, this should be done with an automatic charger that can stop charging when the battery is full to avoid overcharging your golf cart battery.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1674834188202\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I Use a Car Battery Charger to Charge My Golf Cart Batteries?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p> <span style=\"font-size: revert\">You can as long as it matches the battery voltage. Most car battery chargers are rated for 12-volt or 6-volt applications. Check your golf cart batteries to determine their voltage, and adjust the car battery charger to the correct voltage.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1674834230159\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How Do I Know if My Golf Cart Batteries Are Fully Charged?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The charger will turn off automatically when the batteries are fully charged. Simply unplug the charger from the cart when the charger has shut off. However, how much the golf cart batteries are discharged will determine how long it will take to recharge them fully.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1674834217515\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I Charge My Golf Cart Batteries While Still in The Cart?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. Turn off your golf cart and let it charge. In cases of accidents like battery or charger blowing up, staying in the golf cart during charging can be harmful.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>It is important to know How Long To Charge Golf Cart Batteries to avoid overcharging your batteries which can cause them to blow up or function poorly. I have given you detailed information on how long you can charge your golf cart battery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you tired of constantly worrying about your golf cart batteries running [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":5760,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[72],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5653","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-golf-cart-battery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5653","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5653"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5653\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7637,"href":"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5653\/revisions\/7637"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5653"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5653"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5653"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}