How Many Batteries Are in a Golf Cart?
Golf carts use between 4 and 8 batteries depending on the voltage system and battery configuration. The number alone doesn't tell you the total voltage — you also need to know each battery's individual voltage rating. This guide covers every common configuration.
The Short Answer: Battery Count by Voltage System
| Total Voltage | # of Batteries | Each Battery | Wired |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36V | 6 batteries | 6V each | Series |
| 48V | 6 batteries | 8V each | Series |
| 48V | 4 batteries | 12V each | Series |
| 72V | 6 batteries | 12V each | Series |
| 48V or 72V | 1 pack | Lithium (single unit) | N/A |
Key rule: All batteries in a golf cart pack are wired in series — positive terminal of one to negative terminal of the next — so voltages add up. Four 12V batteries in series = 48V total.
36-Volt Configuration: 6 × 6V
The classic 36V setup uses six 6-volt deep-cycle lead-acid batteries. This configuration was standard in older Club Car DS, early E-Z-GO TXT, and Yamaha G-series carts built through the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- Total batteries: 6
- Each battery: 6 volts
- Combined: 6 × 6V = 36V
- Weight: Approximately 200–240 lbs for the full pack
- Common brands: Trojan T-105, Duracell GC2, Interstate
48-Volt Configuration 1: 6 × 8V (Most Common New Cart Setup)
Most modern electric golf carts — including Club Car Precedent/Tempo, E-Z-GO RXV and later TXT models, Denago, and Evolution Carrier models — use six 8-volt batteries.
- Total batteries: 6
- Each battery: 8 volts
- Combined: 6 × 8V = 48V
- Weight: Approximately 260–300 lbs for the full pack
- Common brands: Trojan T-875, US Battery 8V, Deka
This is why you can't assume 6 batteries = 36V. Always check the individual battery label.
48-Volt Configuration 2: 4 × 12V
Some utility and value-tier golf carts use four 12-volt batteries to achieve 48V total. This is common in certain Yamaha, ICON, and some Columbia models.
- Total batteries: 4
- Each battery: 12 volts
- Combined: 4 × 12V = 48V
- Weight: Approximately 220–260 lbs
- Common brands: Interstate, Optima, Universal Power Group
72-Volt Configuration: 6 × 12V
Street-legal LSV carts like the DENAGO City, Evolution D5 Maverick LSV, Swift EV, and Tara EV Spirit Plus typically use six 12-volt batteries for 72V total.
- Total batteries: 6
- Each battery: 12 volts
- Combined: 6 × 12V = 72V
- Weight: Approximately 300–360 lbs
Lithium Packs: Single Unit Replacement
Lithium (LiFePO₄) upgrades replace multiple individual batteries with one or two compact lithium modules. A 48V lithium kit typically comes as a single drop-in pack that replaces all 4–6 lead-acid batteries.
- Typically 1–2 physical units
- Equivalent to 6 × 8V (48V) or 6 × 12V (72V)
- Weight savings of 150–220 lbs vs. lead-acid
- Includes a built-in BMS (Battery Management System)
Learn more about the benefits and costs in our lithium vs. AGM comparison and lithium upgrade cost guide.
How to Identify Your Configuration
Still unsure? Bring the cart to any TIGON Golf Carts location for a free battery inspection. Call 1-844-844-6638 to schedule or ask questions.