Selecting between 36V and 48V golf cart LiFePO4 batteries requires understanding your course’s unique demands. As Powerurus’ lead engineer, I’ll break down the decision matrix we use with PGA Tour venues:

    Terrain Analysis

Flat Courses (Slope <8%):

36V systems provide optimal efficiency

Example: 36V 120Ah battery = 40-mile range

Hilly Courses (Slope >12%):

48V delivers 18% more torque for incline climbs

Example: 48V 100Ah battery sustains 14mph on 15% grades

     Load Requirements

    Cost Comparison

Upfront Investment: 48V systems cost 25-30% more than equivalent 36V

Long-Term Savings: 48V achieves 12% better energy efficiency on hilly terrain

Hybrid Approach in Action

Pebble Beach Golf Links uses:

✓ 48V batteries for caddie/supply carts

✓ 36V batteries for player carts

Result: 31% energy savings vs. all-48V fleet

    Expert Recommendation

Map your course’s elevation changes with our Gradient Analysis Tool

Test both voltages using our demo program

Phase upgrades starting with steepest routes

All Powerurus golf cart LiFePO4 battery systems come with terrain-specific configuration guides.