Drop-in Lithium battery solutions for golf cars are here. We spoke to the team at RoyPow about their groundbreaking work.
GCN: Why lithium-ion batteries?
RP: Two of the most common battery chemistry types are lithium-ion and lead-acid. In most cases, lithium-ion battery technology is superior to lead-acid battery due to its reliability and efficiency.
Despite having higher upfront costs, lithium-ion batteries offer significant advantages over lead-acid, including higher discharge and charge efficiency, longer lifetime and better energy density. Gas fumes and chemistry leaks are often seen in many flooded lead-acid batteries which can create an unpleasant work environment without proper ventilation.
Lithium-ion batteries are a newer and game-changing technology. They have many different chemistries. Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4 or LFP) is one of them.
RoyPow LiFePO4 batteries offer the safest lithium chemistry – they are inherently stable and non-combustible and free from dangerous fumes and leaks.
GCN: Why did RoyPow choose LiFePO4 batteries for golf cars?
RP: RoyPow uses one of the most popular chemistries for golf car industry: Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4 or LFP). It is more energy dense, more stable and compact than lead-acid. The cells are sealed units and require no water filling. It is ideal for batteries used in golf cars.
GCN: Specifically, what are some other advantages of LiFePO4 batteries over lead-acid batteries?
RP: Compared with lead-acid batteries, RoyPow LiFePO4 golf car batteries have these advantages:
– RoyPow LiFePO4 golf car batteries have a long lifespan with five years warranty to ensure the best experience.
– They are cost-effective and require no maintenance. It’s less costly because you don’t need to change a new battery every one to two years, there are no maintenance costs, no water filling jobs needed and there’s less power consumption (saving money when it comes to electricity bills).
– The batteries are safe and eco-friendly. It’s also much safer with multiple built-in protections. You also no longer need to worry about the acid eating your garage floors or explosive gas that affects your safety.
– Plug and go! You can charge anytime. Even if you need to leave the golf car for eight months with full charge – just turn the car back on and go!
Overall, this is the most stable and reliable chemistry which can make golf cars long-lasting with a longer range and withstand a very wide range of temperatures.
