Golf cart lithium battery conversion kits: pack, tray and charger
A bare lithium pack is a Saturday of measuring, drilling and ordering cables. A conversion kit is the pack, a tray that bolts to your cart's existing holes, a charger with the right plug and the hardware, in one box. These are the kits worth buying, sorted by the cart they are built for.
We pick from published specs, maker instructions and what owners report. We may earn a commission from links on this page; it never changes what we recommend. How we choose
Key takeaways
- Buy the kit, not the bare pack: the kit premium is about $200 to $400, while separate parts run $450 to $900.
- Eco Battery kits suit Club Cars and the Yamaha Drive; Epoch's kits suit the EZGO TXT48 and RXV.
- The RoyPow kit with its universal tray is the budget pick for any 48V cart, at the cost of extra fitting time.
- Most kits skip a 12V voltage reducer for lights and a stereo; budget about $30 to $70 for an import unit.
Our picks at a glance
Prices are estimates as of Oct 17, 2026
- 1Best Club Car kitEco Battery 48V 105Ah Club Car kitClub Car Precedent, Onward and Tempo (one kit), Club Car DS 1995 and later (a second kit)about$2,000–$2,600
- 2Best EZGO kitEpoch 48V 105Ah EZGO TXT48 and RXV kitEZGO TXT48 (2010 and later) and EZGO RXV; a separate kit for eachabout$2,100–$2,800
- 3Best Yamaha kitEco Battery 48V 105Ah Yamaha Drive kitYamaha Drive (G29) and Drive2; check the G19 and G22 against the DS kit trayabout$2,000–$2,600
- 4Best value, any 48V cartRoyPow 48V 105Ah kit with universal trayAny 48V Club Car, EZGO or Yamaha; brackets included for each makeabout$1,500–$1,900
- 5Best 36V kitDakota Lithium 36V 60Ah kitClub Car DS to 1994; EZGO Marathon, Medalist and TXT to 2009; Yamaha G14 and G16about$1,100–$1,500
- 6Dealer-style kits with install supportBuggies Unlimited lithium conversion kitsClub Car, EZGO and Yamaha by model and year; use their fitment filterabout$1,400–$3,200
The picks in detail
1.Eco Battery 48V 105Ah Club Car kit
51.2V 105Ah LiFePO4 pack, model-specific tray, lithium charger with Club Car 3-pin plug, cables and hardware, 8-year warranty
Fits: Club Car Precedent, Onward and Tempo (one kit), Club Car DS 1995 and later (a second kit)
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Pros
- Tray bolts to the stock hold-down points
- Charger fits the stock three-pin port
- Pack, tray, charger, cables and hardware included
Cons
- Precedent and DS kits are different parts
Why we picked it
The tray is cut for the Precedent's between-the-rails compartment or the DS's flat tray, and bolts to the stock hold-down points. The charger plugs into the round three-pin port already on the cart, so the stock receptacle stays. Pack, tray, charger, cables and hardware are all in the box. This is the kit most dealers fit when a Club Car owner asks for lithium.
Before you buy: The Precedent and DS kits are different part numbers. Order by model, not just by voltage.
2.Epoch 48V 105Ah EZGO TXT48 and RXV kit
51.2V 105Ah LiFePO4, 250A BMS, tray kit for TXT48 or RXV, lithium charger, 11-year warranty
Fits: EZGO TXT48 (2010 and later) and EZGO RXV; a separate kit for each
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Pros
- Separate trays cut for the TXT48 and RXV
- 250A BMS and a heated option
- 11-year warranty, tied with Dakota
Cons
- TXT48 and RXV trays do not swap
- Priciest of the 48V kits here
Why we picked it
The RXV compartment is shallow and the TXT48 tray is deep, and Epoch cuts a tray for each rather than shipping one universal unit. The 250A BMS has headroom for a lifted TXT, and the heated version of the pack is there if the cart winters in an unheated garage. The charger ships with a connector to match the EZGO three-pin port. The 11-year warranty ties Dakota for the longest of these kits.
Before you buy: Choose TXT48 or RXV at checkout; the trays do not swap.
3.Eco Battery 48V 105Ah Yamaha Drive kit
51.2V 105Ah LiFePO4 pack, Yamaha-specific tray, lithium charger with Yamaha plug, cables and hardware, 8-year warranty
Fits: Yamaha Drive (G29) and Drive2; check the G19 and G22 against the DS kit tray
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Pros
- Fits Drive and Drive2 without cutting
- Charger comes with the Yamaha connector
Cons
- G19 and G22 trays may not fit
Why we picked it
Yamaha trays are narrower than Club Car's and a universal tray usually needs trimming. Eco's Yamaha tray drops into the Drive and Drive2 compartment without cutting and the charger comes with the Yamaha connector. Same pack, app and warranty as the Club Car kit.
Before you buy: G19 and G22 owners should measure; those older trays are a different shape and the Drive kit may not bolt straight in.
4.RoyPow 48V 105Ah kit with universal tray
51.2V 105Ah LiFePO4, 200A BMS, adjustable tray with brackets, 18A lithium charger with SB50 connector, 5-year warranty
Fits: Any 48V Club Car, EZGO or Yamaha; brackets included for each make
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Pros
- Several hundred less than model-specific kits
- Brackets for every make, receptacle included
Cons
- Adjustable tray adds an hour or more
- Five-year warranty, the shortest here
Why we picked it
Everything in the box for several hundred less than the model-specific kits, with the compromise that the tray is adjustable rather than cut for your cart. On a DS or TXT48 that costs you an extra hour. On an RXV or a Yamaha it may cost a shim and some patience. The charger uses an SB50 connector and the kit includes the receptacle to replace your old port.
Before you buy: The five-year warranty is the shortest here. Register it the day the pack arrives.
5.Dakota Lithium 36V 60Ah kit
38.4V 60Ah LiFePO4, universal bracket, 36V lithium charger, 11-year warranty
Fits: Club Car DS to 1994; EZGO Marathon, Medalist and TXT to 2009; Yamaha G14 and G16
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Pros
- Comes complete with a 36V lithium charger
- 11-year warranty written for packs that sit
Cons
- 60Ah is sized for neighborhood use
- PowerWise carts need a new receptacle or adapter
Why we picked it
The only 36V kit on this list because it is the one that comes complete: pack, bracket and a 36V lithium charger. The 60Ah is sized for neighborhood use; 36V owners who need more range should read the 36V page for the 105Ah options. Dakota's 11-year warranty is written for packs that sit, which describes most 36V carts.
Before you buy: EZGO 36V carts have the PowerWise D-plug port. The kit charger comes with its own connector, so you fit a new receptacle or buy an adapter.
6.Buggies Unlimited lithium conversion kits
48V and 36V kits from several makers, pack plus tray plus charger, sold by cart model
Fits: Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha by model and year; use their fitment filter
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Pros
- Kits filtered by model and year
- Phone line for fitment questions
Cons
- Prices a little above buying direct
- Cheapest kits usually carry the shortest warranty
Why we picked it
If you would rather pick the cart first and the brand second, a parts house that filters kits by model and year saves the measuring. They stock kits from more than one maker, carry the trays and receptacles as separate parts if you need one, and have a phone line for fitment questions. Prices run a little above buying direct.
Before you buy: Compare the BMS continuous rating and warranty across the kits they list; the cheapest one is usually the shortest warranty.
Buy the kit, not the bare pack. A golf cart lithium battery conversion kit is the pack, a tray that bolts to your cart’s existing hold-down points, a lithium charger with the right plug, and the cables and hardware, in one order. For a Club Car or a Yamaha that is the Eco Battery kit for your model; for an EZGO TXT48 or RXV it is the Epoch kit; for any 48V cart on a budget it is the RoyPow with its universal tray. For a 36V cart, Dakota’s kit is the one that arrives complete.
The lithium overview explains whether lithium pays off for your mileage, and the golf cart batteries hub has the chargers and cables if you end up piecing one together. This page is about the box that saves you the piecing. Run your numbers through the battery calculator first; a cart that goes out twice a month will not pay back any kit on this list.
What a kit includes, and what it skips
Every kit here has four things. The pack, 48V (51.2V nominal) or 36V (38.4V nominal). A tray or bracket, either cut for one model or adjustable. A lithium charger at the pack’s voltage with a connector, either your cart’s stock plug or an SB50 Anderson with a replacement receptacle. And the main cables or lugs plus the bolts and straps.
What most kits skip: a 12V voltage reducer for lights and a stereo, which you will need because a single pack has no 12V tap. Budget about $30 to $70 for an import unit, or about $85 to $115 for a Reliance from a golf cart parts shop. Also skipped is a state-of-charge meter on the dash if the pack has no app; a plain 48V voltmeter is $15 to $30. Both are worth adding to the order.
Bought separately, a tray is $150 to $300, a lithium charger $250 to $500, cables and lugs $50 to $100. That is $450 to $900 and three shipments. The kit premium over a bare pack is usually $200 to $400, which is why the kit wins.
48V kits by make
Club Car: Precedent, Onward and Tempo share a compartment between the frame rails, and the DS 1995 and later has a flat open tray. Eco Battery cuts a tray for each. The charger keeps the round three-pin port that has been on Club Cars since 1995. A rear flip seat clears the pack on all of them.
EZGO: TXT48 and RXV are different problems. The TXT48 tray is deep and will take almost anything; the RXV compartment is shallow and a tall pack or a universal tray may not fit under the seat. Epoch and Eco both sell RXV-specific trays. The charger port on both is the notched three-pin that Delta-Q chargers use. The RXV upgrades page has the compartment height.
Yamaha: Drive and Drive2 trays are narrow. A universal tray usually needs its feet trimmed; the Eco Yamaha kit does not. G19 and G22 owners have an older tray shape and should measure before ordering any kit. The charger connector is Yamaha’s own three-pin on the Drive family.
36V kits
There are fewer complete 36V kits because most makers assume a 36V owner will convert to 48V. Dakota’s 36V 60Ah kit ships with its charger and bracket. Eco Battery and RoyPow sell 36V 105Ah packs with chargers; the tray is universal on the RoyPow and model-specific on the Eco. The 36V lithium page compares them and covers the resistor-cart BMS question.
One wrinkle on 36V EZGOs is the PowerWise D-plug. Kit chargers rarely come with it. You either fit the SB50 receptacle the kit includes, which replaces the PowerWise port, or buy a D-plug adapter for about $30 to $50.
Converting 36V to 48V with a kit
A 48V kit will go into a 36V cart. The motor runs on 48V and picks up 20 to 30 percent in speed. What has to change is the solenoid, about $40 to $80 for a 48V unit, and in most cases the controller, $250 to $600. Resistor carts need a solid-state controller added. If the controller is already failing or you want the speed, this is the moment; otherwise the 36V kit is simpler and costs the same. The faster-cart guide covers the controller swap.
Which kit for your cart
| Cart | Kit | Charger plug |
|---|---|---|
| Club Car Precedent, Onward, Tempo | Eco Battery Club Car kit | Club Car round 3-pin |
| Club Car DS 1995 and later | Eco Battery DS kit or RoyPow universal | Club Car round 3-pin or SB50 |
| EZGO TXT48 | Epoch TXT48 kit or RoyPow universal | EZGO notched 3-pin or SB50 |
| EZGO RXV | Epoch RXV kit | EZGO notched 3-pin |
| Yamaha Drive, Drive2 | Eco Battery Yamaha kit | Yamaha 3-pin |
| Any 36V cart | Dakota 36V kit | SB50 with new receptacle |
Fitment pages for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha show where the serial plate is if the year is in doubt.
Install: about two hours
Unplug the charger. Photograph the wiring. Pull the old batteries with a strap and a helper; each is 60 to 70 pounds. Clean the tray with baking soda and water, then dry it. Bolt the kit tray to the stock hold-down holes, set the pack, strap it down, and connect the main positive and negative where the old pack’s ends went. Swap the charger receptacle if the kit includes one.
Charge to full before the first drive so the BMS calibrates. Fit the voltage reducer for lights, and route any 12V accessory wiring to it; the light kit guide has the diagram. If the old main cables are green or thinner than 4 gauge, replace them with the kit’s or from the cables page.
When to piece it together instead
If you already own a lithium charger with your plug, or a shop has quoted you a tray, a bare pack from the 48V page saves the kit premium. If the cart is a low-mileage spare, a flooded set of 8-volt or 6-volt batteries is the honest answer and the calculator will say so.
Questions owners ask
What is in a lithium conversion kit that is not in a bare pack?
The tray or bracket that holds the pack where six batteries used to sit, a lithium charger at the right voltage with a connector for your cart, the main cables or lugs, and the hardware. A bare pack is just the battery. Those extras run 300 to 600 dollars bought separately and take a weekend to source.
Do I need a 48V kit or a 36V kit?
Count the batteries under the seat. Six 6V batteries is a 36V cart; six 8V, four 12V or eight 6V is a 48V cart. Club Car DS went from 36V to 48V in 1995; EZGO TXT went to 48V in 2010; Yamaha went to 48V with the G19.
Can I convert a 36V cart with a 48V kit?
Yes, if you also replace the solenoid and, on most carts, the controller. The motor is fine on 48V. The 36V page walks through when that is worth doing and when to stay at 36V.
Will the kit's charger plug into my cart?
The model-specific kits from Eco and Epoch ship a charger with your cart's connector. The universal kits ship an SB50 Anderson connector and a new receptacle to replace the old port, which is a ten-minute swap. Either way, your old lead-acid charger is retired.
How long does the install take?
About two hours with a model-specific kit, four to six with a universal tray, and a full day for a bare pack with no kit. Most of the time goes to getting six 60-pound batteries out and cleaning the tray.
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