An often-overlooked part of golf cart maintenance is taking care of the battery. Taking the time for performing this essential upkeep task will help facilitate a hassle-free riding experience, extend the life of the battery, and reduce the time and money you have got to spend on repairs. Below we've gathered up some beginner's tips for golf cart battery maintenance, so read on to learn more.

Do Regular Inspections

Get in the habit of regularly checking your golf cart battery to ensure it is functioning properly. Test the battery cells with a hydrometer, a device that measures the density of the electrolytes compared to the overall weight. A higher weight means that there is a higher state of charge and a denser presence of electrolytes. When you start using the battery, it discharges and will eventually have a lower weight of electrolytes.

Charge it Properly

When you buy a new electric golf cart, you might be tempted to drive it around until it runs out of juice. However, you should take the time to charge your vehicle before you start using it. This will give you a good idea of how quickly the battery drains. With that in mind, make sure that you always charge your battery before it drains completely. A flashing low battery indicator is a warning sign, and you shouldn’t become accustomed to seeing it often.

Proactive Maintenance

A battery requires the right amount of electrolytes and water to produce electricity. If you use too much water in your electric golf cart battery, the electrolytes will overflow. You can avoid this by using a watering gun to fill it. If you don’t use enough water in the battery, the plates can become damaged due to sulfation. The best time to fill the water is when the battery has been charged as that increases the level of electrolytes. Remember that you should always use distilled water to top up your battery.

We hope you found our golf cart battery maintenance guide useful. If you have any questions or if you want to get any repairs done, get in touch with us at Discovery Golf Cars in Land O'Lakes and Clearwater, Florida. We also proudly serve all those in St. Petersburg and Lakeland.