🔋 How to Convert Your Golf Cart to Lithium (EZGO, Yamaha & Club Car Guide)

The Complete 2026 Lithium Conversion Breakdown

Golf cart owners everywhere are upgrading from old lead‑acid batteries to modern LiFePO4 lithium batteries — and for good reason. Lithium batteries deliver more power, more range, faster charging, zero maintenance, and a 5–10 year lifespan.

But the big question is: What exactly do you need to convert your golf cart to lithium? And does it differ between EZGO, Yamaha, and Club Car?

This guide breaks down everything you need to know — in simple, clear steps — for each major golf cart brand.

Why Switch to Lithium?

Before we get into brand‑specific details, here’s what you gain with a lithium upgrade:

• 🚀 Faster acceleration

• 🏋️ 300 lbs lighter than lead‑acid

• 🔋 2–3× longer range

• ⚡ Charges 3–5× faster

• 🛠️ Zero maintenance

• 💧 No acid, no corrosion

• 🧠 Smart BMS protection

• 🕒 5–10 year lifespan

Whether you drive an EZGO, Yamaha, or Club Car — the benefits are the same.

What Every Cart Needs (All Brands)

No matter which golf cart you own, every lithium conversion requires:

✔️ Lithium Battery (36V or 48V depending on cart)

Most popular size: 105Ah LiFePO4

✔️ Lithium Charger

Lead‑acid chargers will NOT work.

✔️ Voltage Reducer (36/48V → 12V)

Required for lights, horn, radio, USB, etc.

✔️ Mounting Kit / Spacers

Lithium batteries are smaller and lighter.

✔️ Main Positive & Negative Cables

Your existing cables usually work.

✔️ SOC Meter or Bluetooth App

Lead‑acid meters don’t read lithium correctly.

Brand‑Specific Conversion Guides

🟥 EZGO Lithium Conversion Guide (TXT, PDS, Series)

EZGO is the easiest brand to convert.

What You Need

• 36V lithium battery (TXT/Marathon/Medalist)

• Lithium charger with Powerwise 2‑pin plug

• Voltage reducer

• Mounting kit

• SOC meter

Special Notes

TXT PDS (toggle F/R switch)

• Has a charger‑port interlock wire

• May need a simple bypass for lithium chargers

• Has a RUN/TOW switch — always switch to TOW before working

TXT Series (mechanical F/R lever)

• No interlock

• No controller complications

• Easiest of all EZGO models

Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/10)

45–90 minutes

🟦 Yamaha Lithium Conversion Guide (G-Series, Drive, Drive2)

Yamaha carts vary more than EZGO, but conversions are still straightforward.

Yamaha G1–G22 (36V or 48V)

• Older carts

• Tight battery bay

• Simple wiring

• Works great with lithium

Yamaha Drive (G29) — 48V

• Very popular

• Lithium‑friendly

• No controller upgrade needed

Yamaha Drive2 — 48V

• Newer smart charger port

• May require charge‑lock bypass

• Otherwise extremely easy

Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/10)

Mostly due to tighter battery compartments.

🟩 Club Car Lithium Conversion Guide (DS, Precedent, Tempo, Onward)

Club Car is the second easiest brand after EZGO.

Club Car DS (36V or 48V)

• Older models

• Mechanical F/R switch

• No special wiring

• Very easy conversion

Club Car Precedent — 48V

This is the only cart that requires a mandatory step:

You MUST bypass the OBC (On‑Board Computer)

The OBC controls charging for lead‑acid batteries. Lithium chargers do not use it.

The bypass takes 5 minutes:

• One wire jumped

• One wire moved

• One wire capped

Club Car Tempo / Onward — 48V

• Newer carts

• Many do NOT have an OBC

• Very lithium‑friendly

Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/10)

Only because of the OBC on Precedent.

🔋 What Size Lithium Battery Should You Choose?

🛠️ How Hard Is a Lithium Conversion?

EZGO: 3/10

Yamaha: 3–4/10

Club Car: 3–4/10

Most installs take under 90 minutes.

If you can remove old batteries, you can install lithium.

🚀 Final Thoughts: Lithium Is the Future of Golf Carts

Whether you own an EZGO, Yamaha, or Club Car, converting to lithium is the single best upgrade you can make:

• More power

• More range

• Less weight

• No maintenance

• Longer lifespan

And with modern drop‑in LiFePO4 batteries, the conversion is easier than ever.