Is there a governor on an electric golf cart?

Asked by: Erika Jones

Considering electric golf carts don’t have governors like gas powered carts, the old-school method of simply removing the governor is not an option.

What size electric motor is in a golf cart?

If you have an Electric Golf Car:

Change the field coil in a 2-hp motor (a standard in golf cars) and it can become a 3.5 hp motor.

What kind of motor does an electric golf cart use?

Electric golf carts have two different types of motor options: DC and AC motors. The first type was the most commonly used for years, but a growing number of cart manufacturers are shifting to AC motors. Let’s examine what types of carts have this type of motor and why so many are shifting to this option.

How many horsepower is a golf cart electric motor?

With horsepower ratings ranging from 10-12 HP, gas golf cars are as much as 3-4 times more powerful than their electric counterparts. An electric golf cart, on average, will feature a 3-5 HP electric motor – but that’s not to say electric carts aren’t impressively powerful in their own right.

How long does an electric motor last on a golf cart?

Golf Cart Motor

Just like solenoids (mentioned above), your golf cart motor works HARD. When properly taken care of, the typical gas or electric golf cart motor can last many, many years (20 to 30+).

How do I know if my electric golf cart motor is bad?

You have enough going on in your life without your golf car refusing to start when you turn the key in the ignition. If your golf car won’t start, is slower than it used to be, or is experiencing other technical problems, you could have a bad motor on your hands.

Should I leave my golf cart plugged in all the time?

Manufacturers suggest leaving your golf cart plugged in all of the time while using an auto battery charger, as it will keep the batteries fully charged and always available. If batteries are not charged for prolonged storage, they may damage over time and deliver less capacity.

How often should you fill golf cart batteries with water?

The typical schedule is about once every 30 days, but this may vary by several days depending on your specific situation. When filling the batteries, add just enough water to bring it 1/4 inch to 1/8 inch shy of the indicator ring to prevent overfilling.

How much distilled water do you put in a golf cart battery?

¼ to ½ inch

Fill battery cells (aka water fill holes) with distilled water (not tap water) ¼ to ½ inch above the plates. With ¼ inch of water you’ll have to check your batteries more often, but at ½ inch you’ll likely have more acid accumulation on the tops of the batteries. Either level is acceptable; it’s really your call.