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Old 11-28-2017, 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by MorTech View Post
Coffeebean: If you don't keep the batteries fully charged, you will not get even 3 years from them. Battery replacement is $750.

What is your objection to keeping the cart plugged in when not in use?
I don't have an objection at all. I just didn't know that not keeping them charged all the time would shorten the life of the batteries. I was told the batteries have a maximum amount of cycles before they will need to be replaced. I figured, the least amount of cycles, the longer the batteries would last. Right now, I'm only using one cycle per week by plugging it in only once per week. That is wrong to do?

Let me get this straight.....now that the batteries are "conditioned", I SHOULD charge the batteries every night even if I only drive 5 miles or less in one day? For example: to the mail center and back necessitates the cart to be plugged in?

Please advise. Thanks.
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