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Old 02-02-2014, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Bfischel View Post
I have a modified 2011 Club car DS with 8 6V Trojan T125 batteries and a 5.5 HP motor. Currently getting 45 miles with real world driving on the Villages cart paths, while retaining abut 15% reserve when returning.

Are others experiencing a similar driving range?

Also curious if this electric cart might be capable of climbing the very steep bridge over Hwy 441?
I am curious where the 15% reserve number comes from?
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