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Old 03-25-2014, 07:49 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?
My 2002 Club Car with six 3 year old, eight colt batteries easily goes over the bridge after I've gone 25 miles.
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