Talk of The Villages Florida - Thinking of buying an EZGO electric

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Originally Posted by mhblau (Post 965365)

I am thinking about buying a new EZGO electric. The dealer says I can get 45 miles on a charge and I can buy with either 4 12's or 6 8volt batteries. I am looking for personal experiences and recommendations as well as things to be aware of. Thanks, Mitch

Since I have been hi-jacking your thread, I figured it would be good manners to at least weigh in on your question :). I do not own but I have driven. I love the EZGO AC motor and braking system. They had some issues in 09'ish, but seem to have resolved. IMO I would go directly to 6-8v pack. The fact that the dealer says you could go 45 with either config makes my hair stand up. I would have to ask him/her a follow up question. I am curious what is the cost difference between 4-12 and 6-8?

Not that long ago, when I looked at EZGO in 2010, the ad in the paper said RXV went 60 miles. Four 12 volt batteries going 60 miles? SO much for truth in advertising :evil6:. This was the dealer on 441 north of 42.

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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 965585)

I just had new batteries installed in my 2002 Club Car. They are new model battery called the Ranger. They cost a bit more, but I am told that on a flat straightaway, ( I know, that's not possible) I would get 75 miles. With regular use I can expect to get roughly 50-60 miles.

Back to my hijack. I question where folks get the numbers. When I say I question, I am not questioning anyone's character (you, BB or Franlk7), I am questioning to learn. I question how deeply my pack is discharged after going 50 miles.

The only numbers I trust are when someone tells me I went here, here, here and here and my ending voltage was xx.x. Even a pack of T105s has a hard time pushing 60 miles without too deep a discharge. From my inexperienced eye the Ranger seems to deliver somewhere between a T890 and a T105.

Maybe putting these in a EZGO RXV which is supposed to be at least 10% more efficient may yield some amazing results.

Anyone know the cost diff of T890 versus Ranger off the top of the head?

Good luck!