Loss of power on hills

[leenie24]

I have a 2007 factory rebuilt EZGO. I bought it from a dealer in Spanish Springs in July of last year. The batteries were new 2011s. Is there anything I can do to have it do better on hills. It really slows down. I like the cart except for this limitation, however, I do not know how much money I would need to invest to get it up to "speed". Any help with this - much appreciated.

[Frank7]

Most of the time an upgraded controller should make your cart preform better on hills. These controllers work like adding a shift to your cart and help on hill climbing. Cost $450-550 based on what motor you have. Of corse you batteries must be in good shape.

[jimbo2012]

Frank, the higher amp controller produces more motor torque = more power up hills, is that correct?

[Frank7]

That's correct Jimbo, and you did it in the form of a question, just like Jeopardy.:pepper2:

[aljetmet]

Is it true that an A/C motor will get you up a hill at the same speed as on a flat road?

[leenie24]

Most of the time an upgraded controller should make your cart preform better on hills. These controllers work like adding a shift to your cart and help on hill climbing. Cost $450-550 based on what motor you have. Of corse you batteries must be in good shape.

Thanks Frank. I think I might invest the money and have it done. Better than spending $10,000+ for a new cart.

[kbace6]

Is it true that an A/C motor will get you up a hill at the same speed as on a flat road?

Any answer to this question? I am interested to know. Sorry if it has been answered somewhere else in this forum.

[Frank7]

Yes the answer was that an upgraded controller would make the difference on hills. Controllers increase torque not speed.

I hope that helps.