[Lottoguy]

Canada is a major supplier of lithium for golf cart batteries. Maybe choosing a gas cart is a better option now?

[ohioshooter]

Hmm, just consider the source. It’s just beginning.

[CarlR33]

I am going to buy a warehouse full of them before the price increase. You may want to do the same with the gas ones?

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

Maybe choosing a gas cart is a better option now?

Always been a better option!

[Caymus]

Will it matter? Batteries for cars will probably not increase as previous predictions.

[Snakster66]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

Canada is a major supplier of lithium for golf cart batteries. Maybe choosing a gas cart is a better option now?

Source? Canada isn't in the top 5 of lithium producing countries. According to Dept of Energy, bewteen 2016 and 2019, the US got over 90% of it's lithium for production from Argentina and Chile.
FOTW #1225, February 14, 2022: From 2016-2019, over 90% of U.S. Lithium Imports Came from Argentina and Chile | Department of Energy.

As of 2023, 94% of lithium still came from those two countries. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://pubs.usgs.gov/periodicals/mcs2024/mcs2024-lithium.pdf (I imagine Canada MAY be part of the 'other' at 1%.)

Comments above are not intended to be a defense of battery golf cars, or a discussion of golf cars in general for that matter (I have gas golf car). I just want to point out that the OP is based on a false premise. I will retract if documentation can be provided that indicates the less than 1% of Canadian lithium is used specifically for golf car batteries.

[rustyp]

China is the undisputed leader in battery manufacturing, dominating the global production of essential battery materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel. Chinese companies supply 80% of the world’s battery cells and control nearly 60% of the EV battery market.

I purchased a new lithium phosphate battery for my trolling motor 3 weeks ago even though I don't need it until June. Guess who manufactured it.

[CarlR33]

What about your car or golf cart battery? Checked those prices out lately? Yikes.

[dhabel2112@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Always been a better option!

You must have owned a lot of lithium carts
Thanks for the advice

[Pballer]

Maybe the golf cart industry can grovel for tariff carve-outs like many other industries have done. They have to ask very nicely though and be very thankful.

[MorTech]

There is plenty of lithium in the USA...but mining is virtually illegal in the USA.
Sodium Ion batteries cant come soon enough

[bopat]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

Canada is a major supplier of lithium for golf cart batteries. Maybe choosing a gas cart is a better option now?

I didn't realize golf cart batteries were different than other lithium batteries. Good to know!

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Pballer

Maybe the golf cart industry can grovel for tariff carve-outs like many other industries have done. They have to ask very nicely though and be very thankful.

And bend a knee………….

[Normal]

Originally Posted by MorTech

There is plenty of lithium in the USA...but mining is virtually illegal in the USA.
Sodium Ion batteries cant come soon enough

Lithium may be a thing of the past in 2-3 years anyway. The shorts are too darn dangerous.

[jimkerr]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

Canada is a major supplier of lithium for golf cart batteries. Maybe choosing a gas cart is a better option now?

It’s always been the better option just like with cars.