So it’s only been about a week since installing vatrer 51.2 volt 105 ah lithium battery. Previously I had 6 8 volt lead acid batteries and on cell on one battery had gone bad (bubbled and smoked and smelled like rotten eggs). So after a few days of research I decided to give Vatrer batteries a shot. Pros: much lighter (saved about 270 lbs) Cart is faster (not sure if it’s just due to loss of weight or the cart had more power but it’s definitely noticeable.) Saved room to add a cooler No more adding water No corrosion More accurate battery meter (no more guessing when I need to charge) Looks way better Easy to make it a true on board charger. (Plug in anywhere with extension cord) Longer range No maintenance 5 year warranty 5000 + charge cycles Cons: price is more than your lead acid (however if you break it down it’s not that bad. Costco 8 volts would run about $800 with a life span of 4-5 years, Trojans $1500, but both you would still be heavy and have to add water every 2 weeks to maintain the battery.) so really the extra cost is worth it to me. I understand why people say costumer service is difficult since they seem to be on a different time zone but Brandon was very responsive if you are up late or just wait til the following morning. He answered every question I had. LCD screen can be a little better. Power button is a little hard to push and mounting bracket can be a little more versitle (but I was able to make it work) In structures can have a little more info like when you should charge it and but after speaking with Brandon he told me anytime I wanted to but try not to run it under 15%. He said anywhere between 15-20% would be good. Also to fully charge it before first use. Battery came with 50% charge. Overall we are very pleased with the produce so far. I can’t wait to see how it holds up in the long run. At 5000+ charge cycles it could last 13 years and that would be huge but even if it did half that I’d be happy. $2000 for an 8 year battery is not bad. Keeping my fingers crossed and will update review in a few month. Thank you Vatrer and Brandon. Read more
I bought this a couple of months ago to replace the lead acid batteries in my 48v EZGO TXT. The reviews I read were helpful and overall I really like this product. It was expensive but so are the regular batteries. For a little more money you can go first class, and this is a great upgrade that’s well worth the price. The Good: The extra power is amazing. I got 10 more mph out of my cart. I’m not sure if it’s the power itself or because I dropped a lot of weight, but woah. It also looks well-built and comes in a nice package. The install was easy enough and done in a couple of hours with the help of a couple of YouTube videos. The supplied charger works fast and the lcd display is a nice feature. The app is also really good as a display. What you read about the consistent performance is absolutely true. You have the same power at 10% as you do at a full charge. That alone is a good perk. The Not So Good: While it lasts way longer on a charge than what I was running before, I’m only averaging about 35 miles with a full charge. Some of the reviews I read said they averaged 50+ miles with theirs. I didn’t but it’s not really a complaint. 35 is still better than what I was working with. The Bad: I did have to upgrade a few additional things on my cart due to the additional power that this battery provides. I replaced the solenoid and some older wiring that was original. I’m likely going to replace the battery cables to the motor with a larger gauge because of heat. Reading up it sounds like these are common issues that are likely to occur so don’t be surprised if you have to do something similar. Overall I wish I would’ve tried this sooner. I feel like it was money well spent and look forward to less maintenance. If you’re on the fence I promise you won’t be disappointed or regret this one. Read more
I'm glad I trusted the positive reviews, because this battery is awesome! I watched a teardown of the battery by a popular electronics youtuber, and he had nothing but great things to say about the build quality, robustness of the internals, cell brand/quality - very impressive. It is only slightly more expensive than competitors, but MUCH better quality and totally worth it, especially considering Vatrer support. I had a small issue with my order and they were prompt to reply and resolved my issue immediately. Regarding my personal experience with the battery, for my golf cart, I really love the screen and the Bluetooth for the app. The battery is easy to use and works great. Such a huge upgrade from my lead acid batteries - I'll get WAY more charge cycles, making the value immensely higher, and this battery is so much lighter. It's about half the wight of my old batteries and so much easier to manage being in one case with built-in handles. If you're on the fence about it, I would suggest you buy it. You'll be glad you did! Read more
Excellent battery from VATRER. So far it has exceeded expectations. The cart, due to the power and nature of lithium batteries, sustains the power up hills, and it seems to be going much faster than before. Of course, compared to the old lead-acid batteries I removed, it may just seem that way. Installation was intuitive and rapid, thanks to the assistance and experience of my son who previously installed one of these in his cart. We're both very pleased! We also like the app! I needed a couple of issues resolved, and contacted VATRER's customer service via Amazon. They were quickly responsive, friendly, knowledgeable, and solved my problems. Good service after the sale! Read more
Very easy to install great quality and has great pickup for my ezgo cart. Battery life unbelievable. Vatrer 38.4v 105ah battery Read more
