Short answer: At the 48V 105Ah size most golf carts use, the major lithium kits store about 5.4 kWh and cost roughly $2,000 to $3,000. The meaningful differences are the battery management system (BMS) amp rating, warranty terms, whether a heated version exists, and what the kit includes. Bolt and Bedrock list the highest continuous BMS rating (250A), Eco Battery lists the longest warranty (lifetime for the same owner and cart), and Lithium Rhino and Epoch are the lowest-priced established brands at $2,299.
Prices and specs as listed by the linked sellers on ; they change often. Page updated . Reviewed by Mike Burdman and Joe Magaro, Low Speed Living / Cart Life TV (20 years combined golf cart experience). Disclosure: Low Speed Living sells Bolt Energy and Lithium Rhino batteries.
48V 105Ah golf cart lithium batteries compared
| Brand and model | BMS continuous / peak | Weight | Warranty | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt 48V 105Ah | 250A / — | — | 12 years per Bolt | $2,695 |
| Lithium Rhino 48V 105Ah | 200A / 500A (30 s) | 151 lb shipping | 8 years | $2,299 |
| Epoch 48V 105Ah MINI | 200A / 300A (15 s) | 99 lb | 11 years (full replacement years 1–5) | $2,299 |
| Eco Battery 48V 105Ah | — | — | Lifetime (same owner and cart) | $1,991 |
| Trojan OnePack 48V 105Ah | — | 120 lb | 10 years (5 full + 5 prorated) | $2,999 |
| Dakota Lithium 48V 105Ah | 200A / — | 99 lb | 11 years | $2,696 |
| Bedrock 48V 105Ah Slim | 250A / — | — | 10 years, transferable | $2,099 |
| Allied 48V 105Ah Big Box | — | — | 8 years, prorated | $2,249 |
72V and 76V golf cart lithium batteries
| Brand and model | Energy | BMS continuous / peak | Warranty | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt 72V 105Ah Standard | About 7.6 kWh (calculated) | 250A / 520A (30 s) | 10 years as listed | $3,395 |
| Epoch 72V 105Ah | 7.39 kWh | 250A / 500A (15 s) | 11 years (full years 1–5) | $2,999 (no brackets) |
| Lithium Rhino 76V 105Ah Self-Heated | — | — | 8 years | $3,199 |
Who owns the major golf cart battery brands?
- Bolt Energy USA (Largo, Florida): owned by Nivel Parts & Manufacturing since November 2025. Nivel also owns MadJax, GTW, RedDot, Jake's and Buggies Unlimited.
- Lithium Rhino (Charlotte, North Carolina): independent; designed in North Carolina and built in Shenzhen, China.
- Eco Battery (St. George, Utah): independent, founded 2019.
- Trojan: owned by C&D Technologies, a KPS Capital Partners company.
- RELiON (Rock Hill, South Carolina): owned by Brunswick Corporation since 2021.
- Allied Lithium (St. Louis, Missouri): Fabritec Industries / Allied Battery.
- Bedrock: house brand of retailer Extreme Kartz.
- Epoch, Dakota Lithium: independent.
- RoyPow: Chinese manufacturer with a US arm.
How do you choose a golf cart lithium battery?
- Match BMS amps to your controller. A stock cart is fine at 200A continuous; upgraded motors and controllers need more.
- Read the warranty terms, not just the years. Check how many years are full replacement versus prorated, and whether it transfers to a new owner.
- Check what is in the kit. Charger, state-of-charge meter, mounting brackets, a 12V reducer and cables are not always included.
- Cold climate? Lithium should not be charged below freezing. Look for a self-heated model.
- Know who handles a claim. Ask whether your dealer or the manufacturer processes warranty service, and where.
Sources
Each spec and price is from the seller page linked in the table row. Ownership: Nivel acquires Bolt Energy USA (PR Newswire); Eco Battery; Lithium Rhino. Bedrock and Allied warranty details are from Extreme Kartz, a retailer that owns the Bedrock brand.