Dakota Lithium 48V 60Ah / 135Ah LiFePO4 Golf Cart Battery Set | 2880Wh / 13440Wh | 5,000 Cycles | Dual Purpose Battery

Best Lithium Battery Upgrade Kit for 48V Golf Carts. An ultralight lithium upgrade. Play longer with twice the run time for your golf cart or electric vehicle, while cutting 300 lbs or more off your cart. Experience better golf cart handling, less wear & tear, and lower maintenance costs. Drop-in replacement for most 48V golf carts.

 

Built Dakota tough, the Dakota Lithium 48V 60Ah / 135Ah LiFePO4 Golf Cart Battery Set will help you play longer with twice the run time for your golf cart or electric vehicle, while lasting 8x longer, providing exceptional lifetime value. Built out of our legendary lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) cells, this battery set requires no maintenance or watering, can be installed in any orientation, and can charge 5X faster then lead acid – giving you more time, and more freedom on and off the green.

 

The best part is a set of Dakota Lithium weighs ¹⁄4 as much as a set of lead acid golf cart batteries, allowing you to cut 300 lbs or more off your cart. Experience better golf cart handling, less wear & tear, and lower maintenance costs. Drop in replacement for most 48V golf carts. New battery package combines 4 of our award winning 12V 60Ah DL+ or 12V 135Ah DL+ dual purpose cranking batteries in series to create a 48V system capable of 1,000 Cold Cranking Amps — enough to start your car engine, and more then enough power for most golf carts.

 

Other brands of lithium batteries in the past have had issues with the battery shutting off because their golf cart needed more amps then the battery could provide. By using automotive technology the DL+ line of batteries provides both the high power needed for even the most rugged of golf carts, while also providing 10 to 16+ miles (60Ah) or 40 to 60+ miles (135Ah) or 90 to 140+ miles (320h) of lasting deep cycle performance. Battery range varies depending on the size of golf cart, the size of the cart’s motor, and terrain.

 

Please note, if you are uncertain about the size of your carts motor or motor controller then the DL+ 135Ah battery (50 mile option) is highly recommended. The DL+ 135Ah battery is the best solution since it is compatible with even the largest motor controllers. The 12v 135Ah 48V package features Bluetooth connectivity, allowing users to monitor their battery's status and performance remotely. With the Dakota Lithium Power Gauge Application, available on both Google Play and the iOS App Store, you can easily access real-time data on your battery's voltage, state of charge, cycle count, and more. This advanced monitoring capability ensures optimal performance and extends the lifespan of your battery by allowing you to track its health and usage over time.

 

Suitable for Golf Carts

Play longer with 2X the run time for your golf cart or electric vehicle, while cutting up to 300lbs or more off your cart. Experience better golf cart handling, less wear & tear, and lower maintenance cost with Dakota Lithium Golf Cart Batteries. If you're unsure about batteries or what configuration works best for your Golf Cart or EV, we're here to help!

 

Dakota Lithium offers 8 models of LiFePO4 Battery Set with BMS & 5000-Cycle Life Span:

• Dakota Lithium 48V 60Ah / 135Ah LiFePO4 Golf Cart Battery Set | 2880Wh / 13440Wh
• Dakota Lithium 36V 60Ah LiFePO4 Golf Cart Battery Set | 2304Wh
• Dakota Lithium 36V 135Ah LiFePO4 Golf Cart / Trolling Motor Battery Set | 4860Wh
• Dakota Lithium 24V 135Ah LiFePO4 Trolling Motor Battery Set | 3240Wh
• Dakota Lithium 48V 100Ah LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery Set | 5120Wh
• Dakota Lithium 24V 60Ah LiFePO4 Marine Trolling Motor Battery Set | 1382Wh
• Dakota Lithium 24V / 36V 100Ah LiFePO4 Trolling Motor Battery Set | 2560Wh / 3840Wh
• Dakota Lithium DL+ 12V 50Ah LiFePO4 Battery Twin Pack | 600Wh

 

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Features

11 Year Warranty

World beating, best in class, eleven year manufacturer defect warranty.

 

Storage Capacity

Choose 60 or 135 Ampere hours (Ah). Dakota Lithium batteries provide consistent power for all 60 or 135 Amp hours. DL LiFePO4 batteries have a flat voltage curve, which means they have a steady power output as the battery discharges. The power output will not dramatically drop like similar sized SLA batteries. You get all the juice down to the last drop.

 

Voltage

51.2V (four 12.8V batteries to be wired in series). This set is intended for 48V applications. (Dakota Lithium 12V batteries can be used in series for up to 48V systems)

 

Energy

720 Watt-hours (Wh) per battery

 

Terminals

F12 terminals (posts that screw in). Easy to adapt to different connection needs. (Max torque 15 ft. lbs.) (Max 5 ft. lbs. if using included terminal post adapters)

 

Size

9.5”L x 6.9”W x 8.22”H (242.5mm x 176mm x 209mm) Group 24 equivalent

 

Weight

16.5 lbs (7.5 Kg). 65% lighter than a SLA or lead battery. OR 27.2 lbs (12.3 Kg) per battery for the 135Ah

 

Lifecycles (battery lifespan)

Up to 80% capacity for 5,000 cycles in recommended conditions. The typical SLA has 500 cycles. Dakota Lithium batteries last so long that the price per use is a fraction of traditional batteries.

 

Operating Temperature

Ideal for rugged & harsh environments. Much better than SLA or other lithium’s. -20°F min, +120°F max optimal operating temps (battery performs well down to -20°F). Avoid charging below 32°F.

 

Discharge

100A max continuous, 650A max pulse 10 second pulse, 1,000 CCA per battery (a single DL+ battery has the power to start your car). The flat discharge voltage curve provides a 75% bigger capacity then a comparable SLA battery.

 

Motor Controller Limit

The 25 mile 60Ah battery is compatible with motor controllers up to 400A and can handle up to 650 Amps of in rush current. The 60 mile 135Ah battery has a 400 Amp max for the motor controller. If you do not know how many amps your golf cart's motor uses then we recommend the 60 mile battery. It is compatible with nearly all golf cart motors on the market.

 

Charge

50A max, 14V.4V recommended, 15V max. A SLA charger may work, but will reduce performance and lifespan of the battery.

 

Includes Active BMS Protection

Contains a circuit that handles cell balancing, low voltage cutoff, high voltage cutoff, short circuit protection and high temperature protection for increased performance and longer life. A LiFePO4 battery charger is required to turn the battery back on after a BMS cut off.

 

Cold Weather Protection

Excellent performance and use down to -20°F. Avoid charging below 32°F. The DL+ batteries include a cold temperature charging protection cut off

 

Internal Heating

The DL+ 135Ah (60 mile set) has internal heating for charging in temperatures below 0°C/32°F. Optimal for winter warriors.

 

Power Gauge Bluetooth Connectivity

The 12v 135Ah package features Bluetooth connectivity, allowing users to monitor their battery's status and performance remotely. With the Dakota Lithium Power Gauge Application, available on both Google Play and the iOS App Store, you can easily access real-time data on your battery's voltage, state of charge, cycle count, and more. This advanced monitoring capability ensures optimal performance and extends the lifespan of your battery by allowing you to track its health and usage over time.

Weight & Dimensions

DL+ 12V 60AH Battery

Weight (lbs)		16.5
Dimensions
Length	Width	Height
9.5"	6.9"	7.44"

*These are the weight and dimensions of each battery*

 

DL+ 12V 135AH Battery

Weight (lbs)		27.2
Dimensions
Length	Width	Height
9.5"	6.9"	8.22"

*These are the weight and dimensions of each battery*

Specifications

Storage Capacity	Choose 60 or 135 Ampere hours (Ah)
Voltage	51.2V (four 12.8V batteries to be wired in series)
Energy	720 Watt-hours (Wh) per battery (60Ah) / 3360 Watt-hours (Wh) per battery (135Ah)
Terminals	F12 terminals (posts that screw in)
Lifecycles (battery lifespan)	Up to 80% capacity for 5,000 cycles in recommended conditions
Operating temperature	-20°F min, +120°F max optimal operating temps (battery performs well down to -20°F). Avoid charging below 32°F.
Discharge	100A max continuous, 650A max pulse 10 second pulse, 1,000 CCA per battery (a single DL+ battery has the power to start your car).
Motor Controller Limit	The 25 mile 60Ah battery is compatible with motor controllers up to 400A and can handle up to 650 Amps of in rush current.
Charge	50A max, 14V.4V recommended, 15V max
Includes active BMS protection	Contains a circuit that handles cell balancing, low voltage cutoff, high voltage cutoff, short circuit protection and high temperature protection for increased performance and longer life
Cold weather protection	Excellent performance and use down to -20°F. Avoid charging below 32°F
Internal Heating	The DL+ 135Ah (60 mile set) has internal heating for charging in temperatures below 0°C/32°F.
Power Gauge Bluetooth Connectivity	The 12v 135Ah package features Bluetooth connectivity, allowing users to monitor their battery's status and performance remotely.

FAQ

Twice the Power?

Yes! Here at Dakota Lithium we build all of our batteries with lithium iron phosphate technology which has many distinct advantages over traditional batteries. Including 60% less weight, a charging speed that is up to 5X faster, and a significantly longer lifespan (5-10 years longer on average). One of the most noticeable advantages however is the flat voltage curve. Unlike a lead acid battery where the voltage drops as you use the battery a Dakota Lithium battery has a steady voltage for 99% of the battery's charge. That means you get all the power down to the last drop and double the usable power of traditional batteries.

 

Are Lithium Batteries Safe?

Dakota Lithium batteries are 100% safe & reliable. Our signature chemistry, Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4), does not contain rare earth elements (like Cobalt) or heavy metals, is non-toxic, including no lead or acid, is non-corrosive, does not off gas, requires no watering or maintenance, can be placed in any orientation, and unlike other lithium batteries will not explode or catch fire. In addition, each Dakota Lithium battery is protected from over heating, over charging, and short circuiting, by a battery management system (BMS) microchip that also extends the lifespan and is contained in a rugged, waterproof case (although enough water can conduct electricity between the terminals, so don't submerse the battery). For best performance & reliability we recommend using a LiFePO4 charger.    

How do I charge a lithium battery?

Dakota Lithium batteries perform best when charged by a lithium compatible charger. Lead acid or SLA chargers, on-board chargers for AGM batteries, or other non-lithium chargers will charge a Dakota Lithium battery but only to 70-80% of capacity. This is because Dakota Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) technology charges and is full at a higher voltage then traditional batteries (Dakota Lithium charges at 14.4 Volts). Chargers with a lithium battery setting or designed for lithium will charge at the appropriate voltage.

 

Will cold weather affect my battery?

Your Dakota Lithium battery will discharge normally between a range of -20F and 120F (-29C to 49C). DL batteries are commonly used among ice fishers for their flashers and ice augers, so they are quite resilient and are frequently used in cold climates. In cases of extreme cold however, it is recommended that the batteries be insulated. We also do not recommend charging our batteries below freezing temperatures. If you are planning to regularly charge your battery below freezing temperatures we recommend the DL+ 12V 135Ah battery which has an internal heating element and is optimal for use in cars, trucks, RVs, off grid solar, and any application where the battery will be charged regularly in extremely cold environments (like a North Dakota winter).

 

Can I use this to start my car/boat engine?

Our DL+ line of batteries have 1000cca of engine starting power plus the same legendary deep cycle capabilities of all Dakota Lithium batteries. That means you can use them for starting a boat, car or truck engine. Our standard deep cycle batteries do not have this cold cranking ability and cannot be used for a starting battery.

What Trolling Motor Battery Do You Recommend?

Dakota Lithium is a proud sponsor of over 200+ professional athletes in the fishing industry. Here's batteries sizes recommended by our pros depending on the size of your trolling motor: Motor Thrust / Max Amp Draw (A) @ Voltage (V) / Recommended Battery

• 20 lbs / 20A @ 12V / DL 54 or DL+ 60
• 25 lbs / 25A @ 12V / DL 54 or DL+ 60
• 30 lb / 30A @ 12V / DL 54 or DL+ 60 or DL 100
• 45 lb / 42A @ 12V / DL 54 or DL+ 60 or DL 100
• 55 lb / 50A @ 12V / DL 54 or DL+ 60 or DL 100
• 70 lb / 42A @ 24V / 24V Single or DL 54 x 2 or DL+ 60 x 2 or  DL 100 x 2
• 80 lb / 56A @ 24V / DL+ 60 x 2 or DL 100 x 2 or DL 200 x 2
• 101 lb / 46A @ 36V / 36V Single or DL+ 60 x 3  DL 100 x 3 or DL 200 x 3
• 112 lb / 52A @ 36V / 36V Single or DL+ 60 x 3 or DL 100 x 3 or DL 200 x 3
• >112 lb / Up to 100A @ 36V / DL+ 60 x 3 or DL 100 x 3 or DL 200 x 3

 

What battery do I need for my RV or Camper Van?

The industry standard house battery size used in most RVs, Campers, and #VanLife builds is the DL 100Ah battery. This is a drop in replacement for AGM and most lead acid batteries. If you are charging off your engine's alternator we recommend a Victron DC-DC smart charger. If charging off solar panels we recommend a Victron Smart Solar charge controller, or if you have a solar charge controller choose the lithium setting.

What's Included?

INCLUDED
	4x DL+ 12V 60Ah LiFePO4 Battery Lithium Iron Phosphate 5,000 Cycles 2880Wh (4 Batteries) 48V (4 Batteries) UN 38 certified, UL1642 certified, IEC62133, Meets all US & International regulations for air, ground, train, & marine transport
OPTIONAL
	4x DL+ 12V 135Ah LiFePO4 Battery Lithium Iron Phosphate 5,000 Cycles 13440Wh (4 Batteries 48V (4 Batteries) UN 38 certified, UL1642 certified, IEC62133, Meets all US & International regulations for air, ground, train, & marine transport Price: $4,499.00

Accessories

OPTIONAL
	Dakota Lithium 48V 8A LiFePO4 Battery Charger INPUT 100-240 Volts, 50/60HZ OUTPUT: 57.6 Volts, 8.0 Amps With Anderson plug with ring terminals for safe & easy charging Price: $185.00
	Dakota Lithium Marine 4 Bank 12V 4A Onboard LiFePO4 Battery Charger INPUT: 100-120VAC, 50/60HZ OUTPUT: 14.4 Volts, 40.0 Amps, 10 Amps per bank / channel IP67 Rated / Waterproof Price: $299.00
	Marine Battery Tray for Group Size 24 Optimized for use with all group 24 marine batteries and guaranteed to fit Dakota Lithium batteries Protects your battery and makes it easier to install on a boat, golf cart, or RV Price: $99.00

Warranty

• 11-year manufacturer defect warranty on all batteries. If Dakota Lithium made a mistake building your battery they will repair or replace it.

Downloads

• Dakota Lithium DL+ 12V 135Ah LiFePO4 Dual Purpose Battery Product Catalog - Download
• Dakota Lithium DL+ 12V 60Ah LiFePO4 Dual Purpose Battery Product Catalog - Download
• Dakota Lithium User Manual - Download

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