Which Cord Do I Need for my Golf Cart Battery Charger?

Battery Pete 8-25-23 

If you’re looking to buy a new charger or charging cable for your golf cart, you’ll need to know what style of plug to get. If you don’t know what type of connector your cart requires, don’t worry, we’re here to help. This guide will show you the simple process of determining which DC connector you need based on your cart’s model and voltage.

Each major golf cart brand does things a little bit differently and so you’ll have to use the plug that is specific to your cart (one size does not fit all!) To know what plug you will need you’ll first need to know the brand of your cart. If you don’t know already, this guide will help you find the make and model:  How to Find Year and Model of Golf Cart. Once you have that information, the next step is to discover your cart’s voltage.

Charging cables can vary depending on the voltage and chemistry of your cart batteries. For the purposes of this discussion, we will be limiting our scope to the number one used battery type for golf carts-flooded lead acid batteries.  There are better alternatives (but that’s another discussion).

If you don’t know the voltage of your cart, there is a simple way to find out. Most golf carts will be either 36 volts, 48 volts, or 72 volts. To determine this, you will need to flip up your golf cart’s front seat and find your batteries. Each battery will have either 3, 4, or 6 holes on the top that are covered by plastic caps. One of these holes represents two volts. So, count the number of holes on a battery and multiply that by two. Then, multiply that figure by the number of batteries in your cart.

Example: 36V Golf Cart (w/ 6, 6V battery system)

3 acid holes x 2 volts per hole = 6 volts
6-volts x 6 total cart batteries = 36-volt cart

Example: 48-Volt Golf Cart (w/ 6, 8V battery system)

4 acid holes x 2 volts per hole = 8 volts
 8-volts x 6 total cart batteries = 48-volt cart

Example: 72-Volt Golf Cart (w/ 6, 12V battery system)

6 acid holes x 2 volts per hole = 12 volts
12-volts x 6 total cart batteries = 72-volt cart

                         Here you can see Six 6 Volt Batteries. That means this cart is a 36V cart.

Now that you know your golf carts make, model, and voltage, you’re ready to determine the plug you will need. Examine the chart below to find the plug that’s right for you.

Image	Description	Voltage	Make/Model
	Club Car 3 Pin, Round Style	36V and 48V	Club Car Only
	E-Z-GO 2 Pin, D Plug Also known as the D36 and the TXT Connector	36V, 48V, and 72V	E-Z-GO Only
	E-Z-GO 2 Pin, Notched	36V, 48V, and 72V	E-Z-GO Only
	E-Z-GO RXV 3 Pin	48V	E-Z-GO TXT and RXV Only
	Yamaha 2 Pin, Nabson (Will work on three pin Yamaha carts as well, but will be less secure)	48V	Yamaha Only
	Yamaha 3 Pin	48V	Yamaha Only
	Star EV 48V Black	48V	Star EV Only
	Star EV 36V Yellow	36V	Star EV Only
	Star EV 72V Green	72V	Star EV Only
	Crowsfoot	36V and 48V	Club Car, E-Z-GO, Fair Play, and Yamaha
	SB50 Gray	36V	Universal
	SB50 Red	24V	Universal
	SB175 Gray	36V	Universal
	Ring Terminals	36V and 48V	On Board Universal

Now that you know which plug you need it’s time to get your hands on one! Jason’s Golf Carts stocks all the products listed above and more. We are here to help you replace parts and upgrade carts to keep you on the go in a smooth and stylish ride.

Please check out all of these charger connectors at our website, www.BatteryPete.com

 If you are still unable to determine which connector you need, please contact us via email at bp@petespower.com. We’re happy to help!