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What to Know About Golf Cart AGM Battery Vs. Golf Cart Lead Acid Battery?

1.What Is a Regular Lead Car Battery?

Also called flooded batteries, divided into six separate cells with positive and negatively charged plates, a flooded battery contains a liquid electrolyte solution that each plate is submerged in to create a path for electricity to flow through. 

2.What Is an AGM Car Battery? 

Designed to provide more amps even if the car engine is off, absorbed gas mat (AGM) batteries are becoming more common in the industry. Instead of holding freely flowing electrolytes, AGM car batteries have a glass mat separator between the lead plates. Designed to absorb and immobilize electrolytes, the glass mat prevents spillage even if the battery is cracked or damaged.

3. Difference in power output between AGM and lead batteries

The internal resistance of a battery affects its performance. AGM batteries can have an internal resistance as low as 2%. In comparison, a fully charged battery can have an internal resistance of 10-15%. Lower internal resistance means increased battery voltage output while helping AGM car batteries charge faster.

Speaking of hot weather, regular lead batteries work well in any climate. However, for those who live in climates that are consistently above 80 degrees Fahrenheit, using AGM batteries is the best choice. Exposure to high temperatures can cause increased evaporation of the electrolyte in a car battery, which can reduce the battery's performance and life.

4. Which is more expensive, AGM or lead car batteries?

Initially, AGM batteries cost more than regular lead-acid batteries. The cost can be high, ranging from 40% to 100% more than the cost of regular lead batteries.

With regular maintenance and proper care, flooded batteries can last three to five years. This life span can vary depending on factors such as temperature, battery quality, and cycle frequency. If the battery is not maintained or is exposed to a hars