Extending Range on a Electric Golf Cart With a Generator

[Kennycanfly]

Hi there!

I recently got an old 36v Taylor Dunn electric golf cart for running around burning man. This means running the cart for an hour+ at a time, all day long, potentially in 100+ degree heat with up to 6 people aboard.

To avoid running out of battery I am planning on mounting a generator to keep the batteries topped off as I go.

I am wondering what size/watt generator I’ll need, and what sort of problems I will run into making this work. Any insight would be much appreciated!!

Thanks in advance!!

-Kenny

 

[Zman]

Your charger won't keep up no matter how big your generator is. You are pulling some serious amps out and your charger is only a 15-25 amp output.

 

[Kennycanfly]

Would a fast charger fix that issue? Or using jumper cables directly to the terminals?

 

[Kennycanfly]

 

[Kennycanfly]

Would a fast charger fix that issue? Or using jumper cables directly to the terminals?

Your charger won't keep no matter how big your generator is. You are pulling some serious amps out and your charger is only a 15-25 amp output.

 

[Diode]

You would be better off converting to an AC drive system and putting lithium batteries in there

 

[Kennycanfly]

You would be better off converting to an AC drive system and putting lithium batteries in there

You are probably right but it would be too expensive for me. If I could make a generator work it would be much more cost effective and I’d never have to worry about charging the batteries.

 

[Diode]

We could probably rig you up something for perpetual motion

 

[Diode]

Did you ever think about just getting a gas cart. I also did not know they even made 48 V Generators how much do you think that's gonna cost.

 

[Zman]

Judging by the small gauge cables it doesn't put out high amps so , i would suggest keeping the batteries charged up as much as possible or things may smoke.

 

[Totlh]

Put a solar panel on the roof.