CHINS 36V 100Ah Golf Cart Battery
#4 in 36VFull review
A low-cost 36V kit with a charger, monitor and strong output for warm-climate carts. Owners who charge in freezing garages should pick a pack with stated cold protection.
Amazon $669.99$669.99
The CHINS 36V 100Ah Golf Cart Battery is the better golf cart lithium battery overall, rated 3.9 to 3.5. The CHINS 36V 100Ah Golf Cart Battery leads on value. The Epoch 36V 100Ah Golf Cart Kit wins on kit. The CHINS 36V 100Ah Golf Cart Battery costs $1,129.01 less ($669.99 vs $1,799).
Epoch 36V 100Ah Golf Cart Kit
#8 in 36VFull review
A true bolt-in 36V conversion with every part and the longest warranty here, for EZGO TXT and Club Car DS owners who want a clean install. Budget kits store the same energy for far less.
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Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the CHINS 36V 100Ah Golf Cart Battery for value ($0.17 per rated Wh vs $0.47 per rated Wh).
- Choose the Epoch 36V 100Ah Golf Cart Kit for kit (comes with charger, charge gauge, mounting kit vs comes with charger, charge gauge).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 36V golf cart lithium battery; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | CHINS 36V 100Ah Golf Cart Battery | Epoch 36V 100Ah Golf Cart Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 35% | 81 $0.17 per rated Wh | 8 $0.47 per rated Wh |
| Output 15% | 71 200 A continuous (about 7,680 W at 38.4 V) | 71 200 A continuous (about 7,680 W at 38.4 V) |
| Warranty 20% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 100 11-year warranty |
| Kit 15% | 75 comes with charger, charge gauge | 100 comes with charger, charge gauge, mounting kit |
| Cold weather 5% | 50 low-temperature charging protection not stated (neutral score used) | 60 stops charging below freezing (no heater) |
| Tested capacity 10% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| CHINS 36V 100Ah Golf Cart Battery | Epoch 36V 100Ah Golf Cart Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Rated capacity | 100 Ah (3,840 Wh) | 100 Ah (3,840 Wh) |
| Nominal voltage | 38.4 V | 38.4 V |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycle life | 5,000 | 3,500 |
| Price per Wh | $0.17 | $0.47 |
| BMS | ||
| Continuous discharge | 200 A | 200 A |
| Peak discharge | 1,000 A for 5 s | 700 A for 2 s |
| Max charge current | - | 100 A |
| Low-temperature charging | - | Charge cutoff only |
| Bluetooth monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Series / parallel | up to 1 in series | up to 1 in series, 2 in parallel |
| Kit | ||
| Charger included | Yes, 25 A | Yes, 15 A |
| Charge gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Mounting kit | - | Yes |
| Fits | - | EZGO TXT, Club Car DS |
| Build | ||
| Dimensions | 20.47 x 10.59 x 8.66 in | 14.6 x 13.4 x 9.9 in |
| Weight | 64.5 lb | 81 lb |
| Water resistance | - | IP67 |
| Warranty | - | 11 years |