,Golf Cart Lithium Batteries,Lead-Acid Batteries,AGM Batteries,Nickel-Cadmium Batteries,Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries Lifespan,"Up to 2,000 cycles",Up to 500 cycles,Up to 700 cycles,"Up to 1,500 cycles","Up to 1,000 cycles" Energy Density,High,Low,Medium,Medium,Medium-high Weight,Light,Heavy,Medium,Heavy,Heavy Charging Time,2-3 hours,6-8 hours,4-6 hours,2-4 hours,3-6 hours Maintenance,Low,High,Low,Medium,Medium Cost,High initial cost,Low initial cost,Medium cost,High initial cost,Medium-high initial cost Efficiency,High,Low,Medium,Medium,Medium-high Performance,Improved,Average,Average,Average,Average Environmental Impact,Minimal,Harmful,Minimal,Harmful,Minimal