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Club Car DS

The Club Car DS is a golf cart with a stated top speed of 8–19 mph, in seven settings and a 3.2 hp motor.

Last updated: 18 October 2026

What we found

  • Batteries are documented for it, from the manufacturer's own documentation.
  • Further batteries are listed on this model's battery page and are not included in the count above.
  • Specifications are published for it, each with its source.
  • 6 recalls or safety notices are matched to it.
  • 4 figures are contradicted by another credible source. Both readings are shown below, and neither is presented as the correct one.

What else the DS needs

Parts a source says are needed beyond the battery itself. Reported, not recommended — read the source beside each one and confirm it with the manufacturer before buying anything.

  • Vendor statedWhatever pack is fitted

    A 12 V DC-DC step-down converter to feed the cart's 12 V accessories — lights, radio, horn — which lose their supply when the lead-acid string they were tapped off becomes a single 48 V module. Epoch include one in their conversion kit; Allied sell one separately, in a collection named for the purpose.

    “a 12V DC-DC Converter (to safely power your lights and radio)”

    Source: epochbatteries.com/products/48v-105ah-lithium-golf-cart-kit

Motor and performance

Motor power rating
3.2 hp

“HORSEPOWER 9.5 @ 3,600 rpm, exceeds SAE J1940 Performance Standards 3.2 hp”

Source: web.archive.org/web/20101228101701id_/http://www.clubcar.com/documents/downloads/FleetGolfBrochure.pdf

Top speed
8–19 mph, in seven settings

“7 speed settings: 8-19 mph (12.9-30.6 kph)”

Source: web.archive.org/web/20101228101701id_/http://www.clubcar.com/documents/downloads/FleetGolfBrochure.pdf

Battery and charging

Battery fitted
Six 8-volt batteries, 48 volts

“Available in either 48-volt electric powered by six 8-volt batteries”

Source: web.archive.org/web/20101228101701id_/http://www.clubcar.com/documents/downloads/FleetGolfBrochure.pdf

Charger fitted
48 V charger working with the car's on-board computer

“48V variable with on-board computer”

Source: web.archive.org/web/20101228101701id_/http://www.clubcar.com/documents/downloads/FleetGolfBrochure.pdf

Cart's system voltage
Sources disagree
  • 48V

    “Most utilize a 48-volt electric engine but have different amperage and power requirements depending on the use and accessories on the vehicle.”

    Source: usbattery.com/replacement-batteries-for-club-car-golf-carts

  • 36V (before 2000)

    “Pre2000 (36V)”

    Source: alliedlithium.com/pages/club-car-golf-cart-lithium-batteries-models

Battery configuration

2005: Trojan PowerDrive 8-volt batteries, 117 minute capacity

“Batteries: High capacity, deep cycle, Trojan PowerDrive 8-volt, 117 min. capacity”

Source: web.archive.org/web/20130626145111id_/http://xrtdealers.clubcar.com:80/ownersManuals/102680202 0704A00000.pdf

2007: 12-volt deep-cycle batteries (the manual gives no count)

“Batteries: High capacity, deep cycle, 12-volt”

Source: web.archive.org/web/20131008124111id_/http://xrtdealers.clubcar.com:80/ownersManuals/103218309 0706B1207A.pdf

Size and fit

Dry weight, without batteries
498 lb (226 kg)

“498 lb (226 kg)”

Source: web.archive.org/web/20101228101701id_/http://www.clubcar.com/documents/downloads/FleetGolfBrochure.pdf

Overall dimensions
91.5 × 47.25 × 69 in (232 × 120 × 175.3 cm)

“91.5 in (232 cm) x 47.25 in (120 cm) x 69 in (175.3 cm)”

Source: web.archive.org/web/20101228101701id_/http://www.clubcar.com/documents/downloads/FleetGolfBrochure.pdf

Recalls and fire safety

Hazard the regulator describes
Sources disagree
  • Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard

    “Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard”

    Source: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/club-car-recalls-golf-cars-and-utility-vehicles-due-to-fuel-leak-and-fire-hazard

  • Microscopic cracks, in the brake equalizer rods on certain vehicles may cause the rods to fatigue and fail prematurely in continuous use

    “Microscopic cracks, in the brake equalizer rods on certain vehicles may cause the rods to fatigue and fail prematurely in continuous use. Such failure could result in a loss of braking ability.”

    Source: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/cpsc-club-car-inc-announce-recall-to-repair-ds-golf-cars-hospitality-utility-transport

  • The fuel tank may leak, posing a potential fire hazard

    “The fuel tank may leak, posing a potential fire hazard.”

    Source: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/cpsc-club-car-inc-announce-recall-of-golf-cars

  • The fuel hose can separate from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard

    “The fuel hose can separate from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.”

    Source: recalls.justia.com/outdoor-recreation-and-sports/utility-off-road-vehicles-golf-carts/12-741

Remedy the regulator gives
Sources disagree
  • Owners who have not already been contacted by Club Car should contact the dealer from whom they purchased their vehicle, or call Club Car toll free

    “Owners who have not already been contacted by Club Car should contact the dealer from whom they purchased their vehicle, or call Club Car toll free to have the equalizer rod repaired free of charge.”

    Source: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/cpsc-club-car-inc-announce-recall-to-repair-ds-golf-cars-hospitality-utility-transport

  • The fuel tank replacement will be done free of charge

    “The fuel tank replacement will be done free of charge.”

    Source: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/cpsc-club-car-inc-announce-recall-of-golf-cars

  • free inspection and repair of the fuel hose system

    “Consumers should stop using the recalled golf cars and transport vehicles and contact Club Car for a free inspection and repair of the fuel hose system.”

    Source: recalls.justia.com/outdoor-recreation-and-sports/utility-off-road-vehicles-golf-carts/12-741

Units the recall covers
Sources disagree
  • This recall involves the following 2012 Club Car gasoline and diesel golf cars and utility vehicles

    “This recall involves the following 2012 Club Car gasoline and diesel golf cars and utility vehicles.”

    Source: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/club-car-recalls-golf-cars-and-utility-vehicles-due-to-fuel-leak-and-fire-hazard

  • 2004 and 2005 model year gasoline and electric powered DS Golf Cars, Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles and Rough Terrain Vehicles

    “2004 and 2005 model year gasoline and electric powered DS Golf Cars, Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles and Rough Terrain Vehicles”

    Source: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/cpsc-club-car-inc-announce-recall-to-repair-ds-golf-cars-hospitality-utility-transport

  • recalling about 7,300 model year 2002 Club Car gasoline-powered DS Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles for fuel tank replacement

    “recalling about 7,300 model year 2002 Club Car gasoline-powered DS Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles for fuel tank replacement”

    Source: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/cpsc-club-car-inc-announce-recall-of-golf-cars

  • 2012 gas-powered golf and transport vehicles

    “The recalled vehicles are various sizes, models and colors of 2012 gas-powered golf and transport vehicles used for short-distance transportation.”

    Source: recalls.justia.com/outdoor-recreation-and-sports/utility-off-road-vehicles-golf-carts/12-741

Recalls (6)

Most recalls cover only certain model years, serials or build dates — view each notice to check it against your own unit.

Battery specs & replacement options

Identified controller

  • Navitas Vehicle Systems states: “Club Car Carryall, iQ, Precedent, Onward, DS, Tempo”

    Source: navitasvs.com/Club-Car/Carryall

  • Navitas Vehicle Systems states: “Club Car Carryall, iQ, Precedent, Onward, DS, Tempo”

    Source: navitasvs.com/Club-Car/Carryall

  • Navitas Vehicle Systems states: “Club Car Carryall, DS”

    Source: navitasvs.com/Club-Car/Carryall

  • Navitas Vehicle Systems states: “Fits Club Car DS”

    Source: navitasvs.com/Club-Car/DS

  • Alltrax states: “2001- Present DS, Precedent, Excel, IQ” Scope: Row headed 2001- Present DS, Precedent, Excel, IQ: Stock, Mild and Wild/Extreme controller columns of the row. Alltrax's footnote defines the columns: Stock is no upgrades, Mild is big tires or motor but not both, Wild is big tires and motor or NEVs, Extreme is hunting buggy, EVs and other high performance applications. The row's years read 2001 to present; the guide is dated 4/7/2016.

    Source: web.archive.org/web/20240620172149id_/https://alltraxinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DOC116-006-D_APP-XCT-SR-CLUB-CAR-APPLICATION-GUIDE.pdf

  • Alltrax states: “2001- Present DS, Precedent, Excel, IQ” Scope: Row headed 2001- Present DS, Precedent, Excel, IQ: Stock, Mild and Wild/Extreme controller columns of the row. Alltrax's footnote defines the columns: Stock is no upgrades, Mild is big tires or motor but not both, Wild is big tires and motor or NEVs, Extreme is hunting buggy, EVs and other high performance applications. The row's years read 2001 to present; the guide is dated 4/7/2016.

    Source: web.archive.org/web/20240620172149id_/https://alltraxinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DOC116-006-D_APP-XCT-SR-CLUB-CAR-APPLICATION-GUIDE.pdf

  • MadJax states: “Club Car® Precedent® & DS® with Curtis 1510/1515 Controller” Scope: Installation instructions are given for the Precedent and DS fitted with the Curtis 1510/1515 controller.

    Source: madjax.com/support/manuals/25-001-07_Torque-600-Amp-Controller_Manual.pdf

  • Alltrax states: “2001- Present DS, Precedent, Excel, IQ” Scope: Row headed 2001- Present DS, Precedent, Excel, IQ: Stock, Mild and Wild/Extreme controller columns of the row. Alltrax's footnote defines the columns: Stock is no upgrades, Mild is big tires or motor but not both, Wild is big tires and motor or NEVs, Extreme is hunting buggy, EVs and other high performance applications. The row's years read 2001 to present; the guide is dated 4/7/2016.

    Source: web.archive.org/web/20240620172149id_/https://alltraxinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DOC116-006-D_APP-XCT-SR-CLUB-CAR-APPLICATION-GUIDE.pdf

  • Recorded from the maker's published statement on our archived copy; machine and pack both in the quote Source section: DC to AC Conversion Kits. The quote carries a condition (serial range, kit, adapter, upgrade, version, a year not stated as a range...) that fitmentScope cannot hold verbatim, so this row waits for review; its scope and any change it needs are entered by a person. The maker's own words for the condition (copied from the quote, for the reviewer): "TAC2 Kit 440A Club Car IQ/APPS 4kW CAN" / "4kW Nivel 25-074 Red Hawk CON-NV44-CC01 FSIP 222-48VCANCCTAC2-4 Fits Club Car iQ, Precedent, Onward, DS, Tempo Kit Contents 10-000686 OTF Programmer 1.0 10-000815 Navitas 4kW" / "AC Motor 10-000845 Hardware Mounting Kit 10-000888-02 TAC2 Controller - 440A". The source's words, verbatim: "TAC2 Kit 440A Club Car IQ/APPS 4kW CAN (10-000889-26) Amperage: 440A Motor kW: 4kW Nivel 25-074 Red Hawk CON-NV44-CC01 FSIP 222-48VCANCCTAC2-4 Fits Club Car iQ, Precedent, Onward, DS, Tempo Kit Contents 10-000686 OTF Programmer 1.0 10-000815 Navitas 4kW (10T) AC Motor 10-000845 Hardware Mounting Kit 10-000888-02 TAC2 Controller - 440A"

    Source: navitasvs.com/Club-Car/DS

  • Recorded from the maker's published statement on our archived copy; machine and pack both in the quote Source section: DC to AC Conversion Kits. The quote carries a condition (serial range, kit, adapter, upgrade, version, a year not stated as a range...) that fitmentScope cannot hold verbatim, so this row waits for review; its scope and any change it needs are entered by a person. The maker's own words for the condition (copied from the quote, for the reviewer): "TAC2 Kit 600A Club Car IQ/APPS 4kW CAN" / "4kW Nivel 25-092 Red Hawk CON-NV64-CC01 FSIP 222-48VCANCC600TAC2-4 Fits Club Car iQ, Precedent, Onward, DS, Tempo Kit Contents 10-000686 OTF Programmer 1.0 10-000815 Navitas 4kW" / "AC Motor 10-000834 Hardware Mounting Kit 10-000890-12 TAC2 Controller - 600A". The source's words, verbatim: "TAC2 Kit 600A Club Car IQ/APPS 4kW CAN (10-000891-32) Amperage: 600A Motor kW: 4kW Nivel 25-092 Red Hawk CON-NV64-CC01 FSIP 222-48VCANCC600TAC2-4 Fits Club Car iQ, Precedent, Onward, DS, Tempo Kit Contents 10-000686 OTF Programmer 1.0 10-000815 Navitas 4kW (10T) AC Motor 10-000834 Hardware Mounting Kit 10-000890-12 TAC2 Controller - 600A"

    Source: navitasvs.com/Club-Car/DS

Identified power-system parts

Sources

  • 2005 DS Golf Car Owner's Manual, gasoline and electric (Club Car 102680202, edition 0704A00000)Archived document

    Source: web.archive.org/web/20130626145111id_/http://xrtdealers.clubcar.com:80/ownersManuals/102680202 0704A00000.pdf

    Retrieved September 30, 2026

  • 2007 DS Golf Car Owner's Manual, electric and gasoline (Club Car 103218309, edition 0706B1207A)Archived document

    Source: web.archive.org/web/20131008124111id_/http://xrtdealers.clubcar.com:80/ownersManuals/103218309 0706B1207A.pdf

    Retrieved September 30, 2026

  • Archived document

    Source: web.archive.org/web/20101228101701id_/http://www.clubcar.com/documents/downloads/FleetGolfBrochure.pdf

    Retrieved September 19, 2026

  • Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard | CPSC.govArchived document

    Source: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/club-car-recalls-golf-cars-and-utility-vehicles-due-to-fuel-leak-and-fire-hazard

    Retrieved October 10, 2026

  • CPSC, Club Car Inc. Announce Recall to Repair DS Golf Cars, Hospitality, Utility & Transport Vehicles and Rough Terrain Vehicles | CPSC.govArchived document

    Source: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/cpsc-club-car-inc-announce-recall-to-repair-ds-golf-cars-hospitality-utility-transport

    Retrieved October 10, 2026

  • CPSC, Club Car, Inc. Announce Recall of Golf Cars | CPSC.govArchived document

    Source: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/cpsc-club-car-inc-announce-recall-of-golf-cars

    Retrieved October 10, 2026

  • Recall: Club Car Recalls Golf and Transport Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard :: Consumer Recalls :: Justia IncArchived document

    Source: recalls.justia.com/outdoor-recreation-and-sports/utility-off-road-vehicles-golf-carts/12-741

    Retrieved October 11, 2026

  • Club Car Replacement Batteries | U.S. Battery Mfg. Co.Archived document

    Source: usbattery.com/replacement-batteries-for-club-car-golf-carts

    Retrieved September 24, 2026

  • Buy Club Car Golf Cart Lithium Batteries - Models Available | Allied Club Car - Allied Lithium Golf Cart BatteriesArchived document

    Source: alliedlithium.com/pages/club-car-golf-cart-lithium-batteries-models

    Retrieved September 15, 2026