No matter what type of golf cart you have, we are confident we have a charging solution for you.
Our smart chargers will work with your golf cart if you have lead-acid batteries in a 36 or 48 volt battery system and your receptacle plug type matches one of our plug styles below.
Note our onboard charger type is designed to work with any 36 or 48 volt lead-acid battery system regardless of the plug type by connecting directly to the battery terminals.
No, the current red FORM charger product line is designed to charge golf carts with lead acid batteries only.
Please refer to our website for our black FORM charger model, which supports lithium battery charging.
Yes, It is not necessary to unplug the smart charger after each use, and it can be left plugged into the wall. However, it is important to note that the LED on the charger will continue to draw a small amount of power while it is plugged in.
The FORM Charge 24-Month Limited Warranty is as follows
The FORM branded product (“Product”) warranty is non-transferable and warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original retail purchase (“Warranty Period”) when used in accordance with FORM’s user manuals.
The warranty covers a one-time replacement of the originally purchased product with proof of purchase. This warranty does not apply to replacement items.
The warranty excludes normal depletion of consumable parts unless a failure occurs due to a material or workmanship defect. The warranty excludes damage resulting from abuse, accident, modifications, unauthorized repairs, or other causes that are not defects in materials and workmanship.
FORM may restrict warranty service for hardware products to the country where FORM or its Authorized Distributors originally sold the product.
Any limitations of liability in this warranty document shall not apply to (i) death or personal injury pursuant to any mandatory law on product liability; (ii) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; (iii) intentional misconduct or gross negligence; (iv) or a culpable breach of major contractual obligations. A damages claim based on a breach of major contractual obligations, or gross negligence will be limited to foreseeable damage typical for the sale contract concerned.
Our FORM Charge product line is designed to charge golf carts with all common plug types and onboard chargers. All charger models are available for resale for participating wholesale vendors.
The Wholesale Program is available for discounted, bulk purchases for vendors such as licensed golf cart dealers, golf courses, golf cart repair shops, etc.
Please follow the hyperlink above to initiate our wholesale account sign-up process.
FORM chargers are designed to work with functioning OBC (Onboard Computer) and non-OBC 48V Club Car golf carts. When the charger is unable to communicate with the OBC it usually requires a simple fix.
From 1995 to 2014, all Club Car models have an OBC. This computer is very temperamental and that may be why you receive an error code. (Red, yellow, green every minute) When this occurs you will need to bypass your OBC. This can be easily done by following instructions in Club Car Troubleshooting Guide
If your current charger still isn't working and suspect the OBC may be faulty, you may want to purchase our FORM Onboard battery Charger instead which will connect directly to the batteries and charge your cart regardless of a faulty OBC. You can also take your golf cart to a service technician to replace the OBC. The typical cost is $400-$700.
For additional questions please schedule an appointment with our Product Specialists HERE!
If you choose to do so, the charger may be mounted to your cart. Below you will find the steps to complete the installation.
Step 1: Remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the charger.
Step 2: Find a suitable location on the golf cart and mount using the appropriate hardware. (Example Locations: baggage well, Battery compartment, Bottom of the Seat)
Step 3: Using your charger as a template, hold the charger against the surface you plan to mount to and mark the holes. The mounting locations on the charger are shown here.
Step 4: Set the charger aside and predrill holes on marked locations
Step 5: Align the charger with the predrilled holes. Secure with screws.
INSTALLING ON THE ONBOARD CHARGER (Onboard Specific Charger)
Step 1: Switch the golf cart to TOW mode
Step 2: Find a suitable location on the golf cart and mount it using the appropriate hardware. (Example Locations: baggage well, Battery compartment, Bottom of the Seat)
Step 3: Find the ends of the electrical series on your cart batteries. Attach the Red lead (Marked with Red heat Shrink) to the battery Positive (+). Attach the Black lead (marked with Black Heat Shrink) to the battery Negative (-). Applying Dielectric grease around the connections will help prevent corrosion.
Step 4: Switch the golf cart to RUN mode
The FORM Charge smart golf cart charger is made to be energy efficient and easy to use anywhere in the US. Our charger uses a 3-prong plug for 110 VAC power. This is the standard outlet for USA electrical house wiring.
Even though the charger output is 15/18AMP, it only draws an 8AMP AC current.
The FORM Charge smart golf cart charger is made to be energy efficient and easy to use anywhere in the US. Our charger uses a 3-prong plug for 110 VAC power. This is the standard outlet for USA electrical house wiring.
Even though the charger output is 15/18AMP, it only draws an 8AMP AC current.
For technical details, please refer to our Instructional Manual.
How much power does the charger draw?
The FORM Charge smart golf cart charger is made to be energy efficient and easy to use anywhere in the US. Our charger uses a 3-prong plug for 110 VAC power. This is the standard outlet for USA electrical house wiring.
Even though the charger output is 15/18AMP, it only draws an 8AMP AC current.
For technical details, please refer to our Instructional Manual.
The FORM Charge smart golf cart charger is made to be energy efficient and easy to use anywhere in the US. Our charger uses a 3-prong plug for 110 VAC power. This is the standard outlet for USA electrical house wiring.
Even though the charger output is 15/18AMP, it only draws an 8AMP AC current.
For technical details, please refer to our Instructional Manual.
Our charges are designed with a 7-Stage Smart Charge Technology. We realize some of our customers do not utilize their golf cart over the winter months. FORM chargers will periodically check to ensure the batteries are topped off. This will allow you to keep your battery charger plugged in over the winter season as long as you check your water levels every 30 days.
For additional questions please schedule an appointment with our Product Specialists at FORMCharge.com/schedule
The FORM Charge smart golf cart charger is designed to charge flooded lead-acid batteries.
Flooded battery chargers cannot be used to charge AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) batteries. This is because AGM batteries have different charging requirements than flooded batteries. AGM batteries require a slower, more stable charge than flooded batteries and can't sustain the high charging speeds used by our battery chargers.If you charge an AGM battery with the wrong type of charger, you will end up under or overcharging your battery. Undercharging can cause sulfation on the battery's plates, reducing its ability to accept a full charge. Overcharging can cook the components inside the battery, which can shorten its lifespan or kill the battery entirely.
The FORM Charge smart golf cart charger is designed to charge lead-acid batteries.
Customers have reported success using FORM Chargers to charge their batteries for non-golf cart applications, but FORM Chargers are not designed for this purpose.
Our chargers are designed and tested for golf cart batteries. Chargers used outside of a golf cart application are not supported by our customer service team and do not qualify for a warranty.
Please refer to our Warranty FAQ for further information.
Our charges are designed with a 7-Stage Smart Charge Technology. We realize some of our customers do not utilize their golf cart over the winter months. FORM chargers will periodically check to ensure the batteries are topped off. This will allow you to keep your battery charger plugged in over the winter season as long as you check your water levels every 30 days.
For additional questions, please CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment with a product specialist.
Our smart chargers meet IP67 rating criteria to protect against dust and moisture, and are designed to safely charge lead acid batteries on golf carts only.
The IP67 rating is designed to protect chargers from being left outside in exposed adverse conditions.
Many electric boats have lead acid batteries and customers have reported success using FORM Chargers to charge their boat, but FORM Chargers are not designed for this application.
Our chargers are designed and tested for golf cart batteries. Chargers used outside of a golf cart application are not supported by our customer service team and do not qualify for warranty.
Please refer to our Warranty FAQ for further information.
Please schedule an appointment with our Product Specialist Here!
