# 2013 Gem Battery Options
**URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-battery-options/20312
**Category:** GEM Forum
**Tags:** gem
**Created:** [November 23, 2020, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-battery-options/20312 "2020-11-23T23:35:57Z")
**Posts on this page:** 12
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### Author:  [@northshoreli](https://community.electricforum.com/u/northshoreli)
#### Post date: [November 23, 2020, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-battery-options/20312/1 "2020-11-23T23:35:57Z")
So I picked up (4) 2013 E6 Gems which come standard with the (9) 8v Gel batteries. They are all dead but looking to keep 1 and sell the other 3. Polaris dealer quoted me $1k less for (6) 12v Gel batteries but I was wondering if this messes up the charging algorithm or it doesn’t matter because either way it’s still 72V of Gel batteries?
I am not looking to make a huge investment in top of the line batteries for the other 3 as I am going to be selling them ( might decide to just sell without batteries) but are there any cheaper options out there and would it be a significant problem if I just went with AGM or lead acid batteries. I read that the charger might not charge these properly?
Thank you for the help, new to this so trying to see what options i have.
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### Author:  [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2020, 3:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-battery-options/20312/2 "2020-11-24T03:50:47Z")
Think Tesla battery. Ask @MikeKC if it would fit.
100 mile range. Not much more than lead.
Are you near any members?
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### Author:  [@MikeKC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MikeKC)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-battery-options/20312/3 "2020-11-24T14:48:39Z")
The only way a Tesla battery would fit in a 13’ would be to sling in underneath. I am sure it could be done and I was in the preparation stages of doing so when I got my 16’ so I stoped.
Might try again in the spring.
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### Author:  [@Anto3344](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Anto3344)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-battery-options/20312/4 "2020-11-26T17:39:15Z")
Hello,
I would be interested in a E6
Were are you located?
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### Author:  [@MikeKC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MikeKC)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2020, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-battery-options/20312/5 "2020-11-26T17:42:39Z")
@northshoreli
I might be interested in one of your E6’s as well (without batteries) depending on what you need out of them and your locaiton.
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### Author:  [@Reddevil](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Reddevil)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2020, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-battery-options/20312/6 "2020-11-26T19:52:01Z")
I’ll guess he’s on the N shore of Long Island NY
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### Author:  [@northshoreli](https://community.electricforum.com/u/northshoreli)
#### Post date: [November 27, 2020, 5:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-battery-options/20312/7 "2020-11-27T05:19:29Z")
Located on Long Island, I will probably be posting them for sale within the next few weeks, once i checked the titles 3 are 2013’s and one is a 2012. Also one had some damage to the front windshield and roof from a tree falling on it so trying to find out if I will be listing it as a parts car or if someone thinks it’s worth fixing up.
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### Author:  [@northshoreli](https://community.electricforum.com/u/northshoreli)
#### Post date: [November 27, 2020, 5:21am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-battery-options/20312/8 "2020-11-27T05:21:10Z")
they were all registered up till last year but prior owner said they sat so now I am trying to find out if i can salvage any of the batteries to see which ones start right up and seem to work ok. I will reach back out to you when I figure out which ones I will be putting up for sale. I am located on Long Island.
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### Author:  [@cruisin](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cruisin)
#### Post date: [November 29, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-battery-options/20312/9 "2020-11-29T18:59:55Z")
You may want to consider Lith-ion Cobalt batteries for lasting longevity and keep your existing charger.
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### Author:  [@northshoreli](https://community.electricforum.com/u/northshoreli)
#### Post date: [November 30, 2020, 4:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-battery-options/20312/10 "2020-11-30T04:46:18Z")
I will start to look into those, I certainly want to figure out a good option for the car I plan to keep long term.
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### Author:  [@cruisin](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cruisin)
#### Post date: [November 30, 2020, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-battery-options/20312/11 "2020-11-30T13:48:23Z")
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### Author:  [@Lefty](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Lefty)
#### Post date: [December 3, 2020, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-battery-options/20312/12 "2020-12-03T15:05:02Z")
I own a 2008 GEM e2, that I use daily for traveling to/from a golf course. Yes, I play golf as well. I have 6 gel batteries all working, no issues. I plan on keeping my GEM FOREVER, because I can drive safely 30-35 mph on city street to the golf course. When it is time, I wan to convert to Lithium ion. Lithium cobalt batteries and your background. I would like more information. Can you contact me offline? 702.972.3494