# Need Batteries - 2012 GEM E4 **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Created:** [February 28, 2019, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-batteries-2012-gem-e4/15534 "2019-02-28T22:06:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mdk4ksu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/mdk4ksu/32/3381_2.png) [@mdk4ksu](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mdk4ksu)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2019, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-batteries-2012-gem-e4/15534/1 "2019-02-28T22:06:33Z")
Hi! I have a 2012 GEM E4 with gel batteries. I am at a point where I need new batteries but looking at the cost of replacing the identical type of batteries is a bit staggering! I live in Kansas where the GEM is rarely seen and I am not at all familiar with the batteries in regards to the options. Is there a less expensive option for 12v Gel batteries? I saw someone comment that they used some Group 27 115ah batteries from Costco and because they traveled short distances, the batteries worked just fine and cost around $80ea. We only use our GEM to drive around the neighborhood and of course when the weather permits (not in the Winter). So basically, what are my options for batteries if I don’t use the GEM a ton and when I do, it’s short distances…and I don’t want to spend a ton. Thanks a million for your feedback/help! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2019, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-batteries-2012-gem-e4/15534/2 "2019-02-28T22:43:33Z")
31MDC from Orilley Auto Parts work good and are a 105 AH deep cycle battery. 96 bucks each. You will have to change your charge program to floodeds. #13 on most Delta Q charger. ---
**Author:** ![Naetdogg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/cc9497/32.png) [@Naetdogg](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Naetdogg)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-batteries-2012-gem-e4/15534/3 "2019-03-01T15:09:39Z")
Unless it’s the 130ah Trojan or equivalent, you will want profile 32. ---
**Author:** ![mdk4ksu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/mdk4ksu/32/3381_2.png) [@mdk4ksu](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mdk4ksu)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2019, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-batteries-2012-gem-e4/15534/4 "2019-03-06T17:21:59Z")
The batteries you are referencing…are those water? ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-batteries-2012-gem-e4/15534/5 "2019-03-06T17:51:10Z")
yes In a message dated 3/6/2019 12:32:05 PM US Eastern Standard Time, [electricforum@discoursemail.com](mailto:electricforum@discoursemail.com) writes: ![](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/mdk4ksu/45/3381_2.png "mdk4ksu") [mdk4ksu](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mdk4ksu) March 6 The batteries you are referencing…are those water? ---
**Author:** ![grantwest](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/grantwest/32/15_2.png) [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2019, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-batteries-2012-gem-e4/15534/6 "2019-03-06T21:05:39Z")
I think Rodney Drinks the water from all the battery’s he deals with. This is how he stays so Energized! 🙂