# Purchased a 2011 EL XD - Need Batteries

**URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/t/purchased-a-2011-el-xd-need-batteries/14365
**Category:** GEM Forum
**Created:** [August 21, 2018, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/purchased-a-2011-el-xd-need-batteries/14365 "2018-08-21T19:43:48Z")
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#### Post date: [August 21, 2018, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/purchased-a-2011-el-xd-need-batteries/14365/1 "2018-08-21T19:43:48Z")

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I may be a nut, but while researching how to deal with a controller issue on my 2000 4 seater Gem cart, I came across a fellow that had a super clean 2011 EL XD for sale that needs batteries. I bought the thing for $1400.00 locally here in San Diego. I don’t really have a use for it but am intrigued with the 72 volt system and 7.0hp motor and the flatbed. It only has 1,800 miles. It is rigged with eight 8 volt batteries and one 12 volt which runs the lights and accessories.

I would love to have recommendations on battery purchase. Is it true that there is a conversion available to 12volt batteries? Would that change the performance at all?

If kept the way it is, any recommendation for a good set of batteries at a “somewhat reasonable” price?