# Suggestions for Battery Conversion and more speed on 2015 E2 **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Created:** [November 6, 2019, 1:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/suggestions-for-battery-conversion-and-more-speed-on-2015-e2/17458 "2019-11-06T01:42:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![frankjr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/frankjr/32/5605_2.png) [@frankjr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/frankjr)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2019, 6:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/suggestions-for-battery-conversion-and-more-speed-on-2015-e2/17458/22 "2019-11-15T06:28:11Z")
I’m thinking going from the Deka Gels to these Lifepo4 will make a huge difference. - Shedding approximately **280lbs** - Running Voltage between **87V** and **95V** - My understanding is Lithium is much less “saggy” under load than lead. - All modules fit under front seat. - Easily viewable/accessible if I need to check em. I’m excited to see it in action! I’ve read I don’t need a BMS which is a good thing I suppose, but I’m a little bummed the Chargery 24s stops at 24 cells. Would have been cool to have a new “gadget” read-out for each cell on a nifty looking screen in the cart ! Oh well ! I can’t have it all! ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2019, 6:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/suggestions-for-battery-conversion-and-more-speed-on-2015-e2/17458/23 "2019-11-15T06:32:38Z")
You can add a 32s Bluetooth bms with an LCD display pretty easily. Less money than the Chargery, but a longer learning curve. ![jpg_640x640](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/6/684fa3dc6daed922d6fcb42e04ed04f41a9adb65.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![frankjr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/frankjr/32/5605_2.png) [@frankjr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/frankjr)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2019, 6:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/suggestions-for-battery-conversion-and-more-speed-on-2015-e2/17458/24 "2019-11-15T06:39:26Z")
Hot damn! Once I get bored (and the honey-do list runs out), that will be my next tinker project to upgrade the GEM with 🙂 . The Chargery unit is pretty sweet looking with the blue anodized box and the color display though ! Is that the unit I’ve seen rumblings about unreliable bluetooth? Is the LCD screen wired, or is it bluetooth connected to the main board? ---
**Author:** ![LithiumGods](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/lithiumgods/32/672_2.png) [@LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LithiumGods)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2019, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/suggestions-for-battery-conversion-and-more-speed-on-2015-e2/17458/25 "2019-11-15T14:10:10Z")
I currently have 4, Gem 2014’s in the garage . 3 E4’s and one E2 . They are the same as a 2015 . I have done 2 Lifepo4 conversions (like the one you are doing ) and one Bolt conversion . So it is safe to say I have some experience here . You are going to love your Gem when you do this ! The 2014’s have the suspension upgrade that makes them ride much nicer . So when you remove all that weight the ride is still nice . I even run 35psi in the tires and it still rides great . 25 cells work great, 26-28 are a little better . But in an E2 on level ground you wont notice much difference . I have never run 24 cells but if your not looking for super long range , I’m positive they would work well . Much better then the lead batteries . So if you really want to use your chargery , you can do it. ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2019, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/suggestions-for-battery-conversion-and-more-speed-on-2015-e2/17458/26 "2019-11-15T14:30:18Z")
Still time to change configuration. I’m charging five 5s modules in parallel and 3 cells on discrete chargers. When all are full, they get connected in 28s to see if all the 3.6v balance leds come on. Finally, I will strap a single cell to three of the 5s modules. ![MVC-014F](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/3/37d8ed634563fe9df0e9d636640ad6408559d647.jpeg) My guy will deliver first part of Dec. His words. Is it worth waiting for personal delivery? ---
**Author:** ![frankjr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/frankjr/32/5605_2.png) [@frankjr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/frankjr)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/suggestions-for-battery-conversion-and-more-speed-on-2015-e2/17458/27 "2019-11-15T15:30:32Z")
Nope, I’m going to stay with the 2x5, 3x6 configuration. The main place I need the extra juice is on the ride to and from the course and that does have grade. I don’t think I’m patient enough to wait until first part of Dec 😄 Im going to have to take my chances with UPS I think. The uship bids so far have been very high! [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/t/suggestions-for-battery-conversion-and-more-speed-on-2015-e2/17458.md?page=1)