36 volt vs 48 volt driving

[reed]

Is 36V tennable for an electric cart? Or is 48 volt a must? Looking at 2000-2500 lbs.

[Dr Helix]

Just remember, whatever voltage you end up with, ya gotta charge it. That's why I go gas engine.

[Popeye]

As long as the horse power output is the same, and the controls and motors are 36 volt why not?

[Token]

All things being equal, meaning availability of motors, controllers, batteries, etc. going 48V saves a bunch on copper costs to run all that torque.

You should look at locked-rotor current on 36 vs 48 V motors, cuz that is going to drive your power cable thickness from battery —> controller —> motor.

But, with a super vague ask, you get super random meh answers.