Menomonee Falls, Wis. (January 22, 2025) – RELiON® Battery, a global leader in the development of lithium batteries, today announced its new 48V ELiTE lithium battery, featuring a newly designed custom Battery Management System (BMS) delivering a new standard in performance, safety, and ease-of-use with unparalleled reliability and convenience.
“We are thrilled to introduce the new 48V ELiTE battery, our most advanced and user-friendly battery to date and the first of this series,” said John Bennett, VP and General Manager, Power Systems at Navico Group. “Our engineering team has leveraged decades of expertise to deliver a battery that offers unparalleled consistency in power delivery and an extended lifespan, ensuring peace of mind with unmatched reliability. The RELiON team has a rich legacy in lithium battery innovation, and the new ELiTE battery exemplifies a safe, efficient power solution. We are proud to introduce this cutting-edge addition to our portfolio.”
Leveraging over 20 years of lithium-exclusive expertise, the RELiON product team at Navico Group has meticulously designed the ELiTE’s advanced, safety-enhancing Battery Management System from the ground up. This custom-engineered BMS provides multi-layer protection for voltage, current, and temperature, ensuring optimal performance, reduced maintenance, and safe power delivery. Designed for versatility, the 48V ELiTE battery ensures users can integrate RELiON lithium technology across a wide range of power systems and applications including golf cars, utility vehicles, automated guided vehicles and more.
Engineered for peak performance, the RELiON ELiTE boasts an enhanced discharge rate, delivering rapid acceleration and seamless, consistent power. This new battery charges fast, minimizing downtime and maximizing time on the go. Additionally, the ELiTE offers an extended lifespan, lasting several times longer than lead-acid battery chemistries. This not only ensures a more durable product but also reduces the total cost of ownership over time.
The RELiON ELiTE 48V provides a seamless drop-in installation for all golf cars, allowing users to get up and running instantly. Its GC2-sized case eliminates the need for battery compartment modifications, reducing integration costs and making the ELiTE the perfect choice for those who value quick, simple, and hassle-free setup. Once installed, LED indicators offer clear and immediate understanding into the battery’s charge state. The 48V ELiTE delivers an impressive range of 26-38 miles using just two ELiTE batteries*.
Additionally, the new ELiTE battery offers OEMs the added advantage of CANopen, CZone®, and NMEA 2000® communication, guaranteeing seamless integration, out-of-the-box interoperability, and enhanced communication reliability.
Key Features
- High discharge rate for fast-off-the-line power delivery
- Drop-in GC2 design for easy installation
- Advanced safety via an in-house, custom-designed BMS
- Reliable communication and easy OEM integration
* Dependent on how the golf cart is driven and the nature of the terrain.
The RELiON ELiTE 48V will be available in the coming months. For more information about the new 48V ELiTE or RELiON’s portfolio of lithium batteries, visit relionbattery.com.
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About RELiON® Battery
RELiON is part of Navico Group, a division of Brunswick Corporation, (NYSE: BC), and is a global leader in lithium batteries powering a range of applications including recreational vehicles, marine, solar-powered solutions, and more. The company is on a mission to power the world’s transition to lithium energy storage, ethically. RELiON helps customers challenge and overcome their limits by offering a range of high-quality battery products that continue to pave the way forward to a greener and more efficient future for energy storage. For more information about RELiON, please visit relionbattery.com.
About Navico Group
A division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Navico Group is the world’s leading supplier of integrated systems and products to industries ranging from marine to recreational vehicle and beyond. The Navico Group portfolio is comprised of industry-leading brands in power management, digital control & monitoring, networked devices, and marine electronics. Some of the many brands that make up Navico Group include: Ancor®, Attwood®, B&G®, BEP®, Blue Sea Systems®, C-Map®, CZone®, Lenco®, Lowrance®, Marinco®, Mastervolt®, Progressive Industries®, ProMariner®, RELiON®, Simrad®, and Whale®.
