72V to 12V Converter

A 72 volt to 12 volt converter steps a 72 volt traction pack down to 12 volt accessories. Seventy-two volts is the traction voltage of larger golf carts, electric utility vehicles, and scooters, while the lights, controllers, horns, and displays on those vehicles all run on 12 volts. The converter is the bridge between the pack that drives the vehicle and the accessories that make it usable.

Two routes on this site cover this conversion. The buck category lists a 72 volt to 12 volt option for the straightforward case. The isolated detail page covers the WGI10 series, whose 36 to 90 volt input range includes 72 volts and which delivers 12 volts at up to 10 amps with electrical isolation. A vehicle builder choosing between them should consider whether the accessory circuits share a ground with the traction system: where isolation is wanted, for example for a controller or a display that must not see traction noise, the isolated series is the better route.

The golf cart application page works through this conversion in the context of a complete vehicle, including the 60 volt to 12 volt option for smaller carts. Before ordering, confirm the accessory load current, the quantity, the price and the delivery time. Certificates are available upon request.