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ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted vs. Boca EV Mare

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026

WinnerActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted

ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Mare is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted beats the Boca EV Mare on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • The ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Boca EV Mare is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted vs. Boca EV Mare

COMPARISON · ACTIVEV-PULSE-6-LIFTED-VS-BOCA-EV-MARE
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
ActivEVPulse 6 Seater LiftedWinnerBoca EVMare
MSRP range$13,295
Top speed25 mph120 mph2
Range (high)35 mi1
Battery typelithium1lithium3
Battery capacity105 Ah3
System voltage48 V3
Seats6123
Length144 in1
Width48 in1
Height79.2 in1
Curb weight876 lb3
Motor power5 kW15 kW3
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic1
SuspensionFront independent; rear coil spring hydraulic shock1
Display size10.1 in110.1 in3
Warranty2 yr2
Battery warranty10 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4No2
Charge time6 hr3
Ground clearance10.3 in1
Turning radius21 ft1
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 mi

◆ Range, normalized is our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125 kWh/mile, the same on every cart — an apples-to-apples check on the “up to” range claims above, which are usually measured at 19 mph on the largest optional pack.

1 SOURCE: activegolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20263 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Mare is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Liftedbase build · FL out-the-door

ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater LiftedMSRP (verified)$13,295.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$847.70
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number
Out-the-door estimate$14,445

est. $231.56/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Boca EV Marebase build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Boca EV Mare— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart MSRP and kit prices are sourced and dated (see each model page's receipts). Tax = 6% FL state + 1% county surtax on the first $5,000 (Fla. Stat. §212.05 / §212.054 — surtax varies by county). Fees = $77.25 FLHSMV new title + $225 one-time initial registration. Plate/annual registration vary by weight and county and are small. Delivery is quoted by the dealer — we never guess it. Your firm number comes from the named dealers in the quote step.
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 08/2026

Green ✓ marks the better verified figure where the two differ. Verdict scored on the verified specs above — factory-LSV status gates the win.

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Frequently asked

Is the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted or the Boca EV Mare better?
ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Mare is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Are both the Pulse 6 Seater Lifted and the Mare street legal?
The ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Boca EV Mare is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.