ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted vs. Rogue Carts R4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Rogue Carts R4 takes it. It wins on the better range and price. 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 Rogue Carts R4 beats the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Rogue Carts R4 goes up to 40 mi per charge vs the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted's 35 mi.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted lands about $14,445 and the Rogue Carts R4 about $13,067, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted and the Rogue Carts R4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted vs. Rogue Carts R4
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| ActivEVPulse 6 Seater Lifted | Rogue CartsR4Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $13,295 | $11,995 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 12.5 mph†3 |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†4 | 30 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 35 mi†1 | 40 mi✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | — | 51.2 V†2 |
| Seats | 6✓†1 | 4†2 |
| Length | 144 in†1 | 117 in†2 |
| Width | 48 in†1 | 46.9 in†2 |
| Height | 79.2 in†1 | 77.6 in†2 |
| Curb weight | — | 926 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic†1 | Four Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†2 |
| Suspension | Front independent; rear coil spring hydraulic shock†1 | Front McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Suspension†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†1 | 10 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†5 | — |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr†5 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†7 |
| Ground clearance | 10.3 in✓†1 | 4 in†2 |
| Turning radius | 21 ft†1 | 12.3 ft✓†3 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~43 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $1,300 vs the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted lands at about $14,445 and the Rogue Carts R4 at about $13,067, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Liftedbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $231.56/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Rogue Carts R4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $209.47/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
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 Rogue Carts R4 better?
- Rogue Carts R4 takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Pulse 6 Seater Lifted and R4 cost out the door in Florida?
- Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted lands at about $14,445 and the Rogue Carts R4 at about $13,067, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.