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ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted vs. Solana EV XA 6P

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026

WinnerActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted

ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted takes it. It wins on the better battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 6P 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 Solana EV XA 6P on the better battery warranty term. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • 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 Solana EV XA 6P about $14,127, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Solana EV XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted vs. Solana EV XA 6P

COMPARISON · ACTIVEV-PULSE-6-LIFTED-VS-SOLANA-XA-6P
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
ActivEVPulse 6 Seater LiftedWinnerSolana EVXA 6P
MSRP range$13,295$12,995
Top speed25 mph✓†119 mph†2
Range (low)30 mi†3—
Range (high)35 mi†1—
Battery typelithium†1lithium†4
Battery capacity—105 Ah†4
System voltage—72 V†4
Seats6†16†4
Length144 in†1142.9 in†4
Width48 in†1—
Height79.2 in†178.7 in†4
Motor power5 kW†17.5 kW✓†4
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic†1Hydraulic disc front and rear; automatic electromagnetic parking brake†4
SuspensionFront independent; rear coil spring hydraulic shock†1Front MacPherson Strut; Rear Swing Arm Straight Axle†4
Display size10.1 in†110.1 in†4
Warranty2 yr†52 yr†6
Battery warranty (total term)8 yr✓†55 yr†4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†7No†2
Charge time—6 hr†4
Ground clearance10.3 in✓†15.1 in†4
Turning radius21 ft†118 ft✓†4
Range, normalized◆ computed—~60 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 07/30/2026†2 SOURCE: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†3 SOURCE: bintelligolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†4 SOURCE: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†5 SOURCE: activegolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†6 SOURCE: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†7 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted

It wins on the better battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 6P 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

Why it won

battery warranty term8-yr vs 5-yr

◆ 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 Solana EV XA 6P at about $14,127, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

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.

Solana EV XA 6Pbase build · FL out-the-door

Solana EV XA 6PMSRP (verified)$12,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$829.70
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$14,127

est. $226.46/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

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 10/2026

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 Solana EV XA 6P better?
ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted takes it. It wins on the better battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 6P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Pulse 6 Seater Lifted and XA 6P 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 Solana EV XA 6P at about $14,127, 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.
Are both the Pulse 6 Seater Lifted and the XA 6P street legal?
The ActivEV Pulse 6 Seater Lifted is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Solana EV XA 6P is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.