ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) vs. Solana EV XA 4P
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) takes it. It wins on the better price and battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P 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 (4 Seater) beats the Solana EV XA 4P on the better price and battery warranty term. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Solana EV XA 4P goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater)'s 40 mi.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) lands about $11,795 and the Solana EV XA 4P about $12,537, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- The ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Solana EV XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) vs. Solana EV XA 4P
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| ActivEVPulse (4 Seater)Winner | Solana EVXA 4P | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $10,795 – $11,999 | $11,495 – $12,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph✓†1 | 19 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†3 | — |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 60 mi✓†4 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†4 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†5 | 105 Ah†4 |
| System voltage | — | 72 V†4 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†4 |
| Length | 122 in†1 | 115.8 in†4 |
| Width | 48 in†1 | — |
| Height | 78 in†1 | 78.7 in†4 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 7.5 kW✓†4 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic†1 | Hydraulic disc front and rear; automatic electromagnetic parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | Front independent; rear coil spring with hydraulic shock†1 | Front MacPherson Strut; Rear Swing Arm Straight Axle†4 |
| Display size | 10.1 in†1 | 10.1 in†4 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†6 | 2 yr†7 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr✓†6 | 5 yr†4 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†8 | No†2 |
| Charge time | — | 6 hr†4 |
| Ground clearance | 8 in✓†1 | 5.1 in†4 |
| Turning radius | 19 ft†1 | 15.4 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price and battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $700 vs the Solana EV XA 4P
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 (4 Seater) lands at about $11,795 and the Solana EV XA 4P at about $12,537, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $189.08/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Solana EV XA 4Pbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $200.97/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 (4 Seater) or the Solana EV XA 4P better?
- ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) takes it. It wins on the better price and battery warranty term. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P 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 (4 Seater) and XA 4P 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 (4 Seater) lands at about $11,795 and the Solana EV XA 4P at about $12,537, 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 (4 Seater) and the XA 4P street legal?
- The ActivEV Pulse (4 Seater) is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Solana EV XA 4P is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.