Advanced EV Advent 6L vs. ICON EV i40L
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
Advanced EV Advent 6L takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), 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 Advanced EV Advent 6L beats the ICON EV i40L on the better range and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Advanced EV Advent 6L goes up to 35 mi per charge vs the ICON EV i40L's 30 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the Advanced EV Advent 6L carries 5 years vs the ICON EV i40L's 3.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Advanced EV Advent 6L lands about $11,270 and the ICON EV i40L about $10,422, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Advanced EV Advent 6L and the ICON EV i40L are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Advanced EV Advent 6L vs. ICON EV i40L
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
| Advanced EVAdvent 6LWinner | ICON EVi40L | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $10,300 | $9,500 – $11,495 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 25 mi†1 | 25 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | 35 mi✓†1 | 30 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | 160 Ah✓†4 | 105 Ah†3 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | 51 V†3 |
| Seats | 6✓†1 | 4†5 |
| Length | 145.7 in†4 | 113 in†5 |
| Width | 52 in†4 | 53 in†5 |
| Height | 79.9 in†4 | 82 in†5 |
| Curb weight | 1,506 lb†4 | 1,300 lb†5 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†4 | 5 kW†5 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc†1 | Four-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†5 |
| Suspension | Lifted 4-wheel coil-over suspension†1 | MacPherson-style independent front, solid-axle coil-over rear†5 |
| Display size | — | 10.1 in†3 |
| Warranty | 5 yr✓†6 | 3 yr†7 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†8 | Yes†9 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~66 mi✓ | ~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 warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
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 Advanced EV Advent 6L lands at about $11,270 and the ICON EV i40L at about $10,422, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Advanced EV Advent 6Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $180.67/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
ICON EV i40Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $167.07/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 Advanced EV Advent 6L or the ICON EV i40L better?
- Advanced EV Advent 6L takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Advent 6L and i40L 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 Advanced EV Advent 6L lands at about $11,270 and the ICON EV i40L at about $10,422, 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.