Advanced EV Advent 6L vs. ICON EV i40X
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 30, 2026
ICON EV i40X takes it. It wins on the better price. 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 ICON EV i40X beats the Advanced EV Advent 6L on the better price. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the Advanced EV Advent 6L carries 5 years vs the ICON EV i40X'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 $13,071 and the ICON EV i40X about $12,007, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Advanced EV Advent 6L and the ICON EV i40X are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Advanced EV Advent 6L vs. ICON EV i40X
LAST VERIFIED 09/30/2026
| Advanced EVAdvent 6L | ICON EVi40XWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $11,999MSRP | $10,995 – $12,295dealer price |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | — |
| Range (high) | — | 40 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†3 |
| Length | 145.7 in†4 | 114 in†5 |
| Width | 52 in†4 | 47.2 in†5 |
| Height | 79.9 in†4 | 75.3 in†5 |
| Curb weight | 1,506 lb†4 | 1,829.8 lb†5 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†4 | 5 kW†3 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc†1 | Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | Lifted 4-wheel coil-over suspension†1 | Front double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)†3 |
| Display size | — | 10.1 in†3 |
| Warranty | 5 yr✓†6 | 3 yr†7 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr†8 | — |
| Battery warranty terms | 8 years, pro-rated (ECO lithium pack; no full-replacement period published)†8 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†9 | Yes†10 |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.6 in†5 |
| 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 price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $1,004 vs the Advanced EV Advent 6L
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 $13,071 and the ICON EV i40X at about $12,007, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Advanced EV Advent 6Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $209.54/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
ICON EV i40Xbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $192.48/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 i40X better?
- ICON EV i40X takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Advent 6L and i40X 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 $13,071 and the ICON EV i40X at about $12,007, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.