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Atlas MAX vs. Denago EV CITY

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026

WinnerDenago EV CITY

Denago EV CITY takes it. It wins on the better price and power. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Denago EV CITY beats the Atlas MAX on the better price and power.
  • Range: the Atlas MAX goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Denago EV CITY's 40 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Atlas MAX carries 3 years vs the Denago EV CITY's 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Atlas MAX lands about $18,901 and the Denago EV CITY about $17,842, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Atlas MAX and the Denago EV CITY are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Atlas MAX vs. Denago EV CITY

COMPARISON · ATLAS-MAX-VS-DENAGO-CITY
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
AtlasMAXDenago EVCITYWinner
MSRP range$17,499$16,500
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi2
Range (high)60 mi1
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity205 Ah2
System voltage51.2 V2
Seats6362
Motor power5 kW16.3 kW2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic disc, electronic parking brake14-wheel disc2
SuspensionCoil-over shocks1Independent front and rear2
Display size12.5 in1
Warranty3 yr12 yr2
Battery warranty8 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes2
Charge time5 hr2
Range, normalized◆ computed~84 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: golfcartsearch.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: denagoev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: atlascarts.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Denago EV CITY

It wins on the better price and power.

Save $999 vs the Atlas MAX

Winner

Why it won

price$16,500 vs $17,499power6.3 kW vs 5 kW

◆ 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 Atlas MAX lands at about $18,901 and the Denago EV CITY at about $17,842, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Atlas MAXbase build · FL out-the-door

Atlas MAXMSRP (verified)$17,499.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,099.94
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$18,901

est. $302.99/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Denago EV CITYbase build · FL out-the-door

Denago EV CITYMSRP (verified)$16,500.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,040.00
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$17,842

est. $286.02/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 08/2026

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 Atlas MAX or the Denago EV CITY better?
Denago EV CITY takes it. It wins on the better price and power.
What do the MAX and CITY 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 Atlas MAX lands at about $18,901 and the Denago EV CITY at about $17,842, 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.