The Golf Cart Showdown

STREET-LEGAL CART SHOWDOWN · SLCS · TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA · How we make money — dealers pay for introductions; no brand pays for rank.

Atlas MAX vs. Venom EV Strike 6 Seater

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

WinnerAtlas MAX

Atlas MAX takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. 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 Atlas MAX beats the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Both the Atlas MAX and the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Atlas MAX vs. Venom EV Strike 6 Seater

COMPARISON · ATLAS-MAX-VS-VENOM-STRIKE-6
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
AtlasMAXWinnerVenom EVStrike 6 Seater
MSRP range$17,499
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)60 mi1
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah2
System voltage52 V2
Seats6362
Length144 in2
Width51 in2
Height81 in2
Motor power5 kW15 kW2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic disc, electronic parking brake1Hydraulic 4-wheel disc2
SuspensionCoil-over shocks1Dual-camber MacPherson front; independent dual coil-over rear with stability bar2
Display size12.5 in110 in2
Warranty3 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes5
Ground clearance6.3 in2
Range, normalized◆ computed~44 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: venom-ev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: atlascarts.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Atlas MAX

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

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.

Venom EV Strike 6 Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Venom EV Strike 6 Seater— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

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 Venom EV Strike 6 Seater better?
Atlas MAX takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.