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Atlas PRO vs. MadJax Ascent

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026

WinnerAtlas PRO

Atlas PRO 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 Atlas PRO beats the MadJax Ascent on the better price and power.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Atlas PRO lands about $13,760 and the MadJax Ascent about $14,657, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Atlas PRO and the MadJax Ascent are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Atlas PRO vs. MadJax Ascent

COMPARISON · ATLAS-PRO-VS-MADJAX-ASCENT
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
AtlasPROWinnerMadJaxAscent
MSRP range$12,649$13,495
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered19.3 mph†1—
Range (low)—50 mi†3
Range (high)—60 mi†3
Battery typelithium†4lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†4105 Ah†2
System voltage48 V†151.2 V†2
Seats2†44✓†2
Length92.5 in†1118.1 in†2
Width52.4 in†151 in†2
Height72.8 in†179.3 in†2
Curb weight—1,322 lb†2
Motor power5 kW✓†44 kW†2
Motor power (hp)6.7 hp†1—
Brakes4-wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes; Automatic Electronic Parking Brake†4Front and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake†2
SuspensionCoil-Over Shocks†4Double-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar†2
Display size12.5 in✓†410 in†2
Warranty3 yr†43 yr†5
Battery warranty (total term)10 yr†412 yr✓†2
Battery full-replacement coverage—6 yr†6
Battery warranty terms—12 years (Bolt Energy pack): 6 years full replacement, then 6 years prorated†6
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†7
Ground clearance5.3 in†1—
Turning radius13.5 ft†1—
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 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.

†1 SOURCE: atlascarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: madjax.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†3 SOURCE: mccoycustomcarts.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026†4 SOURCE: atlascarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†5 SOURCE: mccoycustomcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†6 SOURCE: boltenergyusa.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†7 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Atlas PRO

It wins on the better price and power.

Save $846 vs the MadJax Ascent

Winner

Why it won

price$12,649 vs $13,495power5 kW vs 4 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 PRO lands at about $13,760 and the MadJax Ascent at about $14,657, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Atlas PRObase build · FL out-the-door

Atlas PROMSRP (verified)$12,649.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$808.94
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$13,760

est. $220.58/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

MadJax Ascentbase build · FL out-the-door

MadJax AscentMSRP (verified)$13,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$859.70
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$14,657

est. $234.96/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 10/2026

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 PRO or the MadJax Ascent better?
Atlas PRO takes it. It wins on the better price and power.
What do the PRO and Ascent 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 PRO lands at about $13,760 and the MadJax Ascent at about $14,657, 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.