BLP Zevo X vs. ICON EV i40X
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
ICON EV i40X takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, 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 ICON EV i40X beats the BLP Zevo X on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the BLP Zevo X lands about $11,587 and the ICON EV i40X about $12,007, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the BLP Zevo X and the ICON EV i40X are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
BLP Zevo X vs. ICON EV i40X
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| BLPZevo X | ICON EVi40XWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $10,599 | $10,995 – $12,295 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | — |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | — | 105 Ah†3 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 51 V†3 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†3 |
| Length | — | 114 in†4 |
| Width | — | 47.2 in†4 |
| Height | — | 75.3 in†4 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,829.8 lb†4 |
| Motor power | — | 5 kW†3 |
| Brakes | hydraulic disc brakes†1 | Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | — | 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 | — | 3 yr†5 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†7 |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.6 in†4 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~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 holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
◆ 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 BLP Zevo X lands at about $11,587 and the ICON EV i40X at about $12,007, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
BLP Zevo Xbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $185.75/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 BLP Zevo X or the ICON EV i40X better?
- ICON EV i40X takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Zevo X 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 BLP Zevo X lands at about $11,587 and the ICON EV i40X at about $12,007, 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.