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Boca EV Colt vs. ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strike

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

WinnerROKIT Edition Venom EV Strike

ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strike takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), 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 ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strike beats the Boca EV Colt on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • The ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strike is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Boca EV Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Boca EV Colt vs. ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strike

COMPARISON · BOCA-EV-COLT-VS-ROKIT-VENOM-EV-6
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Boca EVColtROKITEdition Venom EV StrikeWinner
MSRP range$22,000
Top speed20 mph125 mph2
Battery typelithium3lithium4
Battery capacity105 Ah3
System voltage48 V372 V4
Seats4365
Curb weight1,042 lb3
Motor power5 kW35 kW4
Display size10.1 in310 in4
Warranty2 yr1
Battery warranty10 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No1Yes6
Charge time6 hr3
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 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: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20262 SOURCE: drive.google.com · VERIFIED 08/05/20263 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20264 SOURCE: rokitcarts.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: rokitcarts.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strike

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Boca EV Coltbase build · FL out-the-door

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

ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strikebase build · FL out-the-door

ROKIT Edition Venom EV StrikeMSRP (verified)$22,000.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,370.00
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$23,672

est. $379.47/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 Boca EV Colt or the ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strike better?
ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strike takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Colt is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Are both the Colt and the Edition Venom EV Strike street legal?
The ROKIT Edition Venom EV Strike is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Boca EV Colt is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.