Boca EV Colt vs. Venom EV Strike 2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026
Venom EV Strike 2 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. 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 Venom EV Strike 2 beats the Boca EV Colt on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- The Venom EV Strike 2 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. Venom EV Strike 2
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
| Boca EVColt | Venom EVStrike 2Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | — | $12,495 |
| Top speed | 20 mph†1 | 25 mph✓†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†3 | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†3 | 52 V†2 |
| Seats | 4✓†3 | 2†2 |
| Length | — | 98 in†2 |
| Width | — | 51 in†2 |
| Height | — | 76.5 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,042 lb†3 | 960 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | — | Hydraulic 4-wheel disc†2 |
| Suspension | — | Front dual-camber independent MacPherson, rear independent dual coil-over with stability bar†2 |
| Display size | 10.1 in✓†3 | 10 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | — |
| Battery warranty | 10 yr✓†1 | 8 yr†2 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | No†1 | Yes†4 |
| Charge time | 6 hr†3 | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.3 in†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~40 mi | ~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.
◆ The verdict
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. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
◆ 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.
Venom EV Strike 2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $217.96/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 Boca EV Colt or the Venom EV Strike 2 better?
- Venom EV Strike 2 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. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- Are both the Colt and the Strike 2 street legal?
- The Venom EV Strike 2 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.