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Boca EV Mare vs. ICON EV i40X

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

WinnerICON EV i40X

ICON EV i40X takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Mare 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 ICON EV i40X beats the Boca EV Mare on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the ICON EV i40X carries 3 years vs the Boca EV Mare's 2.
  • The ICON EV i40X is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Boca EV Mare is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Boca EV Mare vs. ICON EV i40X

COMPARISON · BOCA-EV-MARE-VS-ICON-I40X
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
Boca EVMareICON EVi40XWinner
Top speed20 mph1
Battery typelithium2lithium3
Battery capacity105 Ah2105 Ah3
System voltage48 V251 V3
Seats2243
Curb weight876 lb2
Motor power5 kW25 kW3
BrakesFour-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake3
SuspensionFront double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)3
Display size10.1 in210.1 in3
Warranty2 yr13 yr4
Battery warranty10 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No1Yes5
Charge time6 hr2
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: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20262 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 08/25/20264 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/25/2026

◆ The verdict

ICON EV i40X

It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Mare is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

warranty3-yr vs 2-yr
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 09/2026

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 Mare or the ICON EV i40X better?
ICON EV i40X takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Mare 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 Mare and the i40X street legal?
The ICON EV i40X is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Boca EV Mare is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.