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Boca EV Stallion vs. Edge-EV Vortex V4

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

WinnerEdge-EV Vortex V4

Edge-EV Vortex V4 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 Stallion is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Edge-EV Vortex V4 beats the Boca EV Stallion on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty.
  • The Edge-EV Vortex V4 is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Boca EV Stallion is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Boca EV Stallion vs. Edge-EV Vortex V4

COMPARISON · BOCA-EV-STALLION-VS-EDGE-EV-VORTEX-V4
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Boca EVStallionEdge-EVVortex V4Winner
MSRP range$13,495 – $14,495
Top speed20 mph125 mph2
Range (high)50 mi2
Battery typelithium3lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah3105 Ah2
System voltage48 V372 V2
Seats6342
Length117.5 in2
Width53 in2
Height80 in2
Curb weight1,130 lb31,420 lb2
Motor power5 kW35 kW2
BrakesFront hydraulic disc4
Display size10.1 in3
Warranty2 yr12 yr2
Battery warranty10 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No1Yes5
Charge time6 hr3
Ground clearance7 in2
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 mi~60 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: golfcartsusa.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20263 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20264 SOURCE: cdn.shopify.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/18/2026

◆ The verdict

Edge-EV Vortex V4

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Stallion is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Winner

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Boca EV Stallionbase build · FL out-the-door

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

Edge-EV Vortex V4base build · FL out-the-door

Edge-EV Vortex V4MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $14,495 by trim$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 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 Stallion or the Edge-EV Vortex V4 better?
Edge-EV Vortex V4 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 Stallion is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.
Are both the Stallion and the Vortex V4 street legal?
The Edge-EV Vortex V4 is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Boca EV Stallion is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.