Conquest Carts S40 vs. EPIC Carts E40L
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
EPIC Carts E40L takes it. It wins on the better price and battery warranty term. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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 EPIC Carts E40L beats the Conquest Carts S40 on the better price and battery warranty term. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), 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 Conquest Carts S40 lands about $17,311 and the EPIC Carts E40L about $14,127, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Conquest Carts S40 and the EPIC Carts E40L are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Conquest Carts S40 vs. EPIC Carts E40L
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Conquest CartsS40 | EPIC CartsE40LWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $15,999 | $12,995 – $15,000 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†4 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 105 Ah†4 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 51 V†4 |
| Seats | 4†5 | 4†2 |
| Length | — | 130 in†2 |
| Width | — | 50 in†2 |
| Height | — | 80.8 in†2 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,540 lb†2 |
| Motor power | — | 5 kW†4 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes (electromagnetic parking brake)†1 | Four-wheel disc, electromagnetic parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | Front independent suspension; rear coil-over shock suspension†1 | MacPherson-style adjustable coil-over front, solid-axle coil-over rear with stabilizer bar†4 |
| Display size | 10.1 in†1 | — |
| Warranty | 3 yr†6 | 3 yr†7 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 5 yr†6 | 8 yr✓†7 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†8 | Yes†9 |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.7 in†2 |
| Turning radius | 9.3 ft✓†5 | 12 ft†2 |
| 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price and battery warranty term. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $3,004 vs the Conquest Carts S40
Why it won
◆ 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 Conquest Carts S40 lands at about $17,311 and the EPIC Carts E40L at about $14,127, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Conquest Carts S40base build · FL out-the-door
est. $277.50/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
EPIC Carts E40Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $226.46/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 Conquest Carts S40 or the EPIC Carts E40L better?
- EPIC Carts E40L takes it. It wins on the better price and battery warranty term. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the S40 and E40L 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 Conquest Carts S40 lands at about $17,311 and the EPIC Carts E40L at about $14,127, 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.