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Conquest Carts S40L vs. Solana EV XA 4P

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026

WinnerConquest Carts S40L

Conquest Carts S40L takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. 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 Conquest Carts S40L beats the Solana EV XA 4P on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Conquest Carts S40L carries 3 years vs the Solana EV XA 4P's 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Conquest Carts S40L lands about $17,311 and the Solana EV XA 4P about $12,537, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • The Conquest Carts S40L is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Solana EV XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Conquest Carts S40L vs. Solana EV XA 4P

COMPARISON · CONQUEST-S40L-VS-SOLANA-XA-4P
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Conquest CartsS40LWinnerSolana EVXA 4P
MSRP range$15,999$11,495 – $12,495
Top speed25 mph✓†119 mph†2
Range (high)—60 mi†3
Battery typelithium†4lithium†3
Battery capacity105 Ah†1105 Ah†3
System voltage48 V†172 V†3
Seats4†54†3
Length—115.8 in†3
Height—78.7 in†3
Motor power—7.5 kW†3
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc brakes (electromagnetic parking brake)†1Hydraulic disc front and rear; automatic electromagnetic parking brake†3
SuspensionFront independent suspension; rear coil-over shock suspension†1Front MacPherson Strut; Rear Swing Arm Straight Axle†3
Display size10.1 in†110.1 in†3
Warranty3 yr✓†62 yr†7
Battery warranty (total term)5 yr†65 yr†3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†8No†2
Charge time—6 hr†3
Ground clearance—5.1 in†3
Turning radius10.4 ft✓†515.4 ft†3
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: conquestcarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†3 SOURCE: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: conquestcarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†5 SOURCE: conquestcarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†6 SOURCE: conquestcarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†7 SOURCE: solanaev.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/03/2026

◆ The verdict

Conquest Carts S40L

It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

warranty3-yr vs 2-yr

◆ 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 S40L lands at about $17,311 and the Solana EV XA 4P at about $12,537, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Conquest Carts S40Lbase build · FL out-the-door

Conquest Carts S40LMSRP (verified)$15,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,009.94
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$17,311

est. $277.50/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Solana EV XA 4Pbase build · FL out-the-door

Solana EV XA 4PMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $12,495 by trim$11,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$739.70
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$12,537

est. $200.97/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 10/2026

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 Conquest Carts S40L or the Solana EV XA 4P better?
Conquest Carts S40L takes it. It wins on the better warranty. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the XA 4P is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the S40L and XA 4P 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 S40L lands at about $17,311 and the Solana EV XA 4P at about $12,537, 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.
Are both the S40L and the XA 4P street legal?
The Conquest Carts S40L is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Solana EV XA 4P is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.