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Conquest Carts S40L vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2

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

WinnerTara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2

Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better price. 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 beats the Conquest Carts S40L on the better price. 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 S40L lands about $17,311 and the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 about $10,629, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Conquest Carts S40L and the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Conquest Carts S40L vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2

COMPARISON · CONQUEST-S40L-VS-TARA-ROADSTER-2-2
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Conquest CartsS40LTara Electric VehiclesRoadster 2+2Winner
MSRP range$15,999$9,695
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)—40 mi†3
Battery typelithium†4lithium†3
Battery capacity105 Ah†1160 Ah✓†3
System voltage48 V†148 V†3
Seats4†54†3
Length—117.9 in†3
Width—55.5 in†3
Height—80 in†3
Curb weight—904 lb†3
Motor power—6.3 kW†3
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc brakes (electromagnetic parking brake)†1Four-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake†3
SuspensionFront independent suspension; rear coil-over shock suspension†1Front double-wishbone independent; rear leaf spring†3
Display size10.1 in✓†19 in†2
Warranty3 yr†6—
Battery warranty (total term)5 yr†6—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†7Yes†8
Charge time—4 hr†3
Ground clearance—7.1 in†3
Turning radius10.4 ft✓†516.4 ft†3
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 mi~61 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: discoverygolfcars.com · VERIFIED 07/18/2026†3 SOURCE: taraelectricvehicles.com · VERIFIED 07/18/2026†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: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/18/2026

◆ The verdict

Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2

It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Save $6,304 vs the Conquest Carts S40L

Winner

Why it won

price$9,695 vs $15,999

◆ 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 at about $10,629, 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.

Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2MSRP (verified)$9,695.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$631.70
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$10,629

est. $170.39/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 Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 better?
Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the S40L and Roadster 2+2 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 Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 at about $10,629, 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.