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Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 vs. ICON EV i40X

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

WinnerDach Vehicles Falcon 2+2

Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. 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 Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 beats the ICON EV i40X on the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Both the Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 and the ICON EV i40X are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 vs. ICON EV i40X

COMPARISON · DACH-FALCON-2-2-VS-ICON-I40X
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
Dach VehiclesFalcon 2+2WinnerICON EVi40X
MSRP range$9,995 – $11,980
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)35 mi1
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah1105 Ah2
System voltage48 V151 V2
Seats4142
Motor power5 kW15 kW2
BrakesFront & rear hydraulic disc with electromechanical parking brake1Four-wheel disc brakes with electromagnetic parking brake2
SuspensionFront double A-arm independent; rear trailing-arm with spring damping1Front double-wishbone independent; longitudinal leaf spring with tube-type shock absorber rear; ICONIC Lift System (dealer-adjustable ride height)2
Display size10.1 in2
Warranty3 yr3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes5
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: bwgolfcars.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 08/25/20263 SOURCE: iconev.com · VERIFIED 09/01/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/25/2026

◆ The verdict

Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2

It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $11,980 by trim$9,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$649.70
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$10,947

est. $175.48/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

ICON EV i40Xbase build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the ICON EV i40X— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

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 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 Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 or the ICON EV i40X better?
Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 takes it. It holds the stronger overall balance of range, value, power, and warranty. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.