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Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 vs. MadJax Ascent

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

WinnerMadJax Ascent

MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better range and power. 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 MadJax Ascent beats the Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the MadJax Ascent goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2's 35 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 lands about $10,947 and the MadJax Ascent about $14,657, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 and the MadJax Ascent are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 vs. MadJax Ascent

COMPARISON · DACH-FALCON-2-2-VS-MADJAX-ASCENT
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Dach VehiclesFalcon 2+2MadJaxAscentWinner
MSRP range$9,995 – $11,980$13,495
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)35 mi150 mi3
Range (high)60 mi3
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah1105 Ah2
System voltage48 V151.2 V2
Seats4142
Length118.1 in2
Width51 in2
Height79.3 in2
Curb weight1,322 lb2
Motor power5 kW16.3 kW2
BrakesFront & rear hydraulic disc with electromechanical parking brake1Front and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake2
SuspensionFront double A-arm independent; rear trailing-arm with spring damping1Double-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar2
Display size10 in2
Warranty3 yr3
Battery warranty12 yr2
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: madjax.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20263 SOURCE: mccoycustomcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

MadJax Ascent

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

Winner

Why it won

range60 mi vs 35 mipower6.3 kW vs 5 kW

◆ 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 Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 lands at about $10,947 and the MadJax Ascent at about $14,657, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

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.

MadJax Ascentbase build · FL out-the-door

MadJax AscentMSRP (verified)$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 Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 or the MadJax Ascent better?
MadJax Ascent takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Falcon 2+2 and Ascent 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 Dach Vehicles Falcon 2+2 lands at about $10,947 and the MadJax Ascent at about $14,657, 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.