Denago EV CITY vs. Rogue Carts R2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Rogue Carts R2 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 Rogue Carts R2 beats the Denago EV CITY 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 Denago EV CITY lands about $17,842 and the Rogue Carts R2 about $12,855, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Denago EV CITY and the Rogue Carts R2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Denago EV CITY vs. Rogue Carts R2
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Denago EVCITY | Rogue CartsR2Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $16,500 | $11,795 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | — | 12.5 mph†3 |
| Range (low) | 40 mi✓†1 | 30 mi†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†2 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 205 Ah✓†1 | 105 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | 51.2 V†2 |
| Seats | 6✓†1 | 2†2 |
| Length | 150 in†4 | 118 in†2 |
| Width | 74 in†4 | 46.8 in†2 |
| Height | 78 in†4 | 77.5 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,719 lb†4 | — |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†2 |
| Brakes | 4-wheel disc†1 | Four Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†2 |
| Suspension | Independent front and rear†1 | Front McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Spring†2 |
| Display size | — | 10 in†2 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†1 | — |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr†1 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†5 |
| Charge time | 5 hr†1 | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 4 in†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~84 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. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $4,705 vs the Denago EV CITY
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 Denago EV CITY lands at about $17,842 and the Rogue Carts R2 at about $12,855, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Denago EV CITYbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $286.02/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Rogue Carts R2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $206.07/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 Denago EV CITY or the Rogue Carts R2 better?
- Rogue Carts R2 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 CITY and R2 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 Denago EV CITY lands at about $17,842 and the Rogue Carts R2 at about $12,855, 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.