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Denago EV Nomad XL vs. Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 17, 2026

WinnerDenago EV Nomad XL

Denago EV Nomad XL takes it. It wins on the better price. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Denago EV Nomad XL beats the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) on the better price.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Denago EV Nomad XL lands about $10,947 and the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) about $14,127, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Denago EV Nomad XL and the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Denago EV Nomad XL vs. Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)

COMPARISON · DENAGO-NOMAD-XL-VS-TEKO-TROPHY-PLUS
LAST VERIFIED 07/17/2026
Denago EVNomad XLWinnerTeko EVTrophy Plus (4+2)
MSRP range$9,995$12,995
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi3
Range (high)40 mi4
Battery typelithium3lithium5
Battery capacity105 Ah3105 Ah5
System voltage51.2 V351.2 V2
Seats4365
Length114 in1
Width51 in1
Height82 in1
Motor power5 kW35 kW2
BrakesFour-wheel disc3
SuspensionIndependent front and rear3
Warranty2 yr32 yr4
Battery warranty8 yr38 yr5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes6Yes7
Charge time5 hr33.5 hr2
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 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: denagonev.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20262 SOURCE: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20263 SOURCE: denagoev.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20264 SOURCE: tigongolfcarts.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20265 SOURCE: boterocarts.com · VERIFIED 07/17/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/20267 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/17/2026

◆ The verdict

Denago EV Nomad XL

It wins on the better price.

Save $3,000 vs the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)

Winner

Why it won

price$9,995 vs $12,995

◆ 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 Nomad XL lands at about $10,947 and the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) at about $14,127, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Denago EV Nomad XLbase build · FL out-the-door

Denago EV Nomad XLMSRP (verified)$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.

Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2)MSRP (verified)$12,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$829.70
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$14,127

est. $226.46/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 07/2026

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 Denago EV Nomad XL or the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) better?
Denago EV Nomad XL takes it. It wins on the better price.
What do the Nomad XL and Trophy Plus (4+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 Denago EV Nomad XL lands at about $10,947 and the Teko EV Trophy Plus (4+2) at about $14,127, 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.